Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/02/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have one. Frankly, it's currently one of my favorite lenses for the M3. I've used virtually all the older 50's, except for the Hektor. The older lens' propensity to flair is a draw back in the South CA light. The one surprise is the Summitar. The examples I had produced images as well as any collapsable 'cron I ever had. Slobodan Dimitrov Studio G-8, Angels Gate Cultural Center http://sdimitrovphoto.com On Feb 24, 2006, at 7:45 AM, Steve Barbour wrote: > Is there any optical difference between the old chrome 50/2.8 > collapsible Elmars of the 1950's to 1974, and the newer 50/2.8 > Elmars which were issued starting sometime in the 1990's... > > Does anyone experienced in using these lenses see any differences > in the photos from them? > > Which vintage is preferable if in good shape, and the cost not > considered? > > I appreciate your advice, Steve > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information