Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/02/24

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Subject: [Leica] 50/2.8 Elmars...
From: vondauster at earthlink.net (Will von Dauster)
Date: Fri Feb 24 20:30:36 2006
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Well, anyone who knows me knows I can't let this question go by  
without (once again) saying the new Elmar is an excellent lens in  
every aspect. Fully usable at f2.8, as others have said.

As for the vintage Elmar 2.8, I had a mint version of one about 20  
years ago, and was never really happy with its performance. Not  
really soft, not really low contrast, just - well - uninteresting.

Best combination from my perspective is the new Elmar and previous  
Summilux 50s. Elmar for apparent sharpness and compactness, the  
Summilux for the best all-around lens. It has a look to its images  
I've always liked.

Just realized I don't own a Summicron anymore. Hum.

Will von Dauster
In reply to: Message from kididdoc at cox.net (Steve Barbour) ([Leica] 50/2.8 Elmars...)
Message from stevebeyer at mac.com (stevebeyer@mac.com) ([Leica] 50/2.8 Elmars...)