Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/10/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks Mark. I've been thinking about getting a Summitar for some time (for the same reason as Luis). I also had the same feeling about the Summar, that it's not a good lens. Of course I don't want the look to be too vintage. Len On Oct 27, 2006, at 11:01 AM, Mark Langer wrote: > Don't forget the Summitar. A vastly underrated lens, and a real > bargain. > If you want something really compact, the often despised Summar (if > you can > find a really good one) is a joy to use. I have one in perfect > shape that > Sherry cleaned, and it proves that a good example of this lens really > refutes its terrible reputation. If you want the vintage look, > this is the > lens for you. Also, although this isn't in the same focal length, > the early > Canon 100/4 has a lovely vintage quality that is outstanding for > portraiture. > > Mark > > On 10/27/06, Luis Ripoll <luisripoll@telefonica.net> wrote: >> >> Thanks Len, Your opinion helps me. Well, I have too the Tri-Elmar >> and the >> 3,5 / 5cm Elmar on my IIIF.... >> Well, I think I'll go for it >> >> Thank you very much for your help, >> Best! >> Luis >> >> -----Mensaje original----- >> De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org >> [mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org] En >> nombre >> de >> Leonard Taupier >> Enviado el: viernes, 27 de octubre de 2006 16:51 >> Para: Leica Users Group >> Asunto: Re: [Leica] Opinions Collapsible Cron vs. Elmar or others >> >> Lius, >> >> The collapsible Summicron is softer, with less contrast, especially >> wide open. It becomes very close to the rigid around f8 (I have the >> DR). While I like my DR the best, I use the Summilux ASPH when I >> want ultimate sharpness. In all I have 6 50's including the Nocti and >> the Tri-Elmar. I also include a 50/3.5 Elmar. The only lens I have >> for my IIIc. I think your reason for wanting the collapsible is dead >> on. Try it, you'll like it. >> >> Good Luck and find a good one. >> Len >> >> >> On Oct 27, 2006, at 9:03 AM, Luis Ripoll wrote: >> >> > Hi all, >> > >> > I would appreciate your experienced opinions about the Collapsible >> > Summicron >> > 50mm. I had the "Rigid" Summicron, I've sold it because it had >> > fungus and >> > make a lot of haze, but I regret the nice richness of grey tones >> > that this >> > lens gave me. >> > >> > Now I have 3 lenses of 50 mm: Summicron model of the year >> 198/199..., >> > Summilux (1964), and the new Elmar. I'm looking for the Collapsible >> > Summicron to have the "nostalgia" subtle tones of the past. >> > >> > Could I have some opinions about how it will compare with my actual >> > 50mm >> > lenses (Summilux and Elmar)? >> > >> > Thanks in advance for your opinions and advice >> > >> > Saludos desde Barcelona >> > Luis >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Leica Users Group. >> > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more >> information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information