Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/10/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Alastair, I have appreciated very much your opinion, and this was the impression I had about this lens, I love too very much the Plus X, particularly with the Summilux 35, and I think that this lens could give me pleasant results for my style. In Spain we have not more APX100, I liked it very much, I use too Tri-X, but I'm not so disagree with the high contrast... Thank you very much for your opinion, it help's me! Cheers Luis -----Mensaje original----- De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org] En nombre de Alastair Firkin Enviado el: s?bado, 28 de octubre de 2006 3:50 Para: Leica Users Group Asunto: Re: [Leica] Opinions Collapsible Cron vs. Elmar or others Ah, at last I can offer an opinion ;-) I have the collapsible Summicron on my M3. It is a lens I choose above others when I want a slightly 1960's feel to the result: using this lens with Plus X like film makes images I recognise, gives a feeling that is different to the more modern glass: I suppose its "softness" and would suffer in lens tests, but it would have been perfect for your "grab" shot the other day of the two people kissing. Others will prefer Tri X, but I never liked Tri X. Being a contrary bastard, I really disliked the high contrast grainy images my peers were making in the 1970's and therefore always bought Plus X Pan --- I use mainly APX 100 for the similar feeling now. One down side to the lens is that the f stop ring is a bit stiff and rotating it sometimes unlocks the barrel, but I'm used to that now. One plus is that it can be used to pre-focus with its "tab" far more easily (certainly than the DR summicron which lacks the tab) because the focus ring is "exposed" when the lens is "mounted" and easy to feel without looking. Great lens in "some" ways and good travel companion. Cheers On 27/10/2006, at 23:03, 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