Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/06/08

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To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: Re: Leica R 90mm: Elmarit or Summicron?
From: David Young <youngs@IslandNet.com>
Date: Sat, 8 Jun 96 10:24 PDT

Kermit Daniel asked about buying a 90mm f2R or 90mm f2.8R and
at 11:24 PM 07/06/96 -0700, Eric Welch wrote:
>
>But, I've used the 90 Summicron for years, (not the latest version) and I
>never, repeat, never hesitated to use it wide open. It was outstanding even
>at that aperture, right out to the edges. And it's tough as nails. I can't
>tell you how many times I dropped it and mashed filters on the front. Never
>had to send it in for repairs. I'm sure I was lucky, but it's also one
>professional quality lens. It is also butter smooth after a few years use. A
>real pleasure to use. 
>


I couldn't have said it better myself, Eric.  The 90 Sumicron is have is the
joy of my (photographic) life!  The newest versions may be a bit shaper, but
I would recommend the 90 f2 R to anyone.

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David Young: youngs@IslandNet.com