Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/28

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Subject: Re: ELMARIT-M ASPH f/2.8/24
From: "David W. Almy" <dalmy@mindspring.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 1997 08:29:34 -0400

Pascal MEHEUT wrote:

> I've not tried the lens but read a test in Chasseur d'Image. I
> consider their lens tests as serious as possible. According to them,
> the 24/2.8 ASPH is excellent at every aperture and far beyond the old
> R 24mm/2.8. The R one is supposed to be soft in the edges between 2.8
> and 5.6, but the ASPH is good even at 2.8.
>
> I can give you more detailed informations if you are interested.
> (Or you can have a look in archives of rec.photo.equipment.35mm or on
> the web. Several articles describe lens tests)

Pascal,

We're interested. Any additional information on the 24 ASPH translated
from Chasseur d'Image reviews or other sources would be appreciated. Or
if you can supply a URL, I'll go and read them myself, if in english.

Many thanks,

David W. Almy
Annapolis, Maryland