Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/09/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ken Wilcox wrote: > I have a black one which is razor sharp. I've never had the > opportunity to > compare to a chrome one. > > kw > > > I know that the books say that the 65/3.5 Elmar was re-computed > >in 1970 & put in a black anodized mnt but I have never seen one or > >even seen any offered for sale. > > Do any LUGgers actually have a black one & compared it to the > >extremely sharp chrome models. Can a difference actually be seen? > > > > ********************************Marvin > Moss****************************** > > ---- > Ken Wilcox Carolyn's Personal Touch > Portraits > Davison Middle School preferred---> > <wilcox@umcc.umich.edu> > 600 Dayton, Davison, MI 48423 > <kwilcox@genesee.freenet.org> I own a chrome one for my Visoflex - while I love it I don't think it is super sharp at bigger distances. My Summiciron 50 f2 and my Tele Elmarit are better. The 65 Elmar is lacking contrast at infinite. In my opinion this lens formula has its disadvantages and can not reach the level of the R macro lenses. Mickey Rosenthal