Re: Choosing and R series 35mm focal lenght lens

[creadick@mindspring.com (Nowell Creadick)]

>At 01:53 PM 11/13/97 -0500, you wrote:
>>Dear LUG:
>>
>>I need a 35mm focal length lens for my R8. As you know, the current choices
>>are the Summicron and the Summilux. The Summicron does not having a floating
>>element in it and is rumored to have a loss of focus below 1.4 meters. The
>>Summilux has a floating element, but has more elements and greater weight.
>>
>>I am checking in to see what experince has been had with these two lenses.
>>Also, does any one else suspect that there will be an aspheric version for
>>the R series due out soon?
>>
>>Cheers, Pete
>
>Leica says, The 35mm f/2.0 is one of the best high-speed wide angle lenses
>and not susceptible to flare from strong light sources in the picture. I
>have one of these and it's true.
>
>Leica says about the 35mm f/1.4, specially designed for work in poor light,
>outstanding optical performance even with high contrast subjects,
>vignetting is present at large apertures, especially with difficult
>subjects such as walls or blue skies. Leica also says, "In spite of the
>fairly large filter diameter (E67), the use of a circular polarizing filter
>is not recommended due to vignetting."
>
>The Summicron and Summilux are clearly two different designs, intended for
>different purposes. But a good lens is a good lens. I like my Summicron and
>didn't upgrade to the Summilux because I take mostly 'scapes and nearly
>always use a polarizer. The extra stop was of no value to me. I'm usually
>at F/8.0 or better.
>
>FWIW,
>
>Jim

Another vote here for the 2.0.   Creates a beautiful look...I have owned
the 1.4 version of the 50 R lens and was not pleased and have extrapolated
that experience to the 35 without actually trying the 35 1.4.   Nowell