Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Erwin wrote: > I am sure Leica is designing at this very moment a new M body and a ne= w R > body and many new lenses with very exciting specs. I for one can wait a= nd > see and enjoy using the excellent Leica products in my hands right now = (yes > a M6 HM) and the fabulous quality of the optics. I pray that Mr K=F6lsc= h will > stop for a moment designing even better lenses. I have a problem right = now > getting all the quality out of them in a decent (not lab) way. > Erwin Erwin, I have to agree with you. While new toys are definitely fun we have to take time to remember that Leica has been making superlative products that have been contributing to excellent photographs for years. Certainly, pushing the limits of optical physics and manufacturing can help improve our results but we should really stop and remember that we're already dealing with close to perfection. More often than not the adversity of using these cameras and lenses in real life will mitigate the improvements that can only be detected on an optical bench. I have a screw mount 35mm elmar that I use a bayonet adapter to attach to my M cameras. This lens puts to shame most of my Canon EOS lenses. It also holds its own quite well against my 35M Summicron and 50M Summilux. It's an old uncoated lens. It is bitchin' good glass. How much better does it have to get? My 2 pfenigs worth. Carl S.