Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]If you are refering to the current model I would say that whoever said this unit is of poor quality is mistaken. In 99% of all cases you will NEVER notice a difference in total quality compared to the Summicron. (Of course it is a stop slower). The character of the images will be different, but still of completely modern quality. At f2.8 this new Elmar is better than the classic f3.5 at f5.6. The price is high for an F2.8 lens however. As for construction...I have no idea where these complaints come from. I find it to be a typically well made Leica lens. Someone mentioned that they felt it wasn't as well made as the original. I have a hard time believing that considering the number of stuck apertures, scratched, soft front elements and loose barrel locks I have encountered in the old lenses. Some have griped that it is not that small when you use the hood. To that I say "DONT USE THE DAMED HOOD IF IT'S A PROBLEM". I have used elmars of various ages and focal lengths for years and have never owned a hood for any of them. It has never been a problem for me. IF, on the other hand you are refering to the OLD F2.8 elmar, I would pass on it. Go for the F3.5. In my short experience with the old F2.8 I found it to be low in contrast and just not all that damned impressive. The F3.5 is an antique lens that can produce semi-modern quality when stopped down to f5.6-8, and it is TINY. Hope this helps Dan States Madison WI >I am very interested in this lens because of its design and price. However, >many people convince me not going to buy this lens because its optical and >build quality are bad. > >Anyone of you has the experience of this lens? Does the quality of this >lens >have a big different from the Summicron-M 50mm f/2? Please comment. > >Thanks > >Terry Sham > _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.