Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/02

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Subject: Re: [Leica] New Konica M-mount 35/f2
From: Dante Stella <dante@umich.edu>
Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2000 10:43:19 -0500 (EST)

This is pure speculation, but it looks from the picture like the lens has
a negative front element and quite a length to it.  This strongly suggests
aspherical design.  Interestingly, it also has a focusing tab.

This may be your $650 aspherical Summicron!

Cheers
- ------------
Dante Stella

On Fri, 1 Dec 2000, Stephen Gandy wrote:

> it's not like the old Hexar, it's a new design.
> 
> Stephen
> 
> rusty hubbard wrote:
> 
> > I was looking at the Konica Japan website..and  it
> > looks like they have released a 35mm f2...a competitor
> > to the much gushed over 35 Summicron.  I would assume
> > it's pretty much the same lens as in the original
> > Hexar,which i have read is a very good. Has anyone
> > else any info on the new one..or actually shot with
> > the it??I just blew my bank account on an M6 and a 50
> > Summilux (used!!), and would like to add a 35 at some
> > point. I should just sell the Summilux and buy a 35
> > summicron,and replace it with a Hexar 50mm.(cheapand
> > pretty good)...decisions decisions!!
> > Rusty Hubbard
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Replies: Reply from "Ken Iisaka" <ken@iisaka.org> (Re: [Leica] New Konica M-mount 35/f2)