Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/19

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Voigtlander 35 f1.7
From: "onetreehillclw" <onetreehillclw@compaq.net>
Date: Sat, 19 May 2001 18:37:24 -0500
References: <3B06709C.F0FA6541@camera-craftsman.com> <004701c0e06e$53eae020$32d25818@triad.rr.com>

I would not trade my 1969 Summicron for anything., but the
Voigtlander can be used on my screwmounts. The 35 Summaron is a very
underated lens. Used one alot before getting a Summicron.

Chris Williams

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Post" <dpost@triad.rr.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2001 9:16 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Voigtlander 35 f1.7


> Guys-
> If I am not horribly mistaken (and Marc will surely let me know if I am
> wrong! :o) ! ) even Erwins was very complimentary about the 8 element 35/2
> Summicron- I believe this was the one with the focusing 'tab', right? I
had
> a chrome one, but sold it, sadly before I could get the black one I
wanted,
> and as I can tell from the negatives I made with it, it is a super lens!
> Since I seldom shoot wide open, I have so far been using the Summaron, and
> the Summicron is noticeably better than it- though I use HP5 and Tri-X
> mostly, it is hard to tell in the final prints I get.
> If cost is a factor, and it usually is unless you are a pro who can
justify
> the newer gear, I am sure you will not be disappointed with the older 35/2
> unless you are into using Tech Pan and a tripod, and analyze the negatives
> under a 20x microscope!!!  :o)
> Dan ( Lemme tell ya about the Hektor I just got!) Post
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Simon Stevens" <simon@camera-craftsman.com>
> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2001 9:09 AM
> Subject: [Leica] Voigtlander 35 f1.7
>
>
> > >I'm poor so I can't just go out and buy the new Summicron 35/f2.
> > Anybody
> > >have any comments on the performance of the
> > >Voigtlander 35/f1.7?
> >
> > >I'm forever faithful to my 1969 35/f2 Summicron. Should glue it to one
> > of my
> > >M3's
> >
> > >Chris Williams
> >
> > I upgraded from a 1960s 35f2 just like yours to a 35f2 Summicron asph.
> > Except at full aperture, the difference in quality is much less than you
> > might imagine - bordering on unnoticeable. I haven't tried the
> > Voigtlander, but I doubt that it will outshine your 8 element lens.
> >
> > Simon Stevens
> >
> >
>

In reply to: Message from Simon Stevens <simon@camera-craftsman.com> ([Leica] Voigtlander 35 f1.7)
Message from "Dan Post" <dpost@triad.rr.com> (Re: [Leica] Voigtlander 35 f1.7)