Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/06

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Subject: RE: [Leica] Focusing the Summilux 75
From: "Austin Franklin" <darkroom@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 12:27:56 -0400
 
> Is there a general problem here, or are the cases we hear about "the
> exceptions"? Is this something that could be avoided by testing the lens
> before purchasing it (is that even practical), or is it pretty much a crap
> shoot?

I shoot my 75/1.4 wide open almost all the time, on an M6 .72, and it focus
perfectly for me.  I shoot full fact shots, and the exact plane I want in
focus, is what is in the sharpest focus.