Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/05/20
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$220 huh? I guess a working 50mm DR Summicron is worth that. :) In sharpness
terms, the DR Summicron is just as sharp as the newer Summicrons. The
contrast will be less compared to newer glass, but I myself prefer less
contrast, more sharpness. The debate over Summicrons could last for
centuries.
Value for a clean DR w/eyes is around $500 and up, depending on condition.
Great deal on the 90/2.8 also, one of the most under rated lenses in the
Leica family.
Chris
New Orleans
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Christian Vik"
Subject: [Leica] Summicron 50mm/2 DR from 1958
> Hi,
>
> I just bought a summicron 5cm/2 DR (with "viewer" add-on) and a 90mm/2.8
> elmarit for approx 220 usd. The 50mm lens (or 5cm as it says on the
> lens) is according to the serialnr from 1958 and was made in Wetzlar,
> Germany. There are no defects/damages on the optics, and the mechanics
> couldn't be more perfect (in fact a lot better than my newer lenses!).
> The lens also has a Leitz UVa filter mounted (and always has according
> to the one I bought the lens from - who owned it the last 10 years when
> it was bought from a store).
>
> I haven't had the time to test it properly yet but I wonder about a few
> things:
> How is the optical qualities of such an old lens compared to a newer
> one.
> Also, what is the optical qualities when used in near-range ("macro")
> mode (0,45cm near focus limit).
>
> And also, although not important but I'm curious, what is the value for
> such a lens.
>
>
>
> --
> Regards,
> Christian Vik
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