Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/03/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bill, This was Leica's first attempt at a 35mm lens. It is adequate at best, soft, flare prone, curvature of field, astigmatism, coma and probably not coated unless it was one coated during the war for official use. If you are looking for a good inexpensive lens then the Cosina offerings are quite good, not to mention the 35 F3.5 Summaron or the later 35 F2.8 Summaron. Any of the Summicrons will be quite good and the Russian 35 F2.8 Biogons can be very good indeed although quality can be variable. On the other hand, if you are trying to find a lens with a "romantic" look where everything is just a little bit rounded and bright spots blend into the main image then the 35 Elmar could be just what you want. Don don.dory@gmail.com On 3/27/06, Bill Smith <wrs111445@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Anyone care to comment on the quality/ characteristics of this lens? Is it > coated or uncoated? > > Thanks, > Bill > > > --------------------------------- > Blab-away for as little as 1?/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo! > Messenger with Voice. > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >