Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/11/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks again for the concise explanation John...that cleared it up...it's been over 20 years since I've shot with a 35 cron which If I recall was a chrome first version tack sharp and great contrast. If the 4th comes close I'll be happy! (I'll know in a day or two ;-) Montie ------------------ John Collier wrote: The different versions of a lens (there are 5 different 35/2 M optical formulas) were generally made where they were designed (either Wetzlar, Midland or Solms). Some versions were made in both Wetzlar and Midland (ie: 35/2 first version) and then "collectors" tend to favour the Wetzlar version unless the Midland version is rare. So while there are versions whose performance is favoured for one reason or another, where they were made is not important. Yours is a peach by the way, John Collier On 27-Nov-06, at 12:53 PM, Montie wrote: > Thanks John...are there any examples (any focal length) > where the German version excels over Canadian or > Canadian over German that you know of?..or is a > Summicron a Summicron etc no matter where it was > made?