Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/07/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Chris, Maybe thw word which can define what I regret from my Summicron-R 90 is his certain "warm" tones and performance, the 90 AA is perfect, maybe too much perfect... Saludos cordiales Luis -----Mensaje original----- De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org] En nombre de Christopher Williams Enviado el: lunes, 16 de julio de 2007 5:55 Para: Leica Users Group Asunto: [Leica] Re:Summicrons 90 - opinions? My favorite is the older Summicron 2nd Version though it's a beast to carry around, it has a certain signature about it. It is not super sharp wide open, but I like it. Elmarit f/2.8 1969- http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/zoeica/Travels/NYWedding5.jpg.html Summicron f/2 1965 2nd Version http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/zoeica/Travels/ybor+city/zoeica0003.jpg.htm l http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/zoeica/Travels/worldtrip/UKPub.jpg.html Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 1971 http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/zoeica/Travels/worldtrip/ItalyCourtyard.jpg .html Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Didier Ludwig" <leica@screengang.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 4:42 AM Subject: [Leica] Summicrons 90 - opinions? > Dear LUGgers > > What are the opinions about the different 90mm Summicrons? I' wondering what's the difference especially between the old long ones > (1957-79), and the newer, compact (pre-asph) versions (1980-1997), in terms of sharpness and bokeh? I know the 90 asph is a very > sharp beast, but rather out of my financial reach. > > Your opinions are strongly appreciated. > Didier > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information