Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/06/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Chris if I may, I think that your decision should be influenced by what 'look' you prefer in your results.The Version IV Summicron is the traditionally said to be the 'bo-keh king' and soght after, Maybe prices are held higher for that reason. It is very compact too. My personal preference from the Summicrons is the ASPH model as I value the better correction and 'look' from the more modern designs. It has high contrast, excellent flare resistance, and I think is sharper over a wider area (not just in the centre). Obviously if you want the fastest lens your choice is made for you from those three. But that one wide open is rerportedly more flare susceptible and lower contrast. I think it is worthwhile to think more about how you are likely to most use your 35 when comparing theoretical performance characteristics though. Stop them all down to f/4 and maybe see few if any practical differences at all Have you also considered the newer Summarit? It is well reported, less expensive and tiny. Cheers Geoff *Life's not black and white, except at both ends* http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman On 30 June 2011 07:29, Chris Saganich <csaganich at gmail.com> wrote: > I was looking at completed sales for 35mm summicron and summilux lenses. I > noticed that for between $2000 and $2500 you could purchase (excellent used > condition of course) either a version IV summicron, an asph summicron or a > pre-asph summilux. Which one? > > -- > Chris Saganich > www.imagebrooklyn.com > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >