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WTB: 35mm Summicron
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Ron (Netherlands)
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There are apart from the asph, four types. If you are doing more in b&w I would certainly go for the nr. I. The others are nice as well, and the nr. IV is supposed to render better OOF, and therefore will render higher prices. Number I btw also very wanted by collectors and therefore also higher in price. If price counts then nr. II and III are good starters.
Carterofmars
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I have v3.
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ankit
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Is there a link that discusses the differences between the different versions? Also, what is the "going price" for the different versions?
hulk, Carterofmars: how much are you asking for? I might also be interested.
hulk, Carterofmars: how much are you asking for? I might also be interested.
Ron (Netherlands)
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Here is some info:
http://www.antiquecameras.net/35summicronmlenses.html and of course some discussion threads on the different leica and rff sites...
My advise would be to take the nr. I and V (the asph) and you are all set and done for each type of photo. If you want to stay with only one lens but want to have sharpness and contrast that comes near the asph combined with the bokeh of the nr. I, take the nr. IV, i.e. if price is no problem. If price would be your problem you'll probably end up with a nr. II or III which have the same lens construction, better contrast than nr. I, but less attractive bokeh and less resolution.
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Ron (Netherlands)
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Good choice, but the most expensive one....