ashwinrao1
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Woody has it right, Jono. Mine has the same optics and general cosmetic look as the Dual Range Summicron but without an attachment for the eyes, just as Woody stated. It's the 2nd version of the 'cron that came after the collapsible 1st version that HCB apparently adored. I love the rigid cron's look. It's not quite critically sharp wide open (but it's adequate and forgiving for portraiture wide open), but by f/5.6, it's just as good and sharp as anything modern, and the look, contrast, etc...is forgiving and classic. It's an undervalued lens, but then again, I think Leica made a ton of these...Build quality is amazing. And prices are on the rise, albeit more gradually. I got a pristine copy from Robert (tele-player) 2 years ago for under $1K USD, but prices for a clean cosmetically and optically copy are a bit more now....
I am with Woody that this lens DEFINES the classic Leica look. Spherical aberations and what not are reasonably controlled, and the lens was once rated as the sharpest ever made back in the 60's, so it's got plenty of that.
It's a rich lens that will duly reward anyone who uses it. Jono, you need one my friend. Thorsten Overgaard also seems to love the lens, and has plenty of examples of the lens taken with the M9.
I am with Woody that this lens DEFINES the classic Leica look. Spherical aberations and what not are reasonably controlled, and the lens was once rated as the sharpest ever made back in the 60's, so it's got plenty of that.
It's a rich lens that will duly reward anyone who uses it. Jono, you need one my friend. Thorsten Overgaard also seems to love the lens, and has plenty of examples of the lens taken with the M9.