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Originally Posted by BRUCELEE
I'm new to the Leica world. I've been shooting film/digital for 15+years.
I would like to now join the prestigious world of Leica.
I am researching equipment and I have to tell you it's like speaking another language.
I am considering purchasing an M7 body a 35mm 1.4, 50mm f2, 135mm 2.8.
My question is: What is the difference between "SUMMILUX" and "ELMART" and "ASPH"?
I see huge price differences in pricing, why?
I want the best glass that I can get.
I appreciate you taking the time to respond.
Best regards,
michael
Tampa, FL
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You say you have shot for 15 years... so I assume your lens choice has a sense for yourself (personally, I'd like to have a stronger wideangle... but matter of taste); given this, my only observation is about 135: there isn't a 2,8 in the present price list: time ago there was one (Tele Elmarit) that can be easily found as used, but for me isn't a best buy: it's a rather bulky lens with an optical accessory ("goggles") fitted, that enlarges the VF view: that's useful... but makes the lens not so easy to carry ; Leica at the moment sells a 135 f3,4 (another brand name... Apo-Telyt), compact and excellent; alternatively, you can find a used 135 f4 (Tele Elmar) which is almost as good, very compact and portable, that can be found at reasonable cost.
The 50 f2 (Summicron) is a sort of must-have for a film Leica... if you prefer to go a little further on WA, there is a 28 2,8 (Elmarit Asph) : M7 VF has the frame for this focal length, and you spare significant money vs. the 35 1,4 (for the price of it, btw, you can buy the above 28 and a 35 f 2,5 - Summarit - another brand name..)