Is my Summicron 50mm too old?

[TomB_tx]

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I got my Summicron in 1969 - the "new" design at that time. I've used it since on M4, M6, and M9, and it has been my own reference standard of what I expect in a 50mm.

I also have a 1962 rigid Summicron, Elmar 3.5 & 2.8, and a 1948 Summitar, and all give nice images. But I'm used to the 69 model, and to me it seems "right."

However, I also got curious, and not having any Leica lenses made after the 1970s I ordered new current model Summicron. It will arrive today, and I'm anxious to try it. I don't expect dramatic differences.

I almost got a new Summarit instead, but having worked at a Leica dealership in college - the Summicron was what the Leica rep. always recommended.