The Best Lens for a Leica
The latest Sunday Morning Photographer column from Mike Johnston discusses which is the bast lens for a Leica. That should spark off a bit of heated debate!
“In the last issue of the newsletter, unfortunately, what with all my gushing about the new 50mm and all the other lens-related stuff, I left out the promised “best lens for a Leica” recommendation. Readers, of course - well, okay, a few of you - let me have it. Herewith, for your holiday lens purchase enablement, are my thoughts.
The best basic lens for a Leica, in my humble opinion, is a 35mm f/2 Summicron (or an equivalent Voigtlander or Konica lens). As for which version, take your pick ? they’re all good enough, although the later the better. If finances are a factor, try looking for a 35mm f/2.8 Summaron, or the very nice little Voigtlander 35mm f/2.5. Summarons sell for $400 to $600 or so, and the C/V lens, which is actually quite a sweet little lens, can be had for less than $300.”