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Review Date
June 12, 2009
Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
 4 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year
Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 1 votes
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Reviewed by
Ramray
, Intermediate
Price Paid
$450.00
at ebay
Photography Experience
21+ years
, Outdoor
Summary
A great lens! small, light and super sharp. I still kept it for my Minolta CLE and Leica CL when I sold my M6 outfit. The only lens that is an equal is my 90/2.8 Sonnar for the G system, and as the Sonnar is just as well made, just as good optically, I'd have to rate the Sonnar a better value, but no other short tele I have ever used (and I have used many different camera systems) were better than the 90's from Leitz and Zeiss.
Strengths
small, light and super sharp
Weaknesses
None really, only that the Zeiss (equal in performance) is cheaper
Similar Products Used
100's from Canon, Nikon, Minolta, Olympus, 90/4 Elmar, 135/4 Elmar, 135/2.8 Elmarit, 90/2 Zeiss Planar
Customer Service
not used
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Review Date
April 24, 2003
Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
 5 of 5
Used product for
3 Months to 1 year
Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5, 2 votes
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Reviewed by
nagelchr
, Expert
, from Karlsruhe, Germany
Price Paid
$670.00
at Ebay
Photography Experience
6-10 years
, Outdoor
Summary
Super sharp, super precise mechanics and optics. No need to buy the heavier summicron. This one is perfectly balanced with the M6 and doesn't obstruct the viewfinder. The pics couldn't be better. And this one is very lightweight compared to SLR-lenses of the same focal length.
A great lens ! Built for a lifetime !
Strengths
Superb mechanical and optical quality !
Weaknesses
None !
Similar Products Used
Leica R 24, 50/1.4, 100 Apo, 4/35-70, 2.8/70-180 Apo.
Customer Service
Great ! Fast, efficient, friendly, worth the money !
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Review Date
October 1, 2002
Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year
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Reviewed by
harbormor
, Expert
, from Los Angeles
Price Paid
$0.00
Photography Experience
21+ years
, Fine Art
Summary
I'm surprised this lens has not been elevated to 'legendary' status by Leica afficionados. Yet. It scares me how sharp it is; and the color rendition is vibrant. Contrast is right on, not excessive. This lens ranks equal to the new 50mm Summicron-M in terms of overall performance, but I'll venture to say it's a notch better than the 50 Sum.
Strengths
Superb color, contrast and clarity.
Weaknesses
None in my opinion.
Similar Products Used
None other.
Customer Service
n/a
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Review Date
April 17, 2002
Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
3 Months to 1 year
Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 2 votes
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Reviewed by
jhsymington
, Expert
, from Milan, Italy
Price Paid
$0.00
Photography Experience
21+ years
, Outdoor
Summary
Bought alongside a 35mm Summicron and the 50mm Summilux. When I am out and about the 50mm doesn't get used so much. I would say a 90mm would be the second lens to buy after the 35mm for outdoor/travel photography.
Strengths
Relatively compact
Rugged
Faultless results
Good value for money
Weaknesses
I wish there was a way of locking the sliding lens hood in its extended position; I feel you would get better protection from knocks.
Similar Products Used
35mm Summicron ASPH
50mm Summilux
135mm Tele-Elmar
Customer Service
Never used
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Review Date
August 17, 2000
Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
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Reviewed by
Chanjin Shin
, Intermediate
, from Seoul, South Korea
Photography Experience
2-5 years
, Outdoor
Summary
Very good performance and color balance.
Reasonable price(comparable to other leica lens)
Strengths
Compact, light, easy to use, good color saturation and balance.
Weaknesses
none
Similar Products Used
Nikon AF 105mm F2.8D
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