> What can any one tell me about the following, Leica Minilux f2.4 40mm Leica summarit lens.
From the November 1995 issue of Pop Photo:" It is a 6 element, four group symmetrical design. " (ME: It is a classic Xenon design; the original F1.5 Summarit was a 7 element design which split the rear element into two weaker elements to acheive the higher speed).
"At F2.4 results were more than acceptable for wide-open aperture, and the sharpness increased at F4 through F8, the optimum range for this lens" (ME: now that is why it is called a Summarit! Softer wide-open for existing light portraits and sharp at F8 for outdoor shots)
"At F11 sharpness dropped to about the F2.4 level, and at F16 was slightly below performance at F2.4l". (ME: sounds like a nice lens for a Point&Shoot, especially for one that does not use aspherics).
This is not a cheap camera; if you can get one for a good price, it is Leica's Posh Point and Shoot, to compete with the Nikon's. If you want a classic lens on a Point&Shoot and get something for a LOT less money, the Leica Mini and Mini II have 35mm F3.5 Elmars. They are good performers and will probably cost you ~10% of the Mini-Lux.
KB Camera has one New with 7 yr Warranty up on a BIN:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Leica-Titan...oryZ3330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
