what "normal" lens between these?

[venchka]

I Agree

I Agree

I think this would apply only depending on lens' condition. Many older crons have some haze or other issues. But a good clear Rigid is pretty much as good as it gets and easy outperforms all those lenses listed in question IMO. I have Rigid, had newer black cron and have ZM Planar and Rigid can clearly hold it's own. To the point where I liked it better that the black cron. But my Rigid is super clean and superb condition.
Just my 2 cents.

No scientific study. Just my own very picky eyes. My Dual Range Summicron looks like new. The images are first quality. I was able to make it flare once shooting directly into the sun. A tough assignment for any lens. Otherwise, the DR has performed flawlessly. But, it is very clean and free of any marks anywhere.

 

[kalokeri]

Depends on your personal view, but I started with a 50mm Summicron and by thinking about this I found out, that I use the 50 far more than the 35. Maybe because it´s just normal - 🙂

Thomas

P.S.: keep the Elmar.