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To prove this point, I've decided to do a simple test comparing all five versions at once. The reality is, Leica has made five versions of the venerable 35 Cron, that there really isn't a necessity to get the latest one. But for some, that might not be the case, for various reasons. Have you ever wondered which 35mm Summicron is right for you? For many, it has always been the newest version. *** Check out my first impressions of the new Leica APO 35mm f/2 Summicron-M ASPH!****
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