[mhcfires]

Seriously---better than a good Summicron or the 50/1.5 Sonnar? Wow.

The nickel version is apparently optically identical and still available; US$695 is a fair chunk of change, but if the lens is THAT good...

Thanks for the detailed and interesting report. Personally I find these "experiential narratives" more useful and readable than the standard-issue purely-technical review style.

-NT

I didn't have a Summicron, just a Summar, so I really can't compare the Heliar with the Summicron. I am happy with this lens.