The space between the two skyscrapers (which originally had been provided with subsequent buildings) had to be closed by another building in the early 1930s. In the ten-axis building, similar to the oldest skyscraper, the lower levels are grouped by pilasters. Again, the original plan, which provided a horizontal structure of the building through the cornucopia, was abandoned in favor of a simpler façade design. The basement building was made of reinforced concrete with brick stairs. After the planning of Jean Schmidt, contractor Robert Schneider built a four-story building in 1911. Only a few years later, Leitz again demanded the construction of a tall building. The mansard's floor expanded as production and workers also increased. On either side of the central building there was a hip roof with high ceilings. The fourth floor is visually separated from the lower part of the building by a very distant cornice. Narrow wall patterns and lightly embedded parapets summarize the three lowest floors. The four-story building is divided into six groups of windows, each of which has three windows. However, in the same year, it was decided to use the new construction of concrete skeletons and a simpler façade design. The first plans of the architect Jean Schmidt in 1907 show a brick building on a stone base, which was covered by a sloping roof and a slate roof. The oldest part of this row of tall buildings is now hidden by a new building at the Schützenstraße. In the first years, residential buildings and workshops on the Laufdorfer Weg were still sufficient.Īt the turn of the century, the production of optical devices expanded so much that it originated the first skyscrapers in the city of Wetzlar. The Wetzlar factory was located on the opposite side of the administrative building of 1957 and formed a special urban architecture it is upstream from the slope of Kalsmunt and forms a structurally attractive graduation from the skyscrapers to the ruins of Kalsmunt Castle.Īlready in the last decades of the 19th century, Ernst Leitz and its production facilities had moved to the slopes of Kalsmunt. 5.1 L-Mount Alliance with Sigma and Panasonicįrom the year 1907 to the 1950s, the buildings that formed Leica factory were built on Ernst Leitz Street in Wetzlar, and remained until 1986, when the factory was moved to the city of Solms.4.9.1 Digilux-series digital system cameras.4.7 Q-series large-sensor compact cameras.4.6 S-series reflex (digital medium format).4.5 TL- and CL-series (APS-C sensor with matched lenses).4.3 L-mount mirrorless (dual-scale sensors and lenses).In the end you really need to see some pics to decide what you like as it is very difficult to describe. A Leica is most probably the very last version.Ī picture would help with more exact identification. The third version has a good balance of characteristics.Īnything with the Leitz name was an an earlier version than something that says Leica. Others like the older less contrasty lenses.
LEITZ LEICA 50MM SUMMICRON F2 FULL
The last version is very sharp acrosss the full frame wide open and fairly contrasty, too much for some. In general, as they went from one to another, the contrast increased and the circle of sharp definition at 2 and 2.8 expanded. The current was first furnished with a focus finger rest and later without. Leica 50mm Summicrons were made in 4 versions, a collapsible, a dual range closer focusing and a rigid which are the same optical formula which were produced concurrently, focusing mounts differ, and the basic formula was changed slightly close to the beginning, there was a 3 rd version made from 1969 to 1979, and finally the current first sold in 1979. I'm excitedĪbout the new camera, but holding off on the lens till I know for sure I'm getting something that'll be great for I guess a simple yes/no is what I'm lookingĪt any rate, if someone with experience would like to shed some light I'd appreciate it very much. One and not get the full Leica experience out of my new camera. I realize there's already a lot of information on this site regarding this topic, but I haven't been able toįigure out why the price is so much less for the Leitz (can it just be the name?) and it makes me worried to buy Some light on the differences between the two, other than the name, and if I'll be safe grabbing a Leitz. Leica Summicron 50mm f/2's (about half the price in most instances) and I'm just wondering if anybody can shed I'veīeen keeping an eye on eBay and notice the Leitz (Wetzlar) Summicron 50mm f/2's are considerably cheaper than the I just purchased my first Leica (classic M6) and I'm looking for a good "starter" standard lens.