<p>Thanks Arthur. <br>
I have the 1st version which I think is a great lens. Some time ago I read an interview with a photographer whose name I can't remember, but he said he used Leica R for some time then switched to Canon or Nikon when he went digital, but he missed the old 35 Summicron so much he bought another, and an R body to use with it. <br>
I've also read comments elsewhere about how great the Mandler lenses are. <br>
I'd like to compare both at some point. </p>