Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2

I have this lens, and from using many other lenses in this focal length, this is the sharpest edge-to-edge. The contrast is just right; not too much like with Canons and Nikons. The bokeh from this lens is textbook perfection. It's not as good...

Years ago, every 35mm camera was offered with a "normal" or 50mm lens. This focal length closely matches the diagonal of the 35mm film plane and was considered the best compromise for general photography. Not too short, not too long - just right. When...