panos
Established
hi guys ,
i have a 35mm summicron f:2 on my M8 and is the only lens i own.
i am really happy with its performance so far
i mainly shoot fashion and portraiture so i was thinking for the
50mm ZM f:2 Plannar
what do you think ?
do you recommend something else ?( non leica , really expensive can not afford )
i like really sharp lenses is the Plannar 50mm ZM one of them?
let me know what u think.
your opinions are always helpful
thanks
panos
i have a 35mm summicron f:2 on my M8 and is the only lens i own.
i am really happy with its performance so far
i mainly shoot fashion and portraiture so i was thinking for the
50mm ZM f:2 Plannar
what do you think ?
do you recommend something else ?( non leica , really expensive can not afford )
i like really sharp lenses is the Plannar 50mm ZM one of them?
let me know what u think.
your opinions are always helpful
thanks
panos
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kbg32
neo-romanticist
CV 50/1.5 Nokton.
jasoncohen
Member
Maybe even look into a screw mount older leica and get the adapter?
maggieo
More Deadly
CV 50/2 Heliar Classic. It's a personal favorite of mine.
aizan
Veteran
do you mean the 50/2 planar or the 50/1.5 sonnar? the first one is sharper, but the second one has more character, so they say.
Richard Marks
Rexel
Dear Panos
There a quite a few second hand 50 F2 Summicorns around and not very expensive. This should also be a consideration. It is a brilliant lens on the M8 for fashion / portraiture.
Richard
There a quite a few second hand 50 F2 Summicorns around and not very expensive. This should also be a consideration. It is a brilliant lens on the M8 for fashion / portraiture.
Richard
mr_phillip
Well-known
You don't give a budget, but if sharpness is your main priority then either the current generation Summicron, Summilux or the ZM Planar 2.0 would be great choices. The Voigtländer Heliar 3.5 also has a reputation for fierce sharpness, but it's kinda hard to find now and might be a little slow for you.
The ZM C-Sonnar certainly has its fans, but its sharpness (or lack thereof) has been its main area of criticism so it's maybe not for you.
The ZM C-Sonnar certainly has its fans, but its sharpness (or lack thereof) has been its main area of criticism so it's maybe not for you.
Andrew Sowerby
Well-known
From what I've seen online, the Sonnar has a very specific look. It bucks the trend toward ultra sharpness in modern lenses. If you're looking for sharpness, you might want to consider something else.
A new Zeiss C Sonnar is about $1000 or so? For a couple hundred more you could probably find a pre-asph Summilux, which would be a lot sharper than the Sonnar.
If you want to spend less, you could get a used pre-asph Summicron. They sell in the $600-700 range, I think. Another, even cheaper, option would be a Konica Hexanon, which produces very similar images to the Summicron. The Hexanon is very sharp and well made. You could probably get one for about $450 without looking too hard.
Then of course, there's the Zeiss Planar (which I like a lot), the various CV offerings, vintage Canon lenses ... the list goes on. The M-mount pool on Flickr is a great resource for comparing lenses. Check it out here.
A new Zeiss C Sonnar is about $1000 or so? For a couple hundred more you could probably find a pre-asph Summilux, which would be a lot sharper than the Sonnar.
If you want to spend less, you could get a used pre-asph Summicron. They sell in the $600-700 range, I think. Another, even cheaper, option would be a Konica Hexanon, which produces very similar images to the Summicron. The Hexanon is very sharp and well made. You could probably get one for about $450 without looking too hard.
Then of course, there's the Zeiss Planar (which I like a lot), the various CV offerings, vintage Canon lenses ... the list goes on. The M-mount pool on Flickr is a great resource for comparing lenses. Check it out here.
furcafe
Veteran
Another vote for the Cosina Voigtlander 50/1.5 Nokton. Relatively cheap, a great performer, & easy to find 52mm UV/IR filters. The filter issue could be a significant factor for some of the otherwise great vintage lenses, like the Canon 50/1.4, which has a 48mm filter thread, etc.
payasam
a.k.a. Mukul Dube
The Industar 61 L/D is terrifically sharp. Only f/2.8, though, and will need an M adapter.
Celloman
Member
A quick and dirty Summilux Pre Asph and Zeiss Sonnar C comparison at F4 and wide open can be found here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25240120@N07/
Both are very good lenses!
Mike
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25240120@N07/
Both are very good lenses!
Mike
raid
Dad Photographer
I prefer vintage 50mm lenses for beautiful results.
If you also like such vintage lenses, then I would recommend the Canon 50/1.4 or 50/1.5. The other choice is a Nikkor 50/1.4 or 50/2. These are "non-Leica", and that's why I chose them here. Zeiss is nearly as expensive as Leica for similar age lenses.
If you also like such vintage lenses, then I would recommend the Canon 50/1.4 or 50/1.5. The other choice is a Nikkor 50/1.4 or 50/2. These are "non-Leica", and that's why I chose them here. Zeiss is nearly as expensive as Leica for similar age lenses.
Andrew Sowerby
Well-known
Am I thick or did the first post used to say that he was considering a Zeiss Sonnar? Wouldn't be the first time I misread something ...
cmogi10
Bodhisattva
I love the Sonnar...one of my favorite lenses. It goes nicely with the 75 lux.
panos
Established
no no you are not thick
i just changed it
i am interested in the plannar
thanks for your replies guys
xx
p
docolmo
Member
Is there a 50mm Summicron ASPH yet? So, why refer to a pre-asph Summicron?
Andrew Sowerby
Well-known
Oh, maybe there isn't one. I'm not that up on the different versions of Leica lenses.
Krosya
Konicaze
I love 50mm lenses. I have several, had even more. Different ones for different reasons - look, sharpness bokeh, etc.
After owning Planar, 2 Summicrons (rigid and current), and Hexanon - all at the same time, best all-around f2 lens I kept is Hexanon. Not to say that others were bad. I just prefer the look, build and handling of the Hexanon.
For more of a specialty lenses - Canon 50/1.2 is very good. Also, old Leica Summitars have a pleasant look, even some of the russian lenses. As other said - many choices.
I'd recommend to search RFF for examples of photos from all these.
After owning Planar, 2 Summicrons (rigid and current), and Hexanon - all at the same time, best all-around f2 lens I kept is Hexanon. Not to say that others were bad. I just prefer the look, build and handling of the Hexanon.
For more of a specialty lenses - Canon 50/1.2 is very good. Also, old Leica Summitars have a pleasant look, even some of the russian lenses. As other said - many choices.
I'd recommend to search RFF for examples of photos from all these.
kevin m
Veteran
I second the Canon 50/1.2 recommendation if you want a superspeed 50. Find a clean copy and you have yourself a bargain.
NPH 1/1000, f1.2
NPH 1/1000, f1.2