35m SUMMARON (2.8 or 3.5)

[yossarian123]

I love them both. I prefer (slightly) the 2.8 goggled version, as it's a bit more resistant to flare.

f/3.5:

Christkindl jams by SL_Photos, on Flickr

f/2.8:

classic city streets by SL_Photos, on Flickr


Summaron by SL_Photos, on Flickr

 

[Erik van Straten]

Leica M2, Summaron 35mm f/2.8, TriX.

Erik.

 

[raid]

It is interesting that one of the past postings in this thread mentions a market value of $200-$400 for the two Summarons (in 2006) ! The prices have changed.

 

[mls64]

Taken today M8 | 35mm Summaron 2.8

 

[mls64]

I took my son to a train show today, these were with M8 & Summaron @ f2.8 ISO 640

 

[Mudman]

What do these go for now? I think I paid about $175 for my f3.5 a couple of years ago.

 

[maggieo]

I adore my 35/3.5 LTM Summaron!

I like it on both my M8 and my M2 and M4-P.


George and Florence, September, 2010 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr


Rudy's Dad, September, 2010 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr


Dad in the Sunroom, September, 2010 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr


Jackson, December 19, 2010 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr


Wine and Texting, May, 2010 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr


Jackson On His Rug, April, 2011 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr


District 113, April, 2010 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr


Orchestra Pit, Pioneers Park, May, 2010 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr


Debris On Grate, May, 2010 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr

 

[hendriphile]

The inflation continues

The inflation continues

....35mm Summarons for M3's are a bargain on epay.....($200-$400).

- - - post from just a few years ago.

There's one right now on "epay" for 1 dollar short of $2,000. Non-goggled.
But not gold-plated! 😛

 

[BobYIL]

For long years I have used both versions however the f2.8 is superior in all regards; especially the mid-portion is sharper than all Summicrons I have used.

 

[philipus]

The 2.8 usually cost twice what the 3.5 costs. That said, Red Dot in London currently has a goggled 2.8 for £449 which is a good deal imho.

 

[micromoogman]

Leica M2, Summaron 35/2.8, "budget" film Ultrafine Xtreme 400, Rodinal 1:50 18mins.

Very good lens. Renders BW especially nice.

 

[Vics]

Summaron hot rods by travlrs2, on Flickr

 

[raid]

Use 35/3.5 sell today at ebay for $325 and up. There is a 35/2.8 non-goggled and one goggled for $999 or "best offer". Some 35/2.8 have an asking price of $1595.

 

[Vics]

Use 35/3.5 sell today at ebay for $325 and up. There is a 35/2.8 non-goggled and one goggled for $999 or "best offer". Some 35/2.8 have an asking price of $1595.

I traded my BGN DR 50 'cton for a 2.8 exc and I've never been sorry. Looks like 35mm is my happy place, and my summaron is perfect for my style of shooting. Thinking of having it welded onto thed M3.

 

[raid]

I have two 35mm Summicron V1 lenses (one with goggles and one without goggles), and one 35/3.5 Summaron, but I do not own a 35/2.8 Summaron yet. I have used one though. Someone nice sold me the Cron without goggles for $100. Now that was a nice thing to do.

 

[micromoogman]

Use 35/3.5 sell today at ebay for $325 and up. There is a 35/2.8 non-goggled and one goggled for $999 or "best offer". Some 35/2.8 have an asking price of $1595.

That non-goggled looks very interesting *nudge nudge wink wink* 😉

 

[Erik van Straten]

The Nikkor 35mm f/2.5 Rf lens delivers a very comparable kind of image.

Nikon S2, Nikkor 35mm f/2.5, Tmax400.

Erik.

 

[Erik van Straten]

Nikon S2, Nikkor 35mm f/2.5, Tmax400.

Erik.

 

[Vics]

I agree, Erik. I have one for my Contax IIIa, making the Contax a very nice backup kit for me with that and the Carl Zeiss Sonnar 1.5/50. Fine pictures, BTW.

 

[froyd]

Say ahhh!

Say ahhh!

I'm always amazed by the Summaron and I like the 50mm window that the goggles offe... feels very nice to compose with so much space around the frame.