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The AI overview dId not break down the costs of the various Summilux 50mm 1.4 version II lenses, and it also does not include the 2025 CLASSIC Summilux 50 1.4 introduced as the latest in Leica’s Classic line.
The black Summilux 50 1.4 E34 version 2 lenses are plentiful in the used market and in general cost less than the fancier (to some) chrome versions. Finding each in good condition is the challenge, CLA likely needed at some point.
The new CLASSIC line 2025 version is in chrome, is engineered with “similar” optics to the older, pre-asph version II in an effort to make it render with the sought after “dreamy look and glow” and pleasant bokeh wide open like older lenses. Min focus distance improved to .7m in the newer lens. Coatings are different, some glass elements couldn’t be found/not available so others used, lens is an E46 now. Stopped down its sharper. Costs $4100 USD.
There are a few reviews on youtube, but I have not seen a comparison of the newer Summilux 50 CLASSIC with the older version II Summilux 50 1.4s
I don’t own any of them, but was looking recently at these and some Voigtlander 50mm s too.
The black Summilux 50 1.4 E34 version 2 lenses are plentiful in the used market and in general cost less than the fancier (to some) chrome versions. Finding each in good condition is the challenge, CLA likely needed at some point.
The new CLASSIC line 2025 version is in chrome, is engineered with “similar” optics to the older, pre-asph version II in an effort to make it render with the sought after “dreamy look and glow” and pleasant bokeh wide open like older lenses. Min focus distance improved to .7m in the newer lens. Coatings are different, some glass elements couldn’t be found/not available so others used, lens is an E46 now. Stopped down its sharper. Costs $4100 USD.
There are a few reviews on youtube, but I have not seen a comparison of the newer Summilux 50 CLASSIC with the older version II Summilux 50 1.4s
I don’t own any of them, but was looking recently at these and some Voigtlander 50mm s too.
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