Anyone get their hands on the new 35mm Summicron?

[jakobfoto]

Curious to know if anyone has shot the new 35 summicron?

 

[InTheMist]

I'm a bit torn on this. I also own the 35 Summarit (2.4) and to be honest, I see no difference other than at 2.0 - and the difference I see is more favouring the Summarit (sharp!).

I made a short comparison wide open, ƒ2.8 and ƒ8 which you'll find on my alternate flicker (tests and junk) site.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/78596861@N06

I've the special edition The build quality is another world, as expected.

It looks really good though.
Happy Birthday to Me by InTheMist (Tim H.), on Flickr

 

[InTheMist]

Here is a side-by-side wide open if you like:
Screen Shot 2016-04-03 at 12.14.38.jpg by InTheMist_Docu, on Flickr

and at ƒ/2.8:
Screen Shot 2016-04-03 at 12.11.37.jpg by InTheMist_Docu, on Flickr

Finally ƒ/8:
Screen Shot 2016-04-03 at 12.13.51.jpg by InTheMist_Docu, on Flickr

 

[ramosa]

I could be wrong, but I think that's the old ASPH, not the brand new one (per the first picture).

 

[InTheMist]

I could be wrong, but I think that's the old ASPH, not the brand new one (per the first picture).

Oh, I hadn't realized that there was already a 2016 v VI. Mine was produced in 2015 (ASPH ver. V).

Is it true what Google says that it's just a mechanical update and the optics are the same?

 

[ramosa]

Yes, there have been changes to the lens, but I haven't found any sample images or comparison yet. That said, I did find your test quite interesting between the first ASPH and the Summarit (the latter of which is definitely an under-loved lens).

 

[jakobfoto]

Thanks. Interesting test indeed but that is the old asph. A friend of mine posted a very unscientific test on his youtube channel. The only difference obvious to him was the slightly smoother bokeh which I am guessing is due to the extra aperture blades.

 

[ramosa]

You pushed me to YouTube. Not sure if this is the one you're referring to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47fLwOTYhBc