Fast Close focusing 50?

[PaulJ]

Hi,

I'm wonder if there is a fast M 50mm that focus's down to .7 meters or similar? Most only going to .9 or 1 meter, like the 50mm Nokton and Canon 50/1.2.

I know the ASPH summilux does, but its a bit out of price range.

Regards,
Paul

 

[Vics]

Summicron 50/2 DR?
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[ferider]

It's not a 50 but the 40 Nokton goes down to .7.

Then there is the Nikkor 50/1.4 that looses coupling at .9 but goes much lower.

Roland.

 

[.JL.]

Summilux 50/1.4 II focuses to .7, the version just before ASPH.

 

[Trius]

The DR is wonderful and the close focusing mode works great, but it depends on how you define "fast".

 

[PaulJ]

Unfortunately F2 wouldnt be fast enough. Also i'm using an M8, so the DR is a no go for me.

 

[peter_n]

The last pre-ASPH Summilux 50mm, as JL pointed out, pretty much fits the bill. It has an attached sliding lens hood that some people find annoying. A marvellous lens but tough to find at a decent price. There is also a CV Nokton 50/1.5 FS in the classifieds: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost-classifieds/showproduct.php?product=5246

 

[Artorius]

Unfortunately F2 wouldnt be fast enough. Also i'm using an M8, so the DR is a no go for me.

If using the M8, I would think the 40 Nokton would fit the bill. With the 1.33 crop factor it should equal about a 53mm +/-. If the 50 FOV is what you want, it is quite a good lens, though, not a Leica. I love this lens on my M3 and M6.

 

[PHOTOEIL]

For really close-op, try the Leitz BEOON and a Summicron 50 mm, but I wonder if the M8 fits on it, who knows?

 

[Avotius]

most people wont care but I personaly think there is a huge difference between .9 and .7 meters close focusing. The Summilux pre asph looks like a good one, or if 1.4 is not up your alley, a 50 summicron or a recent 50 elmar would too.