efirmage
Established
Finally got my hands on the lens that gets seemingly endless praise, the 50mm Summicron. Now I know why, boy what a lens. This is V4, the current optical formula but with a focus tab rather than the usual focusing method. I didn't like it at first, but now I actually quite enjoy using it.
My setup with on these was an M6, Summicron, and Fujicolor 100 film. I would call this the ultimate Leica experience. Will probably stick to portra from now on because the lens really shows off the lesser quality of the film. Still, very happy with the results.
Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr
Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr
Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr
Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr
My setup with on these was an M6, Summicron, and Fujicolor 100 film. I would call this the ultimate Leica experience. Will probably stick to portra from now on because the lens really shows off the lesser quality of the film. Still, very happy with the results.
Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr
Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr
Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr
Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr
Vics
Veteran
Nice! Congratulations and welcome to Club 'Cron! I have v.1, the collapsible which I love, and for a couple of years I had a DR, and it was worthy of its legend. I found it too heavy, and usually traveled with the collapsible, so I traded it for a 35mm lens, a Summaron 2.8. Enjoy your lens! I'm sure the Portra will knock your socks off!
Last edited:
efirmage
Established
The sharpness is truly remarkable. I've shot with a 90mm Tele Elmarit and a Zeiss 28mm, both are sharp but neither can touch the Summicron.
Vics
Veteran
I agree. Leica is all about the optics.
andredossantos
Well-known
Beautiful colors. I have a Rigid Cron and love it. Also killer for B&W.
efirmage
Established
filmfan
Well-known
Great one.
nobbylon
Veteran
I like this shot, very nice. The v5 or as some say v4 is the best Summicron for handling, weight and sharpness out of the lot.
Dr Gaspar
Established
Outstanding.
Would you mind me asking how much did you pay for it?
Would you mind me asking how much did you pay for it?
Last edited:
bobby_novatron
Photon Collector
I like the same one that FilmFan chose ... nice shot!
Makes me want to pick up a gently used Summicron!
Makes me want to pick up a gently used Summicron!
N.delaRua
Well-known
My summicron has fungus in it, and its still sharp as a tack... They are amazing. Best 50 mm I have ever used.
efirmage
Established
Bought it here for $1150. The exterior was in user condition but the optics were mint. Also came with the lens hood which has been quite handy.
I think I'd go for the current version for looks and for the built in lens hood, but in practical terms the V4 is near unbeatable.
efirmage
Established
I'm amazed at what this thing can do at f/2. Most of these are at f/2 at 1/60th of a second, the first was at 1/30th.
Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr
Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr
Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr
Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr
Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr
Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr
Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr
Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr
Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr
Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr
useless generation
Established
Some nice shots! I just got a v4 cron also this week running my first roll through it now look foward to seeing the results!
kosta_g
Well-known
I can't wait to get my old cron recoated to give it a bit of love. not in a happy state at the moment but they are beautiful lenses. nice work from all posters.
efirmage
Established
John Elder
Well-known
I picked up a version iv 50 cron with tab and it is the second sharpest lens I have ever used, Best 50mm lens I have used, better the the 2nd version lux. Sharpest lens i ever had was the last pre ash 28mm elmarit( iv)
Vics
Veteran
Do I understand correctly that V.4 and the current version are the same optical cell?