Fuji 35mm 1.4 vs Leica Summicron ASPH

[jagwar.jim]

I'm interested in a comparison between the Fuji 35mm f/1.4 (xPro 1, X-E1) lens and the Leica 35mm Summicron ASPH lens, on the same body. I had a quick search but it seems most people have compared the summilux. Does anyone know of, or has anyone done a comparison between these two lenses on the same body?

Thanks for your help!

 

[JuJu]

I ran a test on all the 35mm lenses I can put on my X Pro 1 on my blog, including mentioned two lenses. Hope it helps.

 

[jagwar.jim]

I ran a test on all the 35mm lenses I can put on my X Pro 1 on my blog, including mentioned two lenses. Hope it helps.

Thanks! That was just what I was looking for

 

[awilder]

JuJu regarding your setup, I would try the following when testing the 35/1.4 Fujinon: With the camera aimed at the center subject (pin on bill), toggle the focusing rectangle to an available extreme edge, switch to magnified MF and adjust the focus on a subject in the focusing rectangle. All this is done without re-aiming your camera but rather re-positioning the focus sensor position. The way you did it may make sense for non-Fujinon lenses but I found that the Fujinon 35/1.4 gives better edge sharpness the way I described testing it. Interestingly if testing on a flat surface subject like a brick wall @ say 10 ft, my way or even setting the focus at the center focus position on a center target gives sharper results at the corners than aiming the center position sensor at a corner subject and swinging back to the center. My guess is that the lens is fomulated to provide somewhat of a flat field focus (like a macro lens) compared to most lenses that have curvature of field.