Merelyok
Well-known
Some test shots from my newly acquired Summicron-c on my Bessa R3a. Film is Kodak EBX 100.
I think i like it. I can't quite put my finger on what is it i like (the difference is quite subtle from my Nokton 40 S.C, but it's there.)
The built quality is good, the focusing ring is firm and turns nicely and the aperture clicks into place nicely, but that said, my rigid summicron feels alot more sturdy and solid. It is tiny though, and i mean really small, even smaller than the already small Nokton 40.
let the pictures speak for themselves!
I think i like it. I can't quite put my finger on what is it i like (the difference is quite subtle from my Nokton 40 S.C, but it's there.)
The built quality is good, the focusing ring is firm and turns nicely and the aperture clicks into place nicely, but that said, my rigid summicron feels alot more sturdy and solid. It is tiny though, and i mean really small, even smaller than the already small Nokton 40.
let the pictures speak for themselves!
bobkatz
Well-known
benkelley
Established
i like this lens a whole lot too... great resolution & bokeh.
hood=good with it, and for cheap you can get a metal one on ebay that just screws into the filter thread.
hood=good with it, and for cheap you can get a metal one on ebay that just screws into the filter thread.
leica M2 fan
Veteran
You should be very happy.
You should be very happy.
If these pictures are any indication of what will come from this little lens you will be very content and satisfied.
You should be very happy.
If these pictures are any indication of what will come from this little lens you will be very content and satisfied.
jalLee2001
jallee55
These shots wouldn't happen to be Singapore would they? I live here and it resembles the IR's that they are building
Bingley
Veteran
Very nice shots! Congrats on the lens. I recently got one of the Rokkor versions, and it's a wonderful little lens. How do you like using it on your R3a?
jbf
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Second and third images are quite nice/interesting. Just wish I could see more of the monks in the second image. Colors look nice though. 
George S.
How many is enough?
I think the "it" is many things and not just one thing.
1- 3-D effect.
2- great color rendition.
3- sharpness.
4- smooth, pleasing bokeh.
These are all the things I remember my Summicron-C gave me too.
1- 3-D effect.
2- great color rendition.
3- sharpness.
4- smooth, pleasing bokeh.
These are all the things I remember my Summicron-C gave me too.
bambamphoto
Member
These look great! Congrats on it!
If you take a look at my gallery, all of the shots are with a Summicron 40/2...not even a filter on it because the hood is welded to the front and I need to send it for repair.
I'll just echo what everyone else has said: it is a razor of a lens, the bokeh is perfect as the falloff to out of focus is quick but not jarring and the 9 bladed aperture makes for clean OOF areas. The colors that come out of it are a bit more contrasty the more I seem to look at it. It flares a lot if you don't have a coated version or a filter. I absolutely love it.
Cheers and keep posting,
Jay
If you take a look at my gallery, all of the shots are with a Summicron 40/2...not even a filter on it because the hood is welded to the front and I need to send it for repair.
I'll just echo what everyone else has said: it is a razor of a lens, the bokeh is perfect as the falloff to out of focus is quick but not jarring and the 9 bladed aperture makes for clean OOF areas. The colors that come out of it are a bit more contrasty the more I seem to look at it. It flares a lot if you don't have a coated version or a filter. I absolutely love it.
Cheers and keep posting,
Jay
Palaeoboy
Joel Matherson
I think you may be missing one
David Hughes
David Hughes
Hi,
The CL body and both lenses are probably all you need for the world tour but the Minolta 28mm and a suitable VF would be a nice addition. I've had the CL since the 70's...
Regards, David
The CL body and both lenses are probably all you need for the world tour but the Minolta 28mm and a suitable VF would be a nice addition. I've had the CL since the 70's...
Regards, David
Merelyok
Well-known
Doh. silly me. i posted here and i forgot all about it.
I'm loving the Summicron-C more and more ( i prefer it alot over the my 50mm rigid summicron.)
Blingley, its a joy to use on my R3a, there is not much of a difference between using that and my nokton 40mm 1.4, although i might convert the summicron-c for use on a Leica M6 that im considering getting.
Jailee, its shot in Singapore
Leica M2 fan, im very,very happy with the purchase of the summicron-c. Taking into consideration that i didn't pay a whole lot of money for it as well.
Thanks everyone for replying and commenting!
A few more pictures from the Summicron-C for you guys to enjoy.
I'm loving the Summicron-C more and more ( i prefer it alot over the my 50mm rigid summicron.)
Blingley, its a joy to use on my R3a, there is not much of a difference between using that and my nokton 40mm 1.4, although i might convert the summicron-c for use on a Leica M6 that im considering getting.
Jailee, its shot in Singapore
Leica M2 fan, im very,very happy with the purchase of the summicron-c. Taking into consideration that i didn't pay a whole lot of money for it as well.
Thanks everyone for replying and commenting!
A few more pictures from the Summicron-C for you guys to enjoy.
ishpop
tall person
Love the last three!