maddoc
... likes film again.
Since you mention that you want to stay under 1:2.8 that rules out the 35mm Summaron 1:2.8. Terrific lens and some say it was better than the later first examples of the 35mm Summicron-M.
Best bang for the buck is the 35/2.0 vs III in your case. Not as expensive as the vs. IV or ASPH but a very good performing lens.
Best bang for the buck is the 35/2.0 vs III in your case. Not as expensive as the vs. IV or ASPH but a very good performing lens.
Underaglassbell
Aerochromatic
Thats Great, Have saved in my Bookmarks and will definitely use fro reference.
johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
There is a UC-Hexanon in the Classifieds today (well, it was, a few hours ago, might be gone already), as-new condition, USD 1050.
Just so you know...
Just so you know...
Underaglassbell
Aerochromatic
There is a UC-Hexanon in the Classifieds today (well, it was, a few hours ago, might be gone already), as-new condition, USD 1050.
Just so you know...
I'd be allot more interested in the Hexanon/f1.2
Further down the list though; Bit silly owning two 50mm's perhaps, but I've always wanted the f1.2 Hexanon. I doubt i'll buy it until-around spring next year I shouldn't wonder, but having seen/used it briefly in store; It's a beaut' lovely wide open too, at least it was on the M8 i tried out!
Ziess first
Summicron second
- I'm thinking a 72mm and then the Hexanon/f1.2
Underaglassbell
Aerochromatic
Good News..
My M7 was delivered this afternoon. =D
historicist
Well-known
Pedant's corner - the uc hex is L39. but of course it will go on an M with an adaptor ring.
johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
Whoops, my bad. You're right. On this page in the top shot you can see all the LTM lenses Konica made in the late nineties and early 00s.
Mine is the chrome one on the left, the UC-Hexanon also is LTM
. I actually consider that a pro, I often put the lens on a IIIc if I want a small package to bring along.
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
I have the versions 1 and 4 Summicron, and the pre-ASPH and ASPH Summiluxes. To start with, forget the pre-ASPH Summilux if you really tend to shoot at f/1.4. The contrast is so low the lens is almost unusable wide open. By f/2 it is as good as a Summicron of the same age. By f/4 you can't tell the difference between it and a Summicron. If you really want f/1.4, you either need the ASPH, or else (hint, hint) the 35mm or 40mm Cosina-Voigtlander Nokton. I use the 40mm. Here's what's good about the 40: it matches the 35mm framelines, at distances greater than 2M or so, of the M7. It matches the 35mm framelines at that distance better than the 35mm lens does. And it costs 1/10 of a Summilux ASPH. and it is sharp!
Both my Version I and version 4 Summicron are sharp, with pleasing rendition; but I probably wouldn't buy them again at today's prices. I don't have the version 3, but it does receive a lot of praise. Oh, by the way: my 35mm f/2.5 Cosina-Voigtlander (CV) is very sharp and contrasty. And it's a third the price of even the version 3. I used it to photograph France with earlier this year; and I'm not sorry! But you wanted something faster. Consider the 35 or 40mm CV!
Both my Version I and version 4 Summicron are sharp, with pleasing rendition; but I probably wouldn't buy them again at today's prices. I don't have the version 3, but it does receive a lot of praise. Oh, by the way: my 35mm f/2.5 Cosina-Voigtlander (CV) is very sharp and contrasty. And it's a third the price of even the version 3. I used it to photograph France with earlier this year; and I'm not sorry! But you wanted something faster. Consider the 35 or 40mm CV!
photocrazy
Established
I have got four 35mm lenses, summilux 35 asph, summicron 35mm asph, summicron 35mm 1st version, and summaron 35mm f2.8. My experience is that each lens has its own fingerprints in terms of contrast, resolution and colour rendition. Aspherical lenses are very sharp and contrasty, good for critical work which may require huge enlargements. Old lenses can produce very rich grey scale, but once enlarged to some extent, may show softness. For general knowledge about Leica lenses, you can check with the website Cameraquest which gives very detailed and useful information about most Leica lenses. I have uploaded on my Flickr some pictures taken by Summicron 35mm asph and Summaron 35mm f2.8. I think there are visible differences between the two, which can also sum up the general characteristics of modern and old leica lenses.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tongfoto/
An example by Summaron 35mm f2.8
An example by Summicron 35mm f2 asph
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tongfoto/
An example by Summaron 35mm f2.8
An example by Summicron 35mm f2 asph