Leica 35mm Summilux Steel Rim

[Richard G]

That hard hat is a good ad for the lens. Looks like f4. Used my version 2 this am. As well as the glow it front focuses wide open at 1m by 3cm. Groan.

 

[Deleted member 65559]

I still prefer my Ultron 35mm f2.0 Vintage v. I, but the Summilux handled OK. Its focusing action is quite smooth and the lens is reasonably compact. Overall, this lens confirmed that I really don't need a faster 35mm than f2.0 for 99% of my photography with that focal length. But I applaud Leica for reissuing this lens, along w/ the M6.

Thanks Bingley. I did have a version 2 Summilux and concluded decades ago that the Summicron suited my work better. (It might have only been the slight difference in weight and the E39 filters on the 35/50 Summicron 90 tele-elmarit). But the reissue is a charming lens.

 

[kshapero]

 

[Erik van Straten]

gelatin silver print (summilux 35mm f1.4 steel rim v1) leica m2

Carla, Amsterdam, 2024