bherman
bherman
I picked up a Leica SL and have the SL 24-90 and the 90-280. I began looking into some small-ish primes, and picked up a Leica R-L Adapter. I figured that the "R" lenses at least from an ergonomics standpoint, are better matched up to the SL than the M lenses. This may be subject to debate, and I can sell the adapter (which is basically new) if I decide to switch gears and go with "M" lenses.
Anyway, how good is the Leica 50mm F2 Summicron R ROM lens? The lens that I picked up is a late model ROM lens from 2001 or later, ser # 3916xxx, in like-new condition for around $1000. My dealer recommended the late version 50mm F/1.4 Summilux R ROM, (latest version E60 filter), but those lenses are close to $3000 or more. I can buy a new 50mm F/1.4 Summilux M ASPH for around that price.
I was told that the 50mm F2 Summicron is a 'good-performer', while the 50mm F/1.4 Summilux R ROM E60 is a 'great-performer'.
With that said, (at least for me) I would like to standardize on supplementing my zooms with either "R" lenses or "M" lenses, but not both. I don't have an "M" or an "R" body, just the SL body with the desire to pickup a couple of good Leica primes to supplement my SL lenses.
-Brad
Anyway, how good is the Leica 50mm F2 Summicron R ROM lens? The lens that I picked up is a late model ROM lens from 2001 or later, ser # 3916xxx, in like-new condition for around $1000. My dealer recommended the late version 50mm F/1.4 Summilux R ROM, (latest version E60 filter), but those lenses are close to $3000 or more. I can buy a new 50mm F/1.4 Summilux M ASPH for around that price.
I was told that the 50mm F2 Summicron is a 'good-performer', while the 50mm F/1.4 Summilux R ROM E60 is a 'great-performer'.
With that said, (at least for me) I would like to standardize on supplementing my zooms with either "R" lenses or "M" lenses, but not both. I don't have an "M" or an "R" body, just the SL body with the desire to pickup a couple of good Leica primes to supplement my SL lenses.
-Brad