lux 50 first version question...

[cicala]

Hi to everybody , I've just bought a summilux 50 num 17.......so first version , a lot of people says optically inferior to the other version.
Can you explain me by photos this difference ? and can you give to me your idea ?
For an example if the difference it will be less sharpness in the corner for me it is not a big problem I don't buy the lux for the sharpness in that case I will use a cron.....

thank to everybody and sorry for my bad english....

 

[rodt16s]

Erik, touches on the differences here

 

[minhthuy]

Lux ver1 soft at f1.4, quite soft at f2. Excellent from f2.8. Images are smooth, 3d look. newer versions are more colorful, more sharp.
My lux ver 1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25689474@N05/sets/72157631847456561/

 

[peter_n]

The v.1 is a terrific lens. It's absolutely not "optically inferior" as beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and sharpness isn't everything as you'll find out when you use it. For photos I'd go to flickr and search on 50 Summilux v.1

 

[rover]

Character is just as important as sharpness. The Summilux is plenty sharp, but when you are close, wide open, very slow shutter speed, who cares?


Untitled by rmeliso, on Flickr

 

[hrzlvn]

sharper != better