Real operational / handling difference between Summicron 35/2 v1w/ and w/o Goggles ?

pepeguitarra

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Is there a real difference in the operation of the Summicron 35/2 version 1 with goggles and the one without goggles on the M9? Is it really cumbersome the goggles, or just fine? Your experience, thanks. Pepe
 
You'll get a darker, distorted, flare prone view finder image with the goggle. Also the goggle itself is clumsy. I sold mine and paid a lot more for the M2 version. But that said if you only have an M3 then it is still a great lens to have.
 
FWIW, I shot a goggled Summaron for 2 years on my M3 and really liked it. I did not mind the extra bulk on my camera at all. To be picky, one thing that was a little annoying was the aperture ring is a little hard to grab when you have a hood mounted, but that goes for the ungoggled lens as well. As long as the goggles are clear they will not darken your finder. They will make it a little lower contrast since the lenses in them are not coated. All this being what it is, I can't say how one would be on your M9. I think I had a good experience with mine on my M3 because these goggled lenses were designed for the M3. The M9 already has a lower magnification viewfinder, so it might not be so good with one of Leica's goggled 35's.
 
Then, it is good for the M3 mostly!

Then, it is good for the M3 mostly!

Thanks guys. I was looking into the google lens, but I am going to hold on. I am getting my CV Nokton 35/1.2 from DAG tomorrow, and I cannot find a better 35mm than that. It is the greatest complement to my Zeiss Biogon 35/2. I guess I do not need that ugly summicron 35. :mad:
 
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