summar anyone?

[triplefinger]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170770020226

 

[charjohncarter]

I had one years ago, it had a few problems. But it definitely had character, here are two (from 1964):

 

[harry01562]

If the lens is really in nice condition, with minimal cleaning marks, it should be worth the money spent. It is a very nice lens to use, in either B&W or color, with a character of its own. Also, its fairly scarce in the condition I mentioned. After all, it does date to the mid 30's, and most were used when cleaning with a necktie was considered OK.

 

[harry01562]

Sorry, I should have mentioned that I like the photos posted above. They do show the character of the lens much better than words.

 

[johannielscom]

Nice shots Charjohn! Like the playboy shot with the cocktail and sixties hairdo a lot.

I passed the link on to a fellow RFF-er who had an interest but sadly missed it.

Real kind of the OP to post this!

 

[Brian Legge]

I've only shot a single roll of color with my Summar - a roll of expired Potra 400 VC in a light leak filled FED 2.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cannelbrae/5618737046/

I really need to try this lens again with more functional camera with a less saturation filled film. Love some of the results I've seen around.

 

[I Love Film]

Donna Michelle! Best centerfold ever! Is that her holding her issue?

 

[charjohncarter]

Donna Michelle! Best centerfold ever! Is that her holding her issue?

Thanks everyone, but no that is not Donna Michelle. She (Donna) used to come to the gas station I worked in, in Reseda, CA. Now she lives in the Napa Sonoma area and I think is/was a professional photographer.

 

[Mudman]

Love mine. A few shots.

 

[bowieknife]

last year a very nice looking Summar was sold on Italian Ebay for ....50€ !
just one bidder ! too bad I missed it, in Europe they typically sell for around 100-150€, very perfect ones for 200€

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Like my SUMMAR

 

[Dralowid]

There should be plenty of Summars out there, take your pick of what's available but beware, some are better than others. It is a lens I wouldn't buy without seeing at first hand

Michael

 

[geebeewien]

I just received my 1937 Summar today attached to a Leica IIIb Screwmount camera. Allthough it shows quite some signs of use both outside as well as cleaning marks on the glasses, and some fogging inside, I have to say that I really like the charakter how the lens draws.

Pictures shot with my M8.

 

[traveler_101]

I'm just wondering is there a reason to buy this lens rather then a summitar, for instance? Does the Summar have particular qualities that make it a good lens to acquire? I have an Elmar 3.5 at the moment.

 

[geebeewien]

in my humble oppinion: no.
It just happend to be attached to a camera I got.
The Elmar 3,5/50 is a much better lens, image quality wise. Also the Summitar is much more advanced.
Yet, the Summar is an interesting pre-war uncoated lens. So if you want to experience the rendition of yesteryear, this is maybe as far as you can go within the Leica system.

 

[elmer3.5]

I´d love to have one summar, but never had the chance to find a sample without cleanig marks or scartches in the front element....

 

[ChipMcD]

Untitled by AmSteinsgraben, on Flickr


Untitled by AmSteinsgraben, on Flickr

Sorry for the reposts. It's a fun lens that I don't use often enough. Mine has light scratches all over the front element.

 

[ChipMcD]

I'm just wondering is there a reason to buy this lens rather then a summitar, for instance? Does the Summar have particular qualities that make it a good lens to acquire? I have an Elmar 3.5 at the moment.

I have all three. Keep the Elmar and get the Summitar. Lots of them are in bad shape too, but you probably have abetter chance of finding a good Summitar.

 

[dirojas]

It is a very interesting lens. I have a nickel summar attached to a IIIa from my grandfather. Wonderful look. Regards

 

[helen.HH]

1937 summar...