Summar vs. Summitar 50s

[Bill58]

Gandy says in part "50/2 Leitz Summar (1933-1940): Universally disparaged, I think it's a treasure. These lenses give a wonderful semi-soft focus effect when shot at wide apertures with color film (emphasis added). Very beautiful, great for scenics, women, nudes, romantic images".

Also Gandy's comment on the Summitar is that it has "much improved sharpness over the Summar."

Question: Which one would be most desired w/ 400 B&W film for a soft look?

 

[sebastel]

the summar is a bit softer, especially wide open. stephen gandy is just right. i got nothing to add to his remarks.
actually i sell both, why don't you buy them and try yourself? (an entry in the classified section will follow tonight)
😛

kind regards
sebastian

 

[Bill58]

the summar is a bit softer, especially wide open. stephen gandy is just right. i got nothing to add to his remarks.
actually i sell both, why don't you buy them and try yourself? (an entry in the classified section will follow tonight)
😛

kind regards
sebastian

Sebastel:

Give me a 1st look for the Summar, please. wrs111445 at yahoo dot com.

Thanks,

Bill