Summarit 40/2.4 on an M8

[raytoei@gmail.com]

Received this email today from Japanexposure.com. The cost of conversion from the Minilux Summarit 40/2.4f to M bayonet is quite expensive. But I have to say that it looks very nice on this M8, brassing and all.

Perhaps there is life after E02 error for the Minilux.

 

[Turtle]

Interesting... I never would have thought a lens would go from compact to bayonet mount, but may I ask why bother? I mean, why not use a 35 summarit M or summicron 40 C?

I don't want to sound like I am knocking this - each to their own. Weird and wonderful things are a good rather than a bad thing!

 

[Sonnar Brian]

It's a case of falling in love with a lens. They are all unique.

Japanexposures converted a 45/1.7 Yashinon from a Yashica GSN to Mount for an RFF member recently.

I end up using my uncoated Carl Zeiss Jena 5cm F1.5 converted to LTM more than any other lens. I love the rendition it gives.

That lens looks great, I look forward to seeing the images from it.

 

[jarski]

am awaiting converted 45 G Planar to come from them. and for "why bother", total price still stays little less than ZM alternative, so why not ? 🙂

 

[k.a]

beutiful setup

 

[wjlapier]

I like it. My Contax G 28/2.8 will go to Japan Exposure soon.

 

[ulrich.von.lich]

Since Contax G lenses don't have manual focus ring, how has the issue be resolved and how is the new manual focus experience?

 

[le vrai rdu]

Since Contax G lenses don't have manual focus ring, how has the issue be resolved and how is the new manual focus experience?

make a focus ring with with a lathe and mechanicaly connect it to the tube that hold the barrel

 

[awilder]

I'm not sure why one would want the converted 40/2.4 Summarit given the existence of the 40/2 Summicron or 40/2.8 Sonnar LTM (marketed with the Rollei 35 RF not that long ago). The Sonnar was especially nice when I owned it.

 

[Roger Hicks]

I'm not sure why one would want the converted 40/2.4 Summarit given the existence of the 40/2 Summicron or 40/2.8 Sonnar LTM (marketed with the Rollei 35 RF not that long ago). The Sonnar was especially nice when I owned it.

Because you CAN!

Also, in all fairness, perhaps because you like the results.

Cheers,

R.

 

[zleica]

The IQ of the Summarit 40/2.4 is excellent - rich and deep color with exceptional center sharpness. Compared with the Rollei 40/2.8 Sonnar LTM, I like the IQ of my Leica Summarit better. Of course, this is very subjective.

Cheers,

 

[awilder]

I can't dispute what Zleica said about the Summarit but my experience with the Sonnar was it was exceptionally sharp at the center, even wide open, with softening at the edge of the frame, much like a good Tessar copy such as the 45/2.8 Nikkor AI-P. Peak sharpness over most of the frame was by f/4 or f/5.6. One reason it was so sharp was that DAG tweaked to focus to match Leica tolerances. Possibly some copies out their might require a similar adjustment. The Summarit 40/2.4 benefits slightly from multi-coating over the 40/2 Summicon giving images a little more punch.

Also, how do you adjust the aperture on the 40/2.4?

 

[zleica]

I can't dispute what Zleica said about the Summarit but my experience with the Sonnar was it was exceptionally sharp at the center, even wide open, with softening at the edge of the frame, much like a good Tessar copy such as the 45/2.8 Nikkor AI-P. Peak sharpness over most of the frame was by f/4 or f/5.6. One reason it was so sharp was that DAG tweaked to focus to match Leica tolerances. Possibly some copies out their might require a similar adjustment. The Summarit 40/2.4 benefits slightly from multi-coating over the 40/2 Summicon giving images a little more punch.

Also, how do you adjust the aperture on the 40/2.4?

I, too, like the Rollei 40/2.8 Sonnar LTM very much. To a certain extend, these two lenses have somewhat similar optic characteristics. I just feel that the Summarit on my Minilux is very speical, especially the color rendition.

Cheers,

 

[timexchen]

I'm not sure why one would want the converted 40/2.4 Summarit given the existence of the 40/2 Summicron or 40/2.8 Sonnar LTM (marketed with the Rollei 35 RF not that long ago). The Sonnar was especially nice when I owned it.

I compared 50 summilux ASPH, 35 summicron V4 and ASPH as well as 40mm summarit converted from minilux.

The 40mm 2.4 renders sth very special on color and atmosphere. Also, its unique look and build can diversify my leica lens setup.🙂

 

[Nando]

Converting the Minilux's 40mm to M-mount is a nice option for those who have a Minilux with the dreaded e02 error or other electronic problem.

 

[Gabriel M.A.]

but may I ask why bother? I mean, why not use a 35 summarit M or summicron 40 C?

Because he wanted to.

 

[Rayt]

My next dead Minilux will get the conversion done.

 

[rxmd]

Japanexposures converted a 45/1.7 Yashinon from a Yashica GSN to Mount for an RFF member recently.

How much would one have to pay for such a conversion?

There are a few lenses which I wouldn't mind having on the M in the long run, and another couple of weird ideas (a 35/2.8 pancake from an Olympus XA, for example).