Summicron Dual Range Love?

[Wulfthari]

The DR has a special charm in B&W - if you are a B&W shooter, this lens can really enchant, in fact I think it is the best 35mm B&W normal lens ever made.

With colour it's not slouch either:

 

[raycpa]

Dual Range Test Photos

Dual Range Test Photos

I wanted to test my DR's close focus and shot a roll and sent it to Ilford to develop and scan. Shot with M3 and HP5+ 400.

60720015 by Ray Smith, on Flickr

60730011 by Ray Smith, on Flickr

 

[jordan.dickinson]

I was able to mount the 50 DR on my M9 in the close focus setting. Didn't have any issues with mounting it and taking photos, but I read it was not to be used in the regular configuration (not close focus).

the closer focus - 50mm Summicron DR by Jordan Dickinson, on Flickr

 

[Dektol Dan]

More Dual 50

More Dual 50

Leica M4, Porta:

 

[Dez]

I was able to mount the 50 DR on my M9 in the close focus setting. Didn't have any issues with mounting it and taking photos, but I read it was not to be used in the regular configuration (not close focus).

Yes, I believe it hits some of the light baffles if you use it in the normal mode.
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Cheers,
Dez

 

[JHutchins]

This is my favorite lens for portraits and the single feature that would do the most to prompt me to buy another digital Leica body would be modification of the baffles so that the DR Summicron can be used throughout its range.

A couple in the near range on an M240:

 

[sleepyhead]

Yes, I believe it hits some of the light baffles if you use it in the normal mode.
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Cheers,
Dez

Does anyone know if the DR Summicron can be used on the Leica M10 in regular (not close up) mode? I mean with no modifications to the lens.

 

[teddy]

I agree with mfogiel - this is a unique lens for B&W photography and possibly the best, but I've also been shooting colour with it since it was summer not long ago here in Australia. This lens has a special love for me.

Long Beach - Robe, South Australia
Leica M3, Leitz Summicron 50/2 DR, 81a Warming Filter, Provia 100F

Leica M3, 1957 Leitz Summicron 50/2 DR, Acros 100, Adonal 1:50

Leica M3, 1957 Summicron 50 f2 with Near Focusing Range, f4, Green Yellow Filter, Neopan SS 100, Stand Development for 1 hour

 

[sc_rufctr]

Great work Teddy!

A few years ago now. (Fuji Pro 400, DR Summicron, M3)

 

[oldwino]

I'd say it's a fine lens for color work too!

 

[Malcolm M]

West Yorkshire Cameras had one of these on their website, new in yesterday at £999, and it's gone already. How I wish I'd bought one for £85, with M3 attached....