_mark__
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Just bumping this thread for a bit of advice.
I have the chance of a Canadian Summicron 35 made in my birth year (bless) it's a bit overpriced but not so bothered about that. I gather there is no real difference between the German and Canadian from that decade and that Leitz Canada is now Elcan the nasa fellas? Advice sought and appreciated from those in the know. Oh I am very fussy about sharpness and barrel distortion because I mainly photograph buildings (yawn).
I have the chance of a Canadian Summicron 35 made in my birth year (bless) it's a bit overpriced but not so bothered about that. I gather there is no real difference between the German and Canadian from that decade and that Leitz Canada is now Elcan the nasa fellas? Advice sought and appreciated from those in the know. Oh I am very fussy about sharpness and barrel distortion because I mainly photograph buildings (yawn).
venchka
Veteran
The Canadian lens is rubbish. It will self-destruct in December, 2012.
Internet rumor/myth: When Leitz closed the Midland facility unused parts were shipped back to Germany. Lenses were assembled in Germany from Canadian parts with new lettering on the front ring. Some Made in Germany lenses may be imposters!
Internet rumor/myth: When Leitz closed the Midland facility unused parts were shipped back to Germany. Lenses were assembled in Germany from Canadian parts with new lettering on the front ring. Some Made in Germany lenses may be imposters!
venchka
Veteran
Asked and answered
Asked and answered
Please use the Forum search feature. This question has been asked dozens of times.
As for your fussyness, buy a view camera and appropriate lenses or a Hasselblad SWC.
Asked and answered
Please use the Forum search feature. This question has been asked dozens of times.
As for your fussyness, buy a view camera and appropriate lenses or a Hasselblad SWC.
_mark__
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Many thanks for patronizing advice.
peter_n
Veteran
What is the version of the Summicron 35mm you're interested in? (There are four versions of the pre-ASPH Summicron.)
venchka
Veteran
My pleasure. You're welcome.
EDIT:
I was curious. Using the RFF search engine, the following terms "35mm summicron barrel distortion" returned no results. At least 1 C/V 35mm lens was associated with barrel distortion. Not the 35mm Summicron. Nor Konica and Zeiss either.
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Turtle
Veteran
The German version has better bokeh, wide open and edge performance due to improved tolerances in mounting and aligning the lens groups. This is due to more sophisticated machining and measuring capabilities at the German factory. It is also complete b0ll0cks.
alice
Established
i own both the german and canadian 8 elements. i dont see any differences.
peter_n
Veteran
Alice do both of yours have an infinity stop in the tab? (Turtle was joking BTW 
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)_mark__
Well-known
Many thanks, I bought a a German lens because it was cheaper and came with a hood.
alice
Established
haha yup.
both have infinity locks, one is BP German, one is late version canadian
both have infinity locks, one is BP German, one is late version canadian
sindarella
Newbie
I am willing to buy Summicron-M 50mm made in Canada but I can't find any extra info about them and prices. how much should I pay for it on ebay? anybody knows?
sanmich
Veteran
Hoooo... Roland
Walking on thin ice here..
Care to elaborate?
[edit] I didn't notice the thread is that old...
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ampguy
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ferider
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Hoooo... Roland
Walking on thin ice here..
Care to elaborate?
[edit] I didn't notice the thread is that old...
Better built, a bit smaller, less flare, bokeh in-distinguishable when comparing to v4, Michael. I don't use it any more though, for use the CV 35/2.5 PII is just as good or better
Certainly in the bokeh department.
sanmich
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Better built, a bit smaller, less flare, bokeh in-distinguishable when comparing to v4, Michael. I don't use it any more though, for use the CV 35/2.5 PII is just as good or better
the CV 35 2.5 is undoubtedly one of their bests.
I sold mine and a canon 1.5 only to get the Hex-M which albeit a bit too big for my taste, is a great lens.
I need f/2 do switch easily to indoor situations...
James24
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Welcome.
Click on the link below to get some good price indicators. No distinction is made between German and Canadian ones.....like people said on the previous page, perhaps German ones are more sought after, but I don't imagine it makes a huge amount of difference. I'm looking for one too, btw. Something recent(ish).
http://www.antiquecameras.net/50summicronmlenses.html
RFluhver
Well-known
Thank God for RFF!! Thank heavens for this thread.
So I see a few 35/2 Summicrons in MapCamera, like this. These are labelled '2nd', meaning, I presume, the second version. The price seems reasonable to me and have been considering.
You guys reckon that the 2nd version is good? Any sample shots in both b&w and colour?
Cheers.
So I see a few 35/2 Summicrons in MapCamera, like this. These are labelled '2nd', meaning, I presume, the second version. The price seems reasonable to me and have been considering.
You guys reckon that the 2nd version is good? Any sample shots in both b&w and colour?
Cheers.