Summilux 35mm pre-asph photos

Erik van Straten said:
Well, that is what it is all about. They are different lenses. When you don't see that ... Look at the highlights on the sugarpot on the left, for instance. The lenses draw them completely different. However, many people think those lenses are the same.
The distribution of the light over the whole frame is completely different too. See the other thread on the Summilux 35mm pre-asph.

The light was at both shots the same, btw.

Erik.
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May I ask which version do you prefer?

Thanks
 
damonsong said:
Thanks!

Now with the new scan I can tell that V1 definitely has better/more uniform foreground bokeh, background is a little harder to tell.
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I don't think that's correct. The v1 image is focused further into the frame than the v2, so it gives the appearance of more uniform/better foreground bokeh but in reality it's not. For example, the front of the tray is sharp in the v2 image and not in the v1 image. Look to the side of the tray and it becomes clear.

I think Erik may have a front focusing v2, or a back focusing v1. Either way, the focus point is not the same and apart form that, I see no difference except for conformation bias that the more expensive/rare item is better.
 
Erik van Straten said:
Personally I see a lot of differences. It is my goal to show that those are different lenses, not to show wich one is better. To make a decision wich one is better is a very subjective matter. It is like choosing between a Stradivarius and an Amati.

Erik.
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I must be too fine dear to tell the difference, but I just don't see them as different lenses.

Either way, you make excellent shots with the v1 and every other lens Erik, nothing seems to hold you back. :D
 
Erik van Straten said:
I like the v1 better because of the more even illumination of the frame. The v2 has a brighter center, but darker corners. Also a bit more contrast in the center of the image.

Erik.
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It's interesting we see different things. To my eyes, your photos show darker corners in he v1.

And as stated above in the thread, I haven't had curvature in the field with multiple v2 copies nor has anyone elses that I've seen.

I think you might find Erik that a CLA of your v2 might resolve it.

The slightly lower contrast of the v1 I briefly had was nice, but the flare problems relative to the v2 relegates the v1 to collector fun for me. Sold my v1 quick.
 
m2, summilux 35 v2, neopan 400 (expired batch), lc-29

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Giulio
 
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