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papih · March 26th, 2008, 10:15 AM

Hi,
I have a chance to buy either a 50 rigid summicron or 50mm summitar. The seller said the rigid is from 1966, and i dunno about the summitar. Is there any method to define the production year by the serial numbers?
The main usage of this lens is for daylight walkaround lens and portraiture.
I need recommendations on which lens that's better with M8. I Already have a 50 lux, so i dont need the super sharp and ultra contrasty. I wanted to have an old leica lens feel.
Probably the one with (the sacred words) leica glow and better bokeh?

And how about the handling and care (flare, coatings, front/rear scratch resistance, haze).
Which one need more special care in storage? Btw, i put all my leica glass in a electronic-controlled dry cabinet.

Tried to find comparison of those two lenses, but so far havent find a side-by-side comparison.

Thank you for any info on this.

March 26th, 2008, 10:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
papih Neuer Benutzer Join Date: October 31st, 2006 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Posts: 21	50mm Rigid Summicron or 50mm Summitar for M8? Hi, I have a chance to buy either a 50 rigid summicron or 50mm summitar. The seller said the rigid is from 1966, and i dunno about the summitar. Is there any method to define the production year by the serial numbers? The main usage of this lens is for daylight walkaround lens and portraiture. I need recommendations on which lens that's better with M8. I Already have a 50 lux, so i dont need the super sharp and ultra contrasty. I wanted to have an old leica lens feel. Probably the one with (the sacred words) leica glow and better bokeh? And how about the handling and care (flare, coatings, front/rear scratch resistance, haze). Which one need more special care in storage? Btw, i put all my leica glass in a electronic-controlled dry cabinet. Tried to find comparison of those two lenses, but so far havent find a side-by-side comparison. Thank you for any info on this.