rosuna Posted November 20, 2008 Share #1 Posted November 20, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) The last issue of the LFI magazine has a "presentation" and field test of the new Summilux-M 21mm f/1.4. The look wide open is impressive (I find the bokeh a bit harsh though). Like the Noctilux, this lens is a tool no other brand offers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 Hi rosuna, Take a look here LFI: Summilux-M 21mm f/1.4. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
sdai Posted November 20, 2008 Share #2 Posted November 20, 2008 I saw the article in magazine but didn't bother to read it carefully, have they tested it with a film camera? ... too bad it's only a 28mm on the M8, in that sense, you can do with a Nikon 28/1.4 on a D3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted November 20, 2008 Share #3 Posted November 20, 2008 I would very much like to see the results on film, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosuna Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted November 20, 2008 I saw the article in magazine but didn't bother to read it carefully, have they tested it with a film camera? ... too bad it's only a 28mm on the M8, in that sense, you can do with a Nikon 28/1.4 on a D3. It is not an easy lens to find. It's expensive too. I think the test was done on the M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Flatline Posted November 20, 2008 Share #5 Posted November 20, 2008 I read it, and I have to admit the article (read: the pictures) had the desired effect on me: I want one... and God knows prior to this I thought the notion of a wide fast lens was pointless. And I'm pretty curmodgeonly in terms of new stuff... I like what I have. Somehow, I will get my hands on one... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted November 20, 2008 Share #6 Posted November 20, 2008 The author of the piece is a member of this forum, btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posto 6 Posted November 20, 2008 Share #7 Posted November 20, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Still did not (&have not) managed to get one for last month, in spite of my extensive efforts with Solms..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosuna Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted November 21, 2008 I saw the article in magazine but didn't bother to read it carefully, have they tested it with a film camera? ... too bad it's only a 28mm on the M8, in that sense, you can do with a Nikon 28/1.4 on a D3. I hope the new Summilux will be better than the Nikkor... FM Reviews - 28mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted November 21, 2008 Share #9 Posted November 21, 2008 A 21mm f1.4 is simply a marvel, a huge tour de force. Something unthinkable, even now that it exists. It's a major tool. I understand and know the full value of such a lens, of such an engineering piece. I will get one. In good hands, just as the Noctilux, this will be a secret tool for some magical work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosuna Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted November 21, 2008 Well, I agree... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spylaw4 Posted November 21, 2008 Share #11 Posted November 21, 2008 Brett did indeed take the photos on the M8. They, and a wider selection, looked even more spectacular on his computer which he brought to the Leica Akademie in London at the end of last month. together with some photos he took in Istanbul. It is a superb lens, which is I believe due out sometime before late December. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted November 21, 2008 Share #12 Posted November 21, 2008 I would want one badly as well, but in case I really have it, someone would divorce me for the fifth time. At least. Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted November 21, 2008 Share #13 Posted November 21, 2008 I too saw Brett's rather ho-hum pictures in the LFI. As he admitted himself, few people would know that they had been taken with this 'wonder lens' unless they were told so. They look like nothing particular. So what is this lens good for, except Leica's bragging rights? To my mind, its size, weight and general unwieldiness (not to speak of the price) overstep the limits of practicality. One single thing makes it interesting: Its utter ridiculousness on a M8 suggests that Leica think the cropped sensor is a temporary expedient only. I had hoped against reason that Leica would launch a prime superwide. Now we shall probably not see any new M lenses during the foreseeable future, because all hands will be busy with creating real lenses for the S2, not just dummies. And the next camera on the totem pole, obviously, is the R10. The old man from the Age of the 21mm 4.5 Biogon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted November 21, 2008 Share #14 Posted November 21, 2008 I too saw Brett's rather ho-hum pictures in the LFI. As he admitted himself, few people would know that they had been taken with this 'wonder lens' unless they were told so. They look like nothing particular. So what is this lens good for, except Leica's bragging rights? To my mind, its size, weight and general unwieldiness (not to speak of the price) overstep the limits of practicality. One single thing makes it interesting: Its utter ridiculousness on a M8 suggests that Leica think the cropped sensor is a temporary expedient only. I had hoped against reason that Leica would launch a prime superwide. Now we shall probably not see any new M lenses during the foreseeable future, because all hands will be busy with creating real lenses for the S2, not just dummies. And the next camera on the totem pole, obviously, is the R10. The old man from the Age of the 21mm 4.5 Biogon Bragging rights? And with a reason! A 21mm f1.4 is indeed somethng out of this world. And I don't see what Leica could add to its line right now. There is the whole new summarit line, which is always forgotten! The only lens I see that's missing (but not regreted) would be a 28 f1.4. Other then that, it's an extremely solid, complete lineup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 21, 2008 Share #15 Posted November 21, 2008 Nenad and I tend to clash.. But he is spot-on here. It compares to no other. The only other attempt at this class -that comes not even close- is the Canon 24 1.4L, and that is a clunker to put it mildly.The Summilux 21 is the only lens of the new series that I am considering buying... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted November 21, 2008 Share #16 Posted November 21, 2008 Ha! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsh Posted November 21, 2008 Share #17 Posted November 21, 2008 I too think the 21 looks impressive, but I would sell both the 21 and 24 Elmarits to justify the purchase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hakku Posted November 21, 2008 Share #18 Posted November 21, 2008 Bragging rights? And with a reason! A 21mm f1.4 is indeed somethng out of this world.And I don't see what Leica could add to its line right now. There is the whole new summarit line, which is always forgotten! The only lens I see that's missing (but not regreted) would be a 28 f1.4. Other then that, it's an extremely solid, complete lineup. I won't dispute the outstanding job Leica did on the 21/24mm Summiluxes. They are certainly great lenses for those who need them and can afford them. However, I had much preferred if they came as Summicrons, less bulky and at more reasonable prices. With the Elmarits (still) being offered along with the 'luxes, I fear there will be no 2.0 'crons for these focal lenths soon. An 18 or 16mm Summicron wouldn't be bad, either, as a true wide angle lens for M8. H. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted November 21, 2008 Share #19 Posted November 21, 2008 I won't dispute the outstanding job Leica did on the 21/24mm Summiluxes. They are certainly great lenses for those who need them and can afford them. However, I had much preferred if they came as Summicrons, less bulky and at more reasonable prices. With the Elmarits (still) being offered along with the 'luxes, I fear there will be no 2.0 'crons for these focal lenths soon. An 18 or 16mm Summicron wouldn't be bad, either, as a true wide angle lens for M8. H. They are certainly great achievements. But one asks oneself, is this what Leica should must urgently have achieved? I agree with you that two Summicrons would have been a lot more practical. By the way, the 24mm Elmarit is discontinued, and the 21mm will probably be replaced too with something around f/3.8. And yes, on a M8, 21mm becomes just measly 28 ... The old man from the Age of the Standard Lens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 21, 2008 Share #20 Posted November 21, 2008 And yes, on a M8, 21mm becomes just measly 28 ... Fortunately:) I'm not good enough a photographer to do 21 mm equivalent justice:rolleyes: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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