Woody Campbell Posted January 3, 2009 Share #1 Â Posted January 3, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've grown more and more attached to my pre-asp 35mm Summicron v. 4. Which legacy lenses have this type of signature (relatively low contrast wide open, increasing as you stop down; no linear distortion; Leica glow; terrific brokeh). Among the 50 mm 'crons? The 28s? The 21s? Â Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Hi Woody Campbell, Take a look here What lenses are most similar to my 35mm Summicron v.4. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
lct Posted January 3, 2009 Share #2 Â Posted January 3, 2009 Not sure what to mean by 'glow' exactly but those lenses of mine match well my 35/2 IV: Â Summilux-M 35/1.4, latest pre-asph (code # 11870) Summicron-C 40/2.0 (code # 11542) Summilux-M 50/1.4, latest pre-asph (code # 11868) Summicron-M 50/2.0, with tab (code # 11819) Elmarit 90/2.8, with detachable 'head' (code # 11129) Elmarit-M 135/2.8, with goggles (code # 11829) Â As far as wides, i would think of the pre-asph 21/2.8 (code # 11134) and 28/2.8 (code # 11804) but i don't use them any more so better ask current owners. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
svante Posted January 3, 2009 Share #3  Posted January 3, 2009 Obvious candidates are also: 75mm Summilux 50mm Zeiss C Sonnar  In fact I think that these two lenses have the qualities you list to an even greater extent than the v.IV 'cron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun Posted January 3, 2009 Share #4 Â Posted January 3, 2009 I also love the rendition of the latest version of the Elmar 50/2.8 collapsible and use it a fair bit in conjunction with a V4 35/2. I'm not saying the rendering is the same but they are both wonderfully compact, lightweight, ergonomic lenses and the Elmar does have a distinctive signature and beautifully warm colour rendition. Cheers -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted January 3, 2009 Share #5 Â Posted January 3, 2009 The currrent 50/2.8 is a very contrasty lens that i like much as well but i would not use it with a 35/2 IV personally. Matches modern asph lenses much better IMHO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted January 4, 2009 Share #6 Â Posted January 4, 2009 I like the little 50/2.8. The focussing mount makes it very quick to focus - only a small movement of the focussing ring results in a relatively large movement of the rangefinder patch which makes it quick and precise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted January 4, 2009 Share #7  Posted January 4, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Woody: Let me refer you to my post from last year on "The Mandler lenses" - These are all lenses designed contemporaneously with your v.4 35 'cron by the same Canadian design team, and in general match the signature you describe.  http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/45854-praise-mandler-lenses.html  Some lenses mentioned above are clearly also in this signature group, although I didn't list them because I don't own or use them (50 f/1.4 pre-ASPH, 75 f/1.4, 135 f/2.8). I'm looking around (casually) for a 50 f/1.4 pre-ASPH myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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