Summaron 3,5/35

andym911 · 07/19/08, 09:08 PM

I bought one recently to go with my IIf.
Had the chance to shoot some TriX today with it and I must say I am impressed...great handling,sharp with medium contrast...a wonderful little lens for realtively small money.

Here an example from the woods.

Regards
Andy

andym911 · 07/19/08, 09:10 PM

and one more.....

bill · 07/19/08, 10:36 PM

Andy, I have of these lenses too. They are often overlooked in favour of their slightly faster brethren and do not command such high prices as a result. I absolutely agree with you - handling is sure and precise, and results are definitely pleasing. Congratulations on your purchase, and do show us some more!

Regards,

Bill

RITskellar · 07/20/08, 10:14 PM

Agreed. I just picked up one of these myself, and have quickly run a couple rolls of film through it. It is a most excellent value and thus far am very happy with the results. The size and proportions of it make it very easy to use, and 300 bucks for a mint, late model is really great. The attached pics aren't as nice as (the other) Andy's posted above, but it's early days for this lens on my MP.

andybarton · 07/20/08, 10:49 PM

my 1954 m version was soft and flat, even after an MK CLA. I sold it.

Nice to see that others are having better results.

thomasw_ · 07/20/08, 11:24 PM

I have a 2,8 Summaron that I like more than the Summicron 35/2 V.4 I had. Here's a recent sundrenched shot without a hood; I find the recessed front lens to be very resistant to flare:>

bill · 07/20/08, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomasw_

I find the recessed front lens to be very resistant to flare:>

That's a very good point Thomas. The IROOA hood does fit, but I seldom find myself bothering to use it. The deeply inset front element does seem pretty flare-resistant.

Regards,

Bill

p.s. I think we should all shut up now before we talk the prices up

andym911 · 07/20/08, 11:36 PM

Thomas

great whot and thanks for mentioning the flare resistance..will try some sun shots once the sun decides to show its face here in Ddorf!

Bill, you have a point

andym911 · 07/20/08, 11:37 PM

I meant to say great shot thomas.....

RITskellar · 07/21/08, 12:54 AM

3 Andy's with 3 Summaron 35/3.5's, must be a good sign.

Cheers, Andy

tobey bilek · 07/22/08, 06:19 AM

The 50 3.5 late Red Scale is just as nice. Same type image

07/19/08, 10:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
bill Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 01/27/03 Location: Frimley Posts: 2,412	Re: Summaron 3,5/35 Andy, I have of these lenses too. They are often overlooked in favour of their slightly faster brethren and do not command such high prices as a result. I absolutely agree with you - handling is sure and precise, and results are definitely pleasing. Congratulations on your purchase, and do show us some more! Regards, Bill __________________ Bill Palmer (Gentleman Amateur and Leica Lout) ________________________________ "God is not on the side of the big battalions, but on the side of those who shoot best." 12 of my best Some of my images

07/20/08, 10:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
andybarton Moderator Join Date: 06/21/06 Location: Airstrip 1 - 53:17:00N 03:04:00W Posts: 8,127	Re: Summaron 3,5/35 my 1954 m version was soft and flat, even after an MK CLA. I sold it. Nice to see that others are having better results. __________________ Cheers, Andy ___________________________ 2008 Spring Collection now released

07/20/08, 11:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
thomasw_ Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 10/05/06 Location: Fort Langley, BC Posts: 251	Re: Summaron 3,5/35 I have a 2,8 Summaron that I like more than the Summicron 35/2 V.4 I had. Here's a recent sundrenched shot without a hood; I find the recessed front lens to be very resistant to flare:> __________________ __________________ MP M3 M2 L 28/2, 35/1.4 ASPH, 35/2.8, 50/1.4 ASPH, 50/2.8, 75/1.4 ___________________ flickr

07/20/08, 11:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
andym911 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 11/05/06 Location: Düsseldorf Posts: 1,054	Re: Summaron 3,5/35 Thomas great whot and thanks for mentioning the flare resistance..will try some sun shots once the sun decides to show its face here in Ddorf! Bill, you have a point __________________ “No man hath given his child anything better than good manners.” - Prophet Muhammad (570-632)

07/20/08, 11:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
andym911 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 11/05/06 Location: Düsseldorf Posts: 1,054	Re: Summaron 3,5/35 I meant to say great shot thomas..... __________________ “No man hath given his child anything better than good manners.” - Prophet Muhammad (570-632)

07/21/08, 12:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
RITskellar Benutzer Join Date: 01/20/07 Location: Stumptown USA Posts: 66	Re: Summaron 3,5/35 3 Andy's with 3 Summaron 35/3.5's, must be a good sign. Cheers, Andy

07/22/08, 06:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
tobey bilek Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 06/28/06 Posts: 270	Re: Summaron 3,5/35 The 50 3.5 late Red Scale is just as nice. Same type image

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