It's the sea, the sea!

[Keith (M)]

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M9 and Summarit 75mm. C+C welcomed.

[Bill Allsopp]

What co-operative kids you have to stand between the palms like that!

 

I like it.

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[pauledell]

Keith,

 

Perfect framing, gorgeous colors and excellent sharpness. I feel warmer already.

 

Paul

[Keith (M)]

Thank you both Taken last October at our usual autumnal hideaway just north of Tarragona.

[stuny]

Charming, crisp, colorful.

[ravinj]

Keith - Lovely and the colors are beautiful. How are you liking the Summarit? I almost bought one and then held back due to conflicting reviews.

[Keith (M)]

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Keith - Lovely and the colors are beautiful. How are you liking the Summarit? I almost bought one and then held back due to conflicting reviews.

 

Thanks.

 

Conflicting reviews? Well, there were some people who marked the Summarit range down for not being 'proper' Leica, which is taking badge-snobbery to extremes. Anyone who has used one will tell you that the performance is superb. To quote Erwin Puts:-

"The lens might be described as the ideal traveller's companion. It is compact, very lightweight and offers a performance only a shade below the APO-Summicron f2.

...beautifuly designed with clean lines and very functional look and feel. The mount has a solid feeling, is stable without the slightest slack, the click stops have a secure positioning with just the right amount of resistance." He carries on in the same positive manner regarding resolution, colour transmission and resistance to flare.

 

I have had the Summarit 75mm for a year now and it never fails to impress me with it's stunning performance whether on my M9 or M7. Unless f2 (or f1.4) is absolutely necessary, I can see no reason not to choose the Summarit and put the monetary difference to good use elsewhere.