28 Summilux vs 28 Summicron

[BigBabyEarl]

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I had always thought a 28 summilux would be my favorite lens. Now that I own it I have to say first, it is really amazing glass. However, it's also just a bit cumbersome. I love my 50 APO for its size and quality. Would the new 28 Summicron be a better match or should I just learn to deal with the extra size? I have a 35 summilux FLE and the 0.95 50. In terms of a set the summilux 28 fits in, but when it comes down to it- I always seem to grab the 50 APO because of how easy and enjoyable it is to use.

[FrozenInTime]

Really small lenses are great for everyday use :

The 28 Elmarit is a nice compliment for the 28 Summilux : e.g. an outdoor and indoor / night pairing.

 

The 28 Summicron with hood is not much shorter than the 28 Summilux ; without hood about the same as a 50.

 

I held back from trading in my 28 Summicron when getting the 28 Summilux;

I like all three ; just like multiple 50s, there a time and place where each shines.

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[TheGodParticle/Hari]

If you can put up with the 50/0.95, you will also get used to the 28/1.4

 

 

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[mmradman]

If you can put up with the 50/0.95, you will also get used to the 28/1.4

 

 

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Compared to any SLR 28mm it is small and most of them are slower than f1.4 lenses, don't even try Otus 28mm 

[mmradman]

Just to illustrate previous post; Elmarit R 28mm Mk 2 is a very compact lens but when paired with R-Adapter M it towers Summilux.  All distortion is another 28mm lens equivalent -

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[haljaberi]

I own the 28 Summilux , and if I want to check the blockage zone in viewfinder I just open my left eye. It is really amazing glass and I won't substitute it with any other 28mm because of its size

 

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[LeicaPassion]

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... I won't substitute it with any other 28mm because of its size

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Edited October 27, 2016 by LeicaPassion

[Jeff S]

The 28 Summicron with hood is not much shorter than the 28 Summilux ; without hood about the same as a 50.

 

 

 

Like many others, I use the 35 Summilux hood on the 28 Summicron.  There are other hoods that also work....depending how much coverage one demands.

 

Jeff

Edited October 27, 2016 by Jeff S

[Tmuussoni]

I have the Summicron version #2. I thought about the Summilux for long time, but the size of the Lux kinda turns me off. So I recommend the new Summicron #2. It's best of both worlds between Elmarit and Summilux. the new hood is awesome and in my opinion I prefer the bokeh of the Summicron over the Summilux. It's tad smoother, even if it's slightly less blur. Half the weight (270 g vs 440 g)