First fast "portrait" lens of of 1938, Hektor 1.8/73mm as good as Summilux?

[petermcwerner]

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70 years after it was made, the first fast "portrait" lens made by Leitz is still capable of good results, but flare is high, as can be seen in the backlit trees. It seems less objectionable in B/W. Conrast is lower than in modern lenses, but can easily be increased in post-processing.

 

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Leica M8, Hektor 1.9/73mm (1938) - ISO=160 f/=6.3 - RAW + C1 + PS CS2

 

 

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[rosuna]

Do you have the Summilux 75mm?

[petermcwerner]

Do you have the Summilux 75mm?

I don't. I would think the Summilx is sharper, more contrasty and less subject to flare, but the Hektor has a signature of its own that makes it quite unique where a softer look is desirable.