rob_x2004 Posted August 22, 2009 Share #1 Posted August 22, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Cant get past my R50/1.4 Sure the M ASPH are more ... something but ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aesop Posted August 26, 2009 Share #2 Posted August 26, 2009 Cant get past my R50/1.4Sure the M ASPH are more ... something but ... ...in the last 3 months, I've more or less abandoned my 50 M-Summilux ASPH for the pre-asph. I shoot strictly B&W film and definitely prefer the >10" X 8"prints from the pre-asph. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted August 26, 2009 Share #3 Posted August 26, 2009 ... There are not so many Leica lenses that is WORTH to throw away... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesop Posted August 26, 2009 Share #4 Posted August 26, 2009 ... There are not so many Leica lenses that is WORTH to throw away... ...agreed, Luigi - I have no plans to get rid of my grossly under-used 50 ASPH. Perhaps when I start shooting colour or digital, it will come into its own. Until then, the pre-asph will be favoured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahogany Posted August 26, 2009 Share #5 Posted August 26, 2009 Quick question from me - I've been looking at a 50mm pre-ASPH Summicron as my first piece of glass for my recently acquired M6. What are your opinions on this lens? Is it a good all rounder? What's the bokeh like? I'll only probably be able to afford one piece of Leica glass, so I don't want to be making any rash decisions... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted August 26, 2009 Share #6 Posted August 26, 2009 Which 50 summicron are you looking at? There isn't actually an aspherical version of the lens, so there's really no such thing as a pre-asph summicron. All the 50 summicrons are well regarded. Though I'd argue that a lot of users don't consider them a very sexy option. Not really sure why that is. Personally, I'd opt for a 35 summicron (one of the pre-asph versions), but then I prefer a slightly wider field of view. Some people complain that the 50 cron is a little prone to flare. And you don't usually hear a lot of people bragging about its bokeh (a very subjective thing, anyway). Still, it's a very sharp lens. And a classic one, at that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahogany Posted August 27, 2009 Share #7 Posted August 27, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Which 50 summicron are you looking at? There isn't actually an aspherical version of the lens, so there's really no such thing as a pre-asph summicron.All the 50 summicrons are well regarded. Though I'd argue that a lot of users don't consider them a very sexy option. Not really sure why that is. Personally, I'd opt for a 35 summicron (one of the pre-asph versions), but then I prefer a slightly wider field of view. Some people complain that the 50 cron is a little prone to flare. And you don't usually hear a lot of people bragging about its bokeh (a very subjective thing, anyway). Still, it's a very sharp lens. And a classic one, at that. The one I was looking at was a Leica Summicron 50mm f2-M (serial number 3958430) - which I believe indicates its manufacture is after 2000. Regarding the bokeh issue - its a personal and, indeed, subjective thing - to whit, I have answered my own question via viewing the dedicated Flickr groups images and its answered my question satisfactorily. I may well plumb for a 35mm at some point, but it will be after the 50. Cheers for your answer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgray Posted August 28, 2009 Share #8 Posted August 28, 2009 In my experience, the summicron is a great lens. Mine flared a bit at times, but other than that, I had no complaints. I sold it to get the ASPH Summilux. I kind of wanted the extra speed. I can't imagine trading the ASPH for a pre-ASPH. It's sharp, resists flare, and has decent performance at minimum focus distance. I don't find it too sharp, too contrasty, or possessing of funky bokeh. The only complaints I could think up of are the price and the fact that the pre-ASPH is a bit more compact. For me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongrelnomad Posted August 29, 2009 Share #9 Posted August 29, 2009 The one I was looking at was a Leica Summicron 50mm f2-M (serial number 3958430) - which I believe indicates its manufacture is after 2000. Regarding the bokeh issue - its a personal and, indeed, subjective thing - to whit, I have answered my own question via viewing the dedicated Flickr groups images and its answered my question satisfactorily. I may well plumb for a 35mm at some point, but it will be after the 50. Cheers for your answer. It's a great lense - not the sexiest (three-stops slower than Leica's fastest lense), and not the smallest (the 50/2.8 Elmar is truly tiny), but a fantastic all-rounder with a great signature. It's one of my favourite lenses - and that's before you realise it is also great, great value... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeplanter Posted August 29, 2009 Share #10 Posted August 29, 2009 The only was you'll get my Summicron 35mm asph from me is to pry it from my cold, dead fingers. Jim B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Roberts Posted August 30, 2009 Share #11 Posted August 30, 2009 Cant get past my R50/1.4Sure the M ASPH are more ... something but ... No but I'm considering that--or a Summarit--for precisely those reasons of yours. The current 50 1.4 R Lux is my favourite Leica 50 to date... I'd love an M version, but I don't honestly know which of the pre-ASPH versions "lines up" if any do... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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