50mm lenses.

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Hi all, can anyone who has used an Elamar and a Summitar (50mm) tell me what the difference is, using both B&W and colour film?

 

I realise the variation in aperture sizes, it’s the image quality I’m interested in.

 

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

 

Andy

[dkCambridgeshire]

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[bill]

Hi Andy,

 

I have both. I use the Elmar far more than the Summitar, mainly because of the compactness of the latter, which makes my IIIc truly pocketable.

 

That said, in the image stakes, I prefer the results I get with the Elmar. Here are some examples:

 

Elmar:

 

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Summitar:

 

 

 

 

I think the results I get with the Elmar suit my subject matter better. I rarely need the speed of the Summitar.

 

I'm afraid I hardly shoot colour, with my IIIc, so can't help you there.

 

Regards,

 

Bill

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Thanks for information and the picures, it really helps to see side by side comparisons. I'll look into this book too.

 

Cheers

 

Andy

[rubenkok]

Hi Andy,

Here is some nice reading Leica M-Lenses - Their soul and secrets

50mm f/2,8 Elmar; page 46

50mm f/2,8 Elmar-M; page 47

unfortunately it has no information on the Summitar lens.

Hope this is some help,

Ruben

[eyedeebee]

Great link!

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Thanks for the link Ruben, its a realy interesting read.

 

Andy