wilfredo Posted October 20, 2009 Share #1 Posted October 20, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm in the market for a used 35mm R Elmarit or Summicron. Any thoughts on these? I'll be using it on a Canon 5D Mark II Has Leica terminated all production of R lenses being that there will be no R10? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 Hi wilfredo, Take a look here 35mm R Elmarit or Summicron?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
earleygallery Posted October 20, 2009 Share #2 Posted October 20, 2009 Go for the Summicron, I personally like the earlier Mandler lens and if you are using it on a Canon you can buy any version - I mean single, double or triple cams. Superb lens. And yes, the R line is discontinued now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 20, 2009 Share #3 Posted October 20, 2009 I have no experience of the Elmarit. On the 5D1 the Summicron is plenty sharp in the center with a very smooth bokeh but corners are rather soft at f/2 and f/2.8 and the lens vignettes at those same apertures. Vignetting is easy to adjust in PP though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted October 20, 2009 Go for the Summicron, I personally like the earlier Mandler lens and if you are using it on a Canon you can buy any version - I mean single, double or triple cams. Superb lens. And yes, the R line is discontinued now. James, What does "Cams" refer to? I'm new to R lens and I'm not familiar with this terminology. It is a shame that these lenses have come to the end of the road. There is a growing market among Canon and other DSLR users. I'm glad they can still be obtained. After getting the Elmarit 90mm R and two Zeiss lenses, My Canon L lenses mostly sit in my camera bag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted October 20, 2009 I have no experience of the Elmarit. On the 5D1 the Summicron is plenty sharp in the center with a very smooth bokeh but corners are rather soft at f/2 and f/2.8 and the lens vignettes at those same apertures. Vignetting is easy to adjust in PP though. I can live with that. Is this lens at its best @ f/5.6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 20, 2009 Share #6 Posted October 20, 2009 I can live with that. Is this lens at its best @ f/5.6 Yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooky Posted October 20, 2009 Share #7 Posted October 20, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've used both versions of the Summicron. But now I use the second version of the Elmarit R and is a bit sharper across it's range. I haven't really lost much use in low light either. Both are fine lenses, I shoot mostly transparencies, and I was actually surprised by the Elmarit R and it has a flatter field and better corners. Enjoy either one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted October 20, 2009 Share #8 Posted October 20, 2009 James, What does "Cams" refer to? I'm new to R lens and I'm not familiar with this terminology. Wilfredo, you will see R lenses advertised as 1, 2 or 3 cam or R cam only (the later lenses). The cams are for coupling with the meters on the SL, SL2 and R cameras. R series cameras need 3 or R cam lenses to work properly, but as you are using a Canon there is no coupling with the camera so any 'R' mount lens will be fine. The point is that the 1 or 2 cam lenses are usually cheaper to buy. I use my Summicron on a 20D, heres a shot taken at f2 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/100853-35mm-r-elmarit-or-summicron/?do=findComment&comment=1082627'>More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share #9 Posted October 20, 2009 Wilfredo, you will see R lenses advertised as 1, 2 or 3 cam or R cam only (the later lenses). The cams are for coupling with the meters on the SL, SL2 and R cameras. R series cameras need 3 or R cam lenses to work properly, but as you are using a Canon there is no coupling with the camera so any 'R' mount lens will be fine. The point is that the 1 or 2 cam lenses are usually cheaper to buy. I use my Summicron on a 20D, heres a shot taken at f2 James, That looks really good. Thanks for enlightening me. Nothing sells me better on a lens than a good image. Wilfredo+ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted October 20, 2009 Anyone care to comment on the difference between the ROM version of the 35mm Summicron lens and the non- ROM version? Can we expect a drop in prices on the used market since these lenses are no longer in production? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted October 20, 2009 Share #11 Posted October 20, 2009 ROM is only relevant if you are using an R8 or R9. As I've said above, personally I would look for the earlier version Summicron in any case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted October 20, 2009 James, Any idea what a more or less minty lens should go for? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 20, 2009 Share #13 Posted October 20, 2009 Got a minty one (v2, 3 cam, 1978) for 390 EUR last year. This 450 EUR copy is from 1978 as well and comes with a 6 month warranty. Serious professional seller who sold me one body 3 years ago. You might wish to ask them to deduce VAT i.e. 20% in Italy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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