wilfredo Posted October 21, 2009 Share #1 Posted October 21, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm looking to get a 35mm R lens for my DSLR and initially considered the Elmarit and Summicron. I am leaning toward the Summicron but I am wondering what the buzz is on the Summilux? The larger size does not appeal to me but it won't hurt to have a faster lens either. Any fans of the Summilux R? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Hi wilfredo, Take a look here 35mm Summilux R. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
lct Posted October 21, 2009 Share #2 Posted October 21, 2009 You would have to grind your 5D2 mirror if it's like the 5D1 i'm afraid. See PebblePlace.com. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_d Posted October 21, 2009 Share #3 Posted October 21, 2009 I love my 35mm R Summilux on my R9/DMR. This lens that I borrowed from a friend made me switch from Nikon to Leica. I must admit it is heavy and at times I wish I had a 35mm Elmarit to travel lighter. We always want what we don't have. If you shoot in low light the Summilux is worth the extra weight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted October 21, 2009 You would have to grind your 5D2 mirror if it's like the 5D1 i'm afraid. See PebblePlace.com. Ict, Thanks for the tip. No Summilux for me, I'm not about to start grinding anything :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted October 23, 2009 Share #5 Posted October 23, 2009 I fully agree with Dave - see my photo made with it:- http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/landscape-travel/102952-buonas-lake-zug.html I love it and eventhough the 50 summicron was much much smaller I got rid of it and kept the 35 Lux. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted November 2, 2009 Share #6 Posted November 2, 2009 Wilfredo, the 35 Summilux is a very special lens. The 80 Summilux is tops, but the 35 Lux, full frame is extradorinary. The depth of color, the bokeh wide open is very unique. Just one of those special wonders. It's HUGE & HEAVY, even heavier than the 80 Lux. What a lens! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted November 2, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Wilfredo, the 35 Summilux is a very special lens. The 80 Summilux is tops, but the 35 Lux, full frame is extradorinary. The depth of color, the bokeh wide open is very unique. Just one of those special wonders. It's HUGE & HEAVY, even heavier than the 80 Lux. What a lens! The problem is that it would require grinding the mirror on the 5D II. Too bad. I bet it has exceptional bokeh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Roberts Posted November 3, 2009 Share #8 Posted November 3, 2009 The problem is that it would require grinding the mirror on the 5D II. Too bad. I bet it has exceptional bokeh? Well, it's more of a reportage lens actually. So it doesn't have the bokeh the 80 Lux has (or even the 50 come to that), but it's very, very nice all the same, as Ben says unique for a 35. It's also less distorted / better corrected than a lot of 35s out there... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
salvi Posted November 3, 2009 Share #9 Posted November 3, 2009 Hi Wilfredo I have also one ... even if it is heavy it balances with my R8/DMR absolutely perfect. Colors’ are simply superb ...! It's one of my favorite lenses in the R System. Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicamr Posted November 5, 2009 Share #10 Posted November 5, 2009 I just love my 35 Summilux. I have a 35 Summicron but is blown away by the Summilux. The extra weight is no big deal as my R9 / DMR comb just got a lot lighter by not using the 28 - 90 Vario. Three links below 1, Of shots taken with 35 & 50 Lux's and 90 APO 2, Cron and Lux comparison. 3, 35 Summilux only shots http://www.flickr.com/photos/64867143@N00/sets/72157622611161043/ Leica Lux & Cron shots - a set on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/64867143@N00/sets/72157622741335426/ The images shown on Flickr will not convey the sharpness of the images, but I can assure that the big file versions scream even at f1.4 Regarding use of the Summilux on the Canon, can't comment. regards Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH21 Posted November 6, 2009 Share #11 Posted November 6, 2009 Why be afraid to grind the mirror on your 5D2? I did mine 2 months ago with no problems. Just pack the mirror box with lint free cloth and cover the cloth with card board cut to size and tape to leave only the mirror exposed. Draw a line on the mirror with a marker to make sure you cut evenly. Probably only need to cut 3-4mm off. Use a small diamond abrasive tip and go slowly from side to side. I rigged up a vacuum hose to be close to the camera mirror box to suck up the dust as I went but not sure it was necessary. Then when done, turn upside down by the vacuum and removed cardboard and cloth. Set the camera for mirror cleaning and dust out. I had done my the mirror on my 5D classic as well (btw-will be selling it) so this time it went faster - only took about 40 minutes in total. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted November 6, 2009 Why be afraid to grind the mirror on your 5D2? I did mine 2 months ago with no problems. Just pack the mirror box with lint free cloth and cover the cloth with card board cut to size and tape to leave only the mirror exposed. Draw a line on the mirror with a marker to make sure you cut evenly. Probably only need to cut 3-4mm off. Use a small diamond abrasive tip and go slowly from side to side. I rigged up a vacuum hose to be close to the camera mirror box to suck up the dust as I went but not sure it was necessary. Then when done, turn upside down by the vacuum and removed cardboard and cloth. Set the camera for mirror cleaning and dust out. I had done my the mirror on my 5D classic as well (btw-will be selling it) so this time it went faster - only took about 40 minutes in total. You, are one brave man with good skills. I don't feel I have the skills to do that and I don't have the equipment you mentioned. I'll aim for a Summicron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrice Posted November 9, 2009 Share #13 Posted November 9, 2009 Wow a thread I'm probably the most qualified to reply to! I have had both the latest summicron and latest summilux, I've used both on an R8 and on a Canon 5D-II. I ground my mirror for both the Summilux and the 19mm v2. If you mostly shoot f/2.0 and smaller get the summicron, it's almost as sharp (extreme corners are total mush until about f/4.0 though) and has great bokeh and most notably a closer min focus. Oh and it's way smaller. some pics... first the summilux wide open on 5D-II http://gallery.photo.net/photo/9435184-lg.jpg http://gallery.photo.net/photo/9203130-lg.jpg http://gallery.photo.net/photo/9200894-lg.jpg http://gallery.photo.net/photo/9096570-lg.jpg http://gallery.photo.net/photo/9203135-lg.jpg on R8 http://gallery.photo.net/photo/9694492-lg.jpg http://gallery.photo.net/photo/9694456-lg.jpg And then the summicron wide open (on 5D mark I) http://gallery.photo.net/photo/8217400-lg.jpg http://gallery.photo.net/photo/8217399-lg.jpg http://gallery.photo.net/photo/8999483-lg.jpg And here's one with the Summilux stopped down http://gallery.photo.net/photo/9506152-lg.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted November 9, 2009 Share #14 Posted November 9, 2009 Wow a thread I'm probably the most qualified to reply to! I have had both the latest summicron and latest summilux, I've used both on an R8 and on a Canon 5D-II. I ground my mirror for both the Summilux and the 19mm v2. If you mostly shoot f/2.0 and smaller get the summicron, it's almost as sharp (extreme corners are total mush until about f/4.0 though) and has great bokeh and most notably a closer min focus. Oh and it's way smaller. some pics... first the summilux wide open on 5D-II http://gallery.photo.net/photo/9435184-lg.jpg http://gallery.photo.net/photo/9203130-lg.jpg http://gallery.photo.net/photo/9200894-lg.jpg http://gallery.photo.net/photo/9096570-lg.jpg http://gallery.photo.net/photo/9203135-lg.jpg on R8 http://gallery.photo.net/photo/9694492-lg.jpg http://gallery.photo.net/photo/9694456-lg.jpg And then the summicron wide open (on 5D mark I) http://gallery.photo.net/photo/8217400-lg.jpg http://gallery.photo.net/photo/8217399-lg.jpg http://gallery.photo.net/photo/8999483-lg.jpg And here's one with the Summilux stopped down http://gallery.photo.net/photo/9506152-lg.jpg Daniel, very nice work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrice Posted November 10, 2009 Share #15 Posted November 10, 2009 Thanks Ben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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