Frank Black Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share #21 Posted January 1, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Jan wich camera is he holding ? is the lens a dual range summicron ? And the rigid works well with digital, you mean in terms of contrast ? like has been written above ? will it work well on colour ? Brian, you make me wonder... Is the 1965 desirable collector`s wise or users wise ? Cheers Happy 2010 everyone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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telewatt Posted January 1, 2010 Share #22 Posted January 1, 2010 Frank a good rigid is a great performer...but most of the lenses having haze, so you have to look very carfully with a penlight to see if it is clean..! on the picture he is holding a Leica M3 with the dual-range rigid Summicron... here some color shots with the rigid Summicron...Mainstadion Munich at night.... 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! regards, Jan Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! regards, Jan ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/108257-summicron-50-mm-advice/?do=findComment&comment=1171143'>More sharing options...
Guest cweg Posted January 2, 2010 Share #23 Posted January 2, 2010 Does anyone has a example with a M8 and the rigid ? flickr.com has it all leica m8 rigid - Flickr: Search Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted January 7, 2010 Share #24 Posted January 7, 2010 Old single coated Nikkors work great on Digital Nikons. I see no reason why it should not be the same on Leica. The difference between the DR/Rigid and 1973 is the availble area of sharpness at 2 and 2.8 is greater on the 1973 ( actually 1969 version). The 1969 has more contrast and a little less resolution than the DR/Rigid models. As you look at the various versions of the Summicrons, the area of sharp definition at F2.0 is small circle at the center in the early very versions and increases with later ones. The Last one is sharp into the corners at 2.0. Contrast goes up with each generation. DR and Rigids are the same optically. There is absolutely no difference. The DR optical cells that come out to be 51.9 mm were mated to the DR mount. The others were mated to proper mounts for their exact production focal length. With any lens that has removeable front optics, the last 4 digits of the serial are inscribed on the inside of the focus mount so the cell that is properly mated to the correct mount stays with that mount. If they don`t match, then DO NOT BUY as it will not focus properly and is not repairable. DR/Rigids and 1969 all have removeable optical cells They can be put on an enlarger and make great enlarging lenses for LARGE prints. For small, get a enlarging lens. The 1969 has much flatter field. You will need the adapter to mount on an enlarger. Probably difficult to find. For an M8, if you want a normal focal length, 35 mm would be correct. Verion 1 and 4 are " collectable priced". Version 2 & 3 are "affordable". 50 mm will have a narrower angle of view on the crop sensor M8, but still a nice lens for many applications. Combine with a 24 or 28 for a fine two lens kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianv Posted January 13, 2010 Share #25 Posted January 13, 2010 My M8 arrived today, and the Type 1 Rigid Summicron is the first lens to go onto it. I'm still getting used to this camera. Did anyone realize it has a light meter in it! I was setting the F-Stop and Shutter speed like I do on the M3, and these LIGHTS kept coming on the the viewfinder! Took me a minute to realize what they were. The Rigid works fine, but I will do more extensive shooting this weekend. Honestly, I would go for the Type I Rigid. I will do a comparison with the Type 2 and with my Mint-Glass Collapsible Summicron. I will not be putting the Thorium Summicrons on it. I just can't get past the idea of the CCD being hit by radiation. It's Cumulutive with a CCD, not with film. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianv Posted January 14, 2010 Share #26 Posted January 14, 2010 I'm still reading up on the M8 and installing software. However- the seller included "Leica M Digital Photography" by Brian Bowers as a gift with the camera, along with some extras such as SD card and UV/IR filters not mentioned in the ad. The author writes that his old Type 1 Rigid Summicron with its lower contrast and higher resolving power is wonderful with the Digital M8. His lens was also an early one like mine, ~1957 vintage. Same version as the 1965 lens, although I've read that the knurling on the Focus Ring was changed. That was reassuring to read, I do know the same is true of my older Nikkor lenses on the Nikon DSLR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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