Summilux vs. Summicron vs. Summarit

[hoppyman]

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The OP was asking for opinions on the Summarit , the Summicron and The Summilux 50 ASPH. So that comment comparing the Nokton and the old 1966 Summilux is misleading.

There is a lot more about the Voigtlander lens in that review too, and at the link that I posted which places the Summilux ASPH against the Summicron.

[lars_bergquist]

The 50mm Summilux ASPH is of course unbeatable -- just as good at 1.4 as the 'cron is at 2.0, and the most flare-resistant 50mm lens (possibly the most flare-resistant lens, period) I have ever used.

 

I own this lens however by virtue of the fact that I picked one up less than a year after it was launched. Today it seems to be virtually unobtainable, so it is out of the discussion.

 

The old man from the Age of the 7.5cm Tessar (on roll film folders, of course)

[ArtZ]

The OP was asking for opinions on the Summarit , the Summicron and The Summilux 50 ASPH. So that comment comparing the Nokton and the old 1966 Summilux is misleading.

There is a lot more about the Voigtlander lens in that review too, and at the link that I posted which places the Summilux ASPH against the Summicron.

 

Geoff, if you read my original post I recommended the Summicron-M 50 as primary 50mm lens and the Nokton 50/1.5 for those times when he needs a fast lens.

 

I use much more often my Summicron 50 than my Summilux 50 ASPH or my Nokton 50/1.5 or my Nokton 50/1.1. And I love the Nokton 50/1.5 on a M8 for portraits... Ladies usually dislike the Summilux 50 ASPH as a portrait lens...

 

Besides the OP also said is to be used on a M8.2. This is an important point because a 50mm lens on a M8 becomes a portrait lens. On a M9 I would prefer a 75mm as a portrait lens...

[sadiepaige01]

Generally, the images shot with Summicrons have less motion blur than those with Summilux lenses. This is because the Crons leave you with a lots of extra money in your pockets that proper shooting technique will allow you to use as ballast, While the Summilux user will be so much lighter in the wallet that they cannot properly stabilize the camera at low shutter speeds. This issue is even further exacerbated by the Noctilux lenses.

[batmobile]

+1 for the CRON (latest).

 

Reasonable price - sharp @ a very nice bokeh - fast enough (at least for me) - built-in hood.

 

I'm much happier with my Summicron than with my previously owned Summarit.

 

If you go for the Summarit than you have to buy the extra hood because this lens is sensitive to flare (which btw applies to the Summicron too to some degree).

 

Never owned a Summilux however ...

 

Since when does a regular 50mm f2 lens coming in at nearly $2000 qualify as 'reasonably priced?' I think the price of the pedestrian 50 summicron is one of the most outrageous in the entire line. I am not knocking it as a lens - I am sure it is wonderful - but the price is ridiculous.

 

My advice to anyone looking at the 50mm f2-f2.5 range is to look at used Summarits and ZM Planars, as well as the CV 50 1.5. I just dont see the value in the Summicron at all. Personal view I know...

[rothorn]

I use for some time as well the Summilux and the Summarit as well on the M6 ttl as on the M9.

It all depends on the weight you are able and willingly to carry. I take in all bright daylight outdoor photography the Summarit. In poor light conditions I take the Summilux. When applying an aperture above f4 you are a real expert to notice differences. The lower weight of the Summarit gives you the opportunity of a more stable hand.