Keith (M) Posted March 2, 2011 Share #1 Posted March 2, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) The first sunny afternoon for what seemed ages today, so dashed out armed with M9 & M7 to make the most of it, meandering around Malmsbury for a couple of hours. Browsing through the M9's images in LR3, I clicked on the 1:1 icon and was amazed/delighted at the resolution and detail captured in this shot. The two images below are (1) the full frame, nothing done other than 'save for web' and (2) ditto except for zooming in to 1:1. No sharpening, no tweaks, no nothing. Should I have been surprised? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Hi Keith (M), Take a look here M9 + Summarit 75mm Resolution (Contains Images). I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Ecar Posted March 2, 2011 Share #2 Posted March 2, 2011 Should I have been surprised? No - it's an amazing lens. In terms of IQ at the same aperture, it's hard to justify the price difference with the Cron 75 IMHO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hart Posted March 3, 2011 Share #3 Posted March 3, 2011 Astonishingly good lens. Don't go telling everyone, or the price will go through the roof. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmobile Posted March 3, 2011 Share #4 Posted March 3, 2011 Indeed. I was stunned by mine... even wide open it is brutal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted March 3, 2011 Share #5 Posted March 3, 2011 Nice, Real nice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosophos Posted March 3, 2011 Share #6 Posted March 3, 2011 It is a fantastic lens. People overlook the Summarits but I own the 35 and 75 and I swear by them over more expensive Leica glass. I find their size is more in keeping with spirit of rangefinder photography -- light, unobtrusive, and capable of extraordinary quality. Here is a recent shot with the 75 Summarit, wide open at f/2.5. 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! This is a small image to be sure, but the 100% crops show breathtaking detail. Peter. Zenfolio | Prosophos. Flickr: P r o s o p h o s' Photostream Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! This is a small image to be sure, but the 100% crops show breathtaking detail. Peter. Zenfolio | Prosophos. Flickr: P r o s o p h o s' Photostream ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/145450-m9-summarit-75mm-resolution-contains-images/?do=findComment&comment=1605193'>More sharing options...
adan Posted March 3, 2011 Share #7 Posted March 3, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) My take on the 75 Summarit was that it put me in mind of the last 90 Elmarit (the one used for both M and R). Knife-edged, with virtually no CA. I just wish it focused as close as the Summicron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplomley Posted March 3, 2011 Share #8 Posted March 3, 2011 Often thought of selling my 75 Cron Asph for this lighter version. Would like to see some side-by-side comparisions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmobile Posted March 3, 2011 Share #9 Posted March 3, 2011 Often thought of selling my 75 Cron Asph for this lighter version. Would like to see some side-by-side comparisions. google Guy Mancuso's tests on Getdpi. He finds the 75 summarit sharper than the cron, even after the cron has gone in for adjustment/calibration to be sure. OIther users have found the same thing. Whether true or not, all I can say is that I own no lens that is sharper than the 75 summarit, so whether sharper than the cron or not, its bloody amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosophos Posted March 3, 2011 Share #10 Posted March 3, 2011 Nice pic Peter - that 40mm Nokton on your website also looks great wide open. I often wonder about the really expensive Leica glass and my jury is out on if it really is sharper than the Summarit range. From my own personal experience, I have the 75mm Summarit and find as with yourself that it is a stunning lens. I used to have a 75mm Summilux and quite honestly it was one of the worst lenses that I have have ever used and was soft at every aperture. I realise of course that this lens does have an excellent reputation and I bought it 2nd hand, so I just assume that the previous owner offloaded it like I did finding that it was a particularly bad example . Thanks Paul! That Nokton 40 has been much maligned in some circles (for it's bokeh, "softness" at f/1.4), but honestly, I find that my images with it and the M9 (and the M8 before it) are of better quality than I used to get with my Nikon bodies and (pro level) glass. More importantly, and of relevance to this thread, lenses like those in the Summarit range (and the 40 Noktons of the world) live up to the promise of carrying a rangefinder: to engage in unobtrusive and high quality photography. Even when the 50 Summilux ASPH is mounted on the M9, the M9 will often stay at home because I can't slip it around my neck and under my winter coat (the lens protrudes too much and I find the set-up noticeably heavy). Before anybody comments that it's still lighter than a Nikon/Canon body, I'd obviously agree (having shot D3-level bodies). But for me, it's the difference between leaving the camera at home vs. taking it with me. Interesting observations about the 75/1.4. I've always been tempted by it, but knew that if I bought it I'd end up selling it because of it's size (familiar theme with me...). Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted March 3, 2011 Share #11 Posted March 3, 2011 Hi The lux at f/5.6 and smaller should be superlative, except in high contrast contra jour/night. But 75mm on full frame is easy to design for, 75mm and f/2.5, is real easy. The CV 75mm f/2.5 LTM lens should be excellent and cheap... As are all the CV f2.5 LTM lenses, you can get the 35mm in M mount... The 5cm is almost as small as the post '94 Elmar when the Elmar is collapsed. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiralx Posted March 3, 2011 Share #12 Posted March 3, 2011 Often thought of selling my 75 Cron Asph for this lighter version. Would like to see some side-by-side comparisions. I did sell the Summicron last week after getting the Summarit and using both for 6 months. I prefer the focus action as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplomley Posted March 3, 2011 Share #13 Posted March 3, 2011 Cheers Alex. Did your hit rate go up as well with regards to nailing the focus? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted March 3, 2011 Share #14 Posted March 3, 2011 This is THE Greatest kept secret ou there (with the 40 Cron that's every bit as good as its 35 cron brother). My Summarit 75 tested better then TWO samples of the Summicron I have owned. Better sharpness and handling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
msteber Posted March 4, 2011 Share #15 Posted March 4, 2011 It is a fantastic lens. People overlook the Summarits but I own the 35 and 75 and I swear by them over more expensive Leica glass. I find their size is more in keeping with spirit of rangefinder photography -- light, unobtrusive, and capable of extraordinary quality. Very much agree. I own these two Summarits too, and the 50mm Lux. I love the Lux, but I never feel bad leaving the Lux at home and taking a Summarit. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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