SangNguyen Posted August 17, 2011 Share #21 Posted August 17, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Legendary lens for your purpose, I would recommend 50 summicron DR Bests, Sanguyen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beyder28 Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share #22 Posted August 17, 2011 I don't mind idiosyncracies in lenses (so long as I have an alternative option) but you realize all these older lenses are 'characterful' don't you? Meaning they are often very soft wide open and have a narrow band where they are truly sharp. If you want a characterful lens for your M9 I would suggest the 50mm Summitar (which can be collapsed), but if you just want an alternative 50mm with modern characteristics, such as sharp at all the apertures and nice contrast and easy to use, then the 50mm Elmar M is a bargain and blows the earlier Elmars out the water. Steve Which version are you referring to? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyder28 Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share #23 Posted August 17, 2011 Go and look for a good (both optically and mechanically) Summicron 50 collapsible in M-mount. It is compact, legendary (as it is considered to have started a new era of lens computing using new optical glasses), compact and reasonably fast. Andy Which version? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotone Posted August 17, 2011 Share #24 Posted August 17, 2011 Which version? LEICA SUMMICRON 50mm Guide Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyder28 Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share #25 Posted August 18, 2011 Im familiar with all (more or less). I was wondering about the earlier or later production years. I actually heard that the earlier ones have different character than the late ones even thought they are supposed to be identical. Going to that link also reminded me about another lens I was also considering buying (Which Rockwell also reviews negatively for the M9) which is the 21mm Super Angulon. Does anyone have any experience with it on the M9? Is it bad like Rockwell says? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted August 19, 2011 Share #26 Posted August 19, 2011 Which version are you referring to? The last 50mm Elmar, the Elmar M. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyder28 Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share #27 Posted August 30, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Another older lens I was considering but would like to get feedback on which one to get is a 35mm Summaron. Which is the sharper, better made ones? 2.8 or 3.5? And which ones? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted August 30, 2011 Share #28 Posted August 30, 2011 Another older lens I was considering but would like to get feedback on which one to get is a 35mm Summaron. Which is the sharper, better made ones? 2.8 or 3.5? And which ones? A month ago I bought a 1969 Summaron 35mm f2.8 and have been delighted with it's performance and results (M9 and M7). The feel of operating the lens is akin to that of a brand-new lens, totally belying it's age whilst the solid chrome-plated brass material from which it has been hewn(!) is completely unmarked. It will take up residence on my M7 for b&w street and general usage - an ideal partnership. A highly recommended lens. M7, Kentmere 100, Summaron 35mm f2.8. 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/159478-need-to-make-a-decision-on-legendary-lens/?do=findComment&comment=1780191'>More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted August 30, 2011 Share #29 Posted August 30, 2011 Another older lens I was considering but would like to get feedback on which one to get is a 35mm Summaron. Which is the sharper, better made ones? 2.8 or 3.5? And which ones? Summaron 35 2,8 is the best of the two... and a wise guy named JC advised you on it just from the start of this thread... ; the 3,5 is in my heart, anyway, but is rather difficult to find it in the version that goes easily and correctly onto M9 (to say, ungoggled and showing 35 mm frame). A googled 3,5 can be a tasty but not "legendary" choice. One of the previous post quoted the Summicron 50 DR... undoubtly a "legendary", but not 100% usable, practically speaking, onto M9... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffry Abt Posted September 14, 2011 Share #30 Posted September 14, 2011 Don't think I would call it "legendary" ...but I periodically borrow my daughter's old Summicron. It works fine and looks cool as well. Jeff 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/159478-need-to-make-a-decision-on-legendary-lens/?do=findComment&comment=1793275'>More sharing options...
Beyder28 Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share #31 Posted September 14, 2011 Don't think I would call it "legendary" ...but I periodically borrow my daughter's old Summicron. It works fine and looks cool as well.Jeff Looks great. Which one is that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffry Abt Posted September 14, 2011 Share #32 Posted September 14, 2011 Summicron 1:2/35mm. Made in Canada. I understand it was popular with M3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyoung Posted September 14, 2011 Share #33 Posted September 14, 2011 Summicron 1:2/35mm. Made in Canada. I understand it was popular with M3. Indeed, mine looks perfectly at home on my M3, rather than that modern imposter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffry Abt Posted September 15, 2011 Share #34 Posted September 15, 2011 When I have the old summicron on my M9 people often ask about my antique camera. An imposter ...yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted September 16, 2011 Share #35 Posted September 16, 2011 Just the classics work for me, 35 3.5, 50 3.5 red scale, 90 4.0. Add a nice Summarit + shade if you want. I have newer lenses and faster lenses, the the above has the old look without being bad optics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted September 16, 2011 Share #36 Posted September 16, 2011 I would consider a Summitar. There were different versions. Post-WWII threre were some coated versions with a round aperture. Earlier were not coated, and at some point post WW-II they switched to octagonal aperture. Mine is Post WW-II with round aperture. It has a very good look. I use it on an M9 but have put an 'O' ring around the barrel to keep it from collapsing all the way - mine touches something just before the sensor. I hate to risk it going further in. A last word - I find it rather daunting buying early lenses without seeing them in person first. So very many are hazy and/or have hundreds of micro scratches on the front, sometimes rear element. Good luck on your quest! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoshawnuff Posted September 16, 2011 Share #37 Posted September 16, 2011 I agree with Pico on the summitar, a very unique lens. As with most pre 1970 leica lenses the Summitar is prone to hazing and cleaning marks so make sure if you purchase online that they have a good return policy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyder28 Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share #38 Posted September 17, 2011 I agree with Pico on the summitar, a very unique lens. As with most pre 1970 leica lenses the Summitar is prone to hazing and cleaning marks so make sure if you purchase online that they have a good return policy How would you compare the sum Iyar to the collapsible Summicron? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enboe Posted September 17, 2011 Share #39 Posted September 17, 2011 Mr. Putts put together a now-legendary treatment of Leica lenses a decade ago. He has made the text, but not the figures, available in PDF. I googled llcforweb.pdf and found the following link: http://www.furnfeather.net/books/pdf/llcforweb.pdf A very different approach for character and quality would be to consider the new Summarit lens line. The 35/2.5 and 75/2.5 both receive very high praise, and are acquirable for a reasonable price. Personal opinion - these lenses are at the pinnacle for spherical-optics-only designs, which will yield excellent center sharpness, adequate corner sharpness, and that legendary Leica bokeh for the out-of-focus areas. If you must go vintage & value, then I would recommend: 50/2.0 rigid Summicron (around $1K) 35/2.8 Summaron (around $700?) 35/2.0 Summicron, somewhere between the 8-element (collector) and the series IV (also collector) (around $1200) 90/2.8 Tele-Elmarit, 1980's vintage (around $700) Enjoy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafster Posted January 8, 2012 Share #40 Posted January 8, 2012 Hi all, I'm new to rangefinder and M9-P & 50 Summilux ASPH went home with me once is in my hands. I never have to think whether to bring my camera or not when I went outing, unlike my D700.. I have to admit the weight is putting me off, and people just go away when I bring up the body. You know what I mean.. I like the approach of 1 body and 1 lens for now. Having say that, I am in the hunt for a 35/2.8 Summaron as I really fall for its character. But in my recent search in ebay, I find the price getting more than $1K. Just like to hear some opinion. Happy shooting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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