jpattison Posted February 7, 2012 Share #1 Posted February 7, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Leica Summarex M 1,5 85 mit Sucher | eBay Interesting item... of course it it Screw Mount, with M adapter. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Hi jpattison, Take a look here 85 Summarex anyone?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Michael Geschlecht Posted February 7, 2012 Share #2 Posted February 7, 2012 Hello John, Some of the early production of this lens, but not this 1, had marks for the earlier "European" aka "Continental" aperture openings which are 1/3d of a stop smaller than our currently used "International" system. Utilization of either system, of course, does not have anything to do w/ the largest opening which may be: International = 4, Continental/European 1/3d of a stop smaller = 4.5 1/3d of a stop larger than International = 3.5 1/2 of a stop larger than International = 3.4 Or simply"Other" = 0.95 = 1/7th of a stop larger than the current International system Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted February 7, 2012 Share #3 Posted February 7, 2012 Thank you, IMHO overpriced. 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/172172-85-summarex-anyone/?do=findComment&comment=1920377'>More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted February 7, 2012 Share #4 Posted February 7, 2012 Agree about pricing... the Viewfinder is scarce, but just saw one for sale at a no cheap dealer at 550 Euro... the Summarex chrome is superfine, but is the black one that can be priced over 1500... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunom Posted February 9, 2012 Share #5 Posted February 9, 2012 They made one of these with an aperture of f/0.85 - it's in the 'Leica Book' Bruno Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDM Posted February 11, 2012 Share #6 Posted February 11, 2012 There is at the minimum one Summarex-screw monut, ( in chrome ) with an stuckt on M-adapter, made in the Leitz factory. The adapter is also fixed with 2 screws. This lens came directly from the Leitz factory to our collection. The technical design of tis lens is no official evidence, that Leitz build a Summarex with M-mount; everyone can stuck on a M-adapter... But we are confident that Leitz tested one Summarex with M-mount. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted February 15, 2012 Share #7 Posted February 15, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) May be some people are interested to see inside of the Summarex lens : 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/172172-85-summarex-anyone/?do=findComment&comment=1927613'>More sharing options...
sabears Posted February 15, 2012 Share #8 Posted February 15, 2012 I add that this lens is for negatives 12x36 or 24x18 ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravastar Posted February 15, 2012 Share #9 Posted February 15, 2012 May be some people are interested to see inside of the Summarex lens : I've always been curious to know what the two circles on the lens hood are used for. On the hood in the picture they are red and black, on my lens they are both black. Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted February 16, 2012 Share #10 Posted February 16, 2012 Hello sabears, By the positioning & circumstance of the tripod thread it is clear this lens was built for a 1/2 frame camera which fitted on a special 1/2 frame tripod in order to produce 18 X 24 negatives/transparencies. It's too bad Jean Claude was not able to also get the original lens hood & has to use a full frame version. I wonder if the full frame version produces a lot more flare than the 1/2 frame original? Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDM Posted February 16, 2012 Share #11 Posted February 16, 2012 http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-sammler-historica/68695-summarex.html#post710810 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted February 16, 2012 Share #12 Posted February 16, 2012 I've always been curious to know what the two circles on the lens hood are used for. On the hood in the picture they are red and black, on my lens they are both black. Bob. They help you positioning the hood in reverse position to engage the 2 plots before to turn an lock it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted February 16, 2012 Share #13 Posted February 16, 2012 Hello sabears, By the positioning & circumstance of the tripod thread it is clear this lens was built for a 1/2 frame camera which fitted on a special 1/2 frame tripod in order to produce 18 X 24 negatives/transparencies. It's too bad Jean Claude was not able to also get the original lens hood & has to use a full frame version. I wonder if the full frame version produces a lot more flare than the 1/2 frame original? Best Regards, Michael When you see the curvature of the 2 first lens you can imagine the lot of confusion in between the light rays passing thru Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpattison Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share #14 Posted February 17, 2012 JC, It is extremely interesting, but you didn't need to take a saw to your lens just for us John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDM Posted February 17, 2012 Share #15 Posted February 17, 2012 The lens-cut was made in the Leitz factory in the section for apprentices. 2 cutaway models from the Summarex are known. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted February 17, 2012 Share #16 Posted February 17, 2012 JC,It is extremely interesting, but you didn't need to take a saw to your lens just for us John That's not a problem for JC... in case you don't know, he's a first class sport shooter : to exercise, he often targets the front lens of 5cm Elmars from 100 meters... there are lot around... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALUX Posted February 17, 2012 Share #17 Posted February 17, 2012 The lens-cut was made in the Leitz factoryin the section for apprentices. 2 cutaway models from the Summarex are known. I guess the left and the right half of a Summarex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted February 18, 2012 Share #18 Posted February 18, 2012 Hello Alex, That is not clear. In dividing something like a lens it is not always possible to end up w/ 2 symetrical sections which both look good. Sometimes it is necessary to sacrifice part of 1/2 to end up w/ the other 1/2 in the manner you want it. Also: It may take a # of attempts w/ a number of lenses to produce 1 acceptable cutaway. Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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