Hanson Leatherby Posted May 11, 2012 Share #1  Posted May 11, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have an m9p with a host of lenses but no brand new leica glass, due to budget I was wondering what Leica glass is as good as if not better in performance than the following new zeiss lenses I have which I love, but still hope for Leica glass:  I have two Zeiss lenses,  The Planer 50 mm f2 and the biogon f2 35 mm  I have also an old 90mm collapsible elmar f4 which I was looking to replace with a faster sharper lens.  Anyone recommend lenses to replace these standard of lenses?  Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lars_bergquist Posted May 11, 2012 Share #2 Â Posted May 11, 2012 The Planar is a very competent lens indeed. My recommendation is to keep it and be happy with it. Â The 35mm Biogon is generally OK but not up to the Planar. I would say aim at a Summicron ASPH. The 35mm Summarit is also right up there, but you may miss that half-stop of speed. Â In the case of the collapsible Elmar, which should never ever be collapsed when on the camera, the choice is obvious: The 90mm Summarit. I would say that this is the only case where a lens replacement is really unavoidable. Â Remember that a change of glass will not magically make you a better photographer. You are the critical component of your photographic system. Improving one's alertness, seeing of the picture, and one's camera handling is vastly more important than what brand lenses you are using. Â The old man from the Kodachrome Age Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf Posted May 11, 2012 Share #3 Â Posted May 11, 2012 Are you unhappy with the performance of your lenses? The Planar is definetely as good as the current Summicron(not yesterday's new kid on the block), the Biogon is really not bad at all. In case you really want another 35mm, I would get a Summarit which price/performance wise is unmatched. Why not look at different focal lenghts instead like the fantastic Super- Elmar 21/3.4 and or the great Tele- Elmar 90/2.8, which you will find used at a very reasonable price. This would complement your current set up very nicely at a somewhat reasonable cost and allow you to find out for yourself whether it has to be Leica glass in all cases or not. Take your time and have fun.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fgcm Posted May 11, 2012 Share #4 Â Posted May 11, 2012 Go for summarits. Great performers, small and light. Fgcm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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