mirekti Posted May 24, 2014 Share #1 Â Posted May 24, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi all, I am looking at the lens from the title, and would appreciate any coments from the owners. I coudn't find much about it on this forum. I read about it on Rockwell's site, and he didn't like it much, especially due to it's curvative field of focus. Â 21mm would be too wide for my taste, so my options are 24mm Lux or Elmar. 1.4 is very tempting, yet three times more expenisive. When I think about it, I'm almost in the Nocti area (different focal lenght but eternal wish ). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 24, 2014 Posted May 24, 2014 Hi mirekti, Take a look here 24mm Summilux. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
gpwhite Posted May 24, 2014 Share #2 Â Posted May 24, 2014 I did not like the Summilux 24mm I tested. This is my favorite focal length, and there was nothing about the SX 24 that appealed to me. Nothing at all. Incidentally, the separation you get (i.e., selective focus) is not as great as I had hoped. Distortion of organic shapes struck me as quite noticeable, whereas SX 21 I had for a couple of years was OK. Â In addition to the Elmar, which is a truly great lens, I have the Elmarit-M 24mm f/2.8 APSH. The Elmarit is magnificent, IMHO, and you can find primo pieces offered on line now for less than the lens cost new. Compared to the Elmar, the Elmarit draws a more delicate and elegant line, is 1 stop faster and keeps exceptionally good closest focus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fotofanatiker Posted May 25, 2014 Share #3 Â Posted May 25, 2014 21mm would be too wide for my taste, so my options are 24mm Lux or Elmar. Â Same here - I personally would rather go for 18mm if I want to step into "super wide angle territory"... Â I love the 24mm SX! I have 24/35/75 lenses and use them all more or less equally. I hate flash, it just doesn't fit my style of photography, but I take a lot of images indoor and in bad light, for my taste this lens is the best you can get for this. The rendering is lovely, it's sharp and I like the option of isolating subjects at least up to a certain level. It's big and heavy, so you should test one before buying it. I don't mind its size, others do... But do consider it if you want 24mm... Â Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmark Posted May 25, 2014 Share #4 Â Posted May 25, 2014 Don't worry about 24 lux, it has some weaknesses (big, heavy, need correction in postprocessing) but it's great lens. Some imperfections are on par with 0.95 Noci and both are my most used combo (especially for nigh shooting). It has only one real cons; lack of normal filter thread. Â BTW It's still tiny comparing to Nikon/Canon alternatives! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted May 25, 2014 Share #5 Â Posted May 25, 2014 If you don't need the speed, might the f2.8 25mm Zeiss Biogon be a viable alternative? (Or perhaps I should just wash my mouth out with soap.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirekti Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share #6  Posted May 25, 2014 Could someone post a portrait shoot at 0.7m with the Elmar? I would like to see the oof area. I uderstand the sepration will be minimal, but I'd just like to see it.  This are few samples from Elmarit I found online, and for me that would be enough of subject isolation for 24mm. Just a touch of "pop" would satisfy me for now. 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! Not sure I could get anything similar with the Elmar. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Not sure I could get anything similar with the Elmar. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/227628-24mm-summilux/?do=findComment&comment=2596750'>More sharing options...
Hookeye Posted May 25, 2014 Share #7  Posted May 25, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am quite happy with my 24 'lux. I primarily use it when I need a fast and wide lens in difficult lighting situations. The focusing is less critical than with the Noctilux and you can use longer exposure times hand-held than you can with the Nocti. These photos were taken in tropical darkness with available light from hand-held flashlights. They are releasing newly hatched turtles to the sea. M240 * ISO 3200 * EV-1 * 1/30 * f/1.4.  I don't think I could have done these photos without that particular lens. But as the others have mentioned, it is heavy. I do not use it all too often for that reason. 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/227628-24mm-summilux/?do=findComment&comment=2596816'>More sharing options...
mirekti Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share #8 Â Posted May 25, 2014 Just a touch of "pop" would satisfy me for now. Â I found one taken at 0.7m http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-kundenforum/214146-3-8-24-unglaublich-2.html#post2013408 Not bad at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_English Posted May 25, 2014 Share #9 Â Posted May 25, 2014 I've been very happy with my 24 lux. Â Had to choose either the 24 lux or 21 lux. Couldn't afford both. Â Here are some shots with the 24 lux. Â http://protozoid.com/images/L3011009-1-1260.jpg http://protozoid.com/images/L3018123-Edit-1-1a.jpg http://protozoid.com/images/L3013211-1-1a.jpg http://protozoid.com/images/L3013599-Edit-3-1.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpwhite Posted May 25, 2014 Share #10  Posted May 25, 2014 Could someone post a portrait shoot at 0.7m with the Elmar?I would like to see the oof area. I uderstand the sepration will be minimal, but I'd just like to see it.  This are few samples from Elmarit I found online, and for me that would be enough of subject isolation for 24mm. Just a touch of "pop" would satisfy me for now. 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! Not sure I could get anything similar with the Elmar.  I believe that you would find the Elmar too high in micro-contrast for portraits (unless you are shooting very young or un-self-conscience people ). I purchased the Elmarit ASPH to get shots like this, which I posted a while ago. The Elmarit at 0.7m has much better rendering of faces, IMHO, than the Elmar and is still almost too sharp for portraits of adults. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photographs by Peter Posted May 26, 2014 Share #11  Posted May 26, 2014 Here are plenty of images taken with this lens, mostly wide open:  Leica 24mm Summilux ASPH f/1.4 | Photographs by Peter  Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
srv333 Posted May 26, 2014 Share #12 Â Posted May 26, 2014 I have one I am selling for a friend.(On eBay) Its an amazing lens but I think it is too large for the Leica system... That being said, the images it produces are gorgeous... Just my two cents. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 26, 2014 Share #13 Â Posted May 26, 2014 I am quite happy with my 24 'lux. I primarily use it when I need a fast and wide lens in difficult lighting situations. The focusing is less critical than with the Noctilux and you can use longer exposure times hand-held than you can with the Nocti. These photos were taken in tropical darkness with available light from hand-held flashlights. They are releasing newly hatched turtles to the sea. M240 * ISO 3200 * EV-1 * 1/30 * f/1.4. Â I don't think I could have done these photos without that particular lens. But as the others have mentioned, it is heavy. I do not use it all too often for that reason. And she really let you publish that first photo? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookeye Posted May 27, 2014 Share #14 Â Posted May 27, 2014 And she really let you publish that first photo? Â sometimes a wide angle lens is indipensable! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirke Posted November 20, 2014 Share #15 Â Posted November 20, 2014 I am waiting for that lens it's on the way with DHL :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirekti Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share #16 Â Posted November 20, 2014 I went with Elmar, could't justify the price of lux for my needs. I like it's size, and it delivers. Obviously, owning both would be the best. :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirke Posted November 21, 2014 Share #17 Â Posted November 21, 2014 I believe that you would find the Elmar too high in micro-contrast for portraits if you put sharpening to 0 in Lightroom the micro contrast looks natural Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted November 21, 2014 Share #18 Â Posted November 21, 2014 Never tried the 24mm focal length on a Leica. I have the 21 SEM as I could neither justify the cost nor the additional weight/size of the Lux for the sort of usage I get out of such a wide angle lens. I'd have to say the 21 SEM really rocks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
glo Posted November 22, 2014 Share #19  Posted November 22, 2014 Here are plenty of images taken with this lens, mostly wide open: Leica 24mm Summilux ASPH f/1.4 | Photographs by Peter  Peter.  Peter, you have incredible talent and some stunning images. glo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
glo Posted November 22, 2014 Share #20 Â Posted November 22, 2014 Hi all, I am looking at the lens from the title, and would appreciate any coments from the owners. I coudn't find much about it on this forum.I read about it on Rockwell's site, and he didn't like it much, especially due to it's curvative field of focus. Â 21mm would be too wide for my taste, so my options are 24mm Lux or Elmar. 1.4 is very tempting, yet three times more expenisive. When I think about it, I'm almost in the Nocti area (different focal lenght but eternal wish ). Â I shoot this lens on my M240 and MM and love every aspect of it. I like that I don't need to use the EVF unless I want to, and that any wide angle distortion is very minimal particularly when you hold it level. I also have a Nikon kit including the 24mm f/1.4 which I never thought could be surpassed by the quality of image it produces ... until I got the 24mm Summilux. I'm somewhat baffled how anyone could not like this lens. I too believe a 21mm would be too wide for most of my use, but there are many passionate owners of the 21mm producing wonderful images. glo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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