Summicron 50mm Lens

[ichett]

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I just bought one and really excited.

But i have some questions.

I think its the 6th version, looks practically new, bought it used.

And whats a good price on this thing used. just wondering if i over paid or not.

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[peterv]

I just bought one and really excited.

But i have some questions.

I think its the 6th version, looks practically new, bought it used.

And whats a good price on this thing used. just wondering if i over paid or not.

 

 

Chester,

 

if you do a 'search' on this lens on the forum, you'll find a lot of information.

 

Hope this helps,

 

Peter

[peterv]

For example:

 

http://www.leica-camera-user.com/search.php?searchid=169218

 

http://www.leica-camera-user.com/digital-forum/17746-summicron-vs-summilux.html?highlight=summicron+vs+summilux

 

Cheers,

 

Peter

[ron110n]

I am not familiar with the Cron 50 6th ver.

But the latest Cron 50 with a built-in hood

LN is $999 with leather pouch, Exc+ only with front and end caps is $950 at KEH.

 

Go check your local Camera Show.

You get a better deal than eBay and KEH, and you can huggle.

 

But why worry about if the price is too high.

All it takes is one Leica price hike and your cron already appriciated in value.

 

I bought my Noct latest ver. high at KEH and I'm aware of it.

In three weeks came the price hike and KEH is posting $600 above what I paid.

 

Best,

-Ron

[rob_x2004]

Well....how much did you pay, Chester?

[rob_x2004]

What you really need to do is go out and get an M6 to put it on;).

[Talus]

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I'm looking for a 50mm Summicron too. Just picked up an M6TTL. Goodluck with yours!

[earleygallery]

Why do people ask questions about the price of an item AFTER they've bought it?

 

Whatever, if you were happy to pay the asking price, then that's a fair price for you.

[ichett]

I'd just like to know what the lens is worth, theres no harm in doing that is there? And who are you to judge, you dont even know what the situation was.

 

And to answer your question, i ask after i bought it because it can be returned.

 

Anyways, i paid 830 including tax.

i shot with it all weekend with my m6ttl. all i need to do is get it developed and see how it came out.

[stunsworth]

Ichett, you won't be disappointed with the lens - I don't think Leica have _ever_ made a bad Summicron at any focal length - but is 830 a good price? That rather depends on the currency. US dollars by any chance?

[doubice]

Anyways, i paid 830 including tax.

 

Steve beat me to it....... If it was in Turkish Dinars, that would be a hell of a deal. Even Hong Kong Dollars or Mexican Pesos would be a steal.

 

Jan

[doubice]

I'd just like to know what the lens is worth, theres no harm in doing that is there? And who are you to judge, you dont even know what the situation was. And to answer your question, i ask after i bought it because it can be returned.

 

Chester,

 

The value of an item is totally dependent on the mood of the seller and the buyer.........

Seriously though, if you want to find out what your lens is worth, a simple search of 'Completed Items' on eBay will provide you with all the information you need.

 

Best,

 

Jan

[ichett]

it is in US currency.

But either way, it is half of what it cost to buy a new one, and the lens did look practically new. So I am very content with it. All i have to wait is see if the lens does take good pictures

[stunsworth]

Don't worry , unless there's a problem with the lens it will take good photographs - well like all of our lenses as good as the photographer at least :-)

[ichett]

indeed,

I just need to get settled in with film over digital.

[StS]

Some time ago I took the some images of the same subject using a 52 year 1st series of the Summicron and a digital SLR. The digital image was processed using DXO optics pro to take out some of the aberrations. I tried to make the quality of both images as good as possible. Both images were processed over the same printer (hint - the ladies at the printer can be bribed with some sweets). The prints were 30cm x 45cm.

 

The images were shown to several people who have a good eye. Nobody could spot a difference in quality (one can actually see some more details on the film print when using a strong magnifying glass, which is not really the normal way to look at a print of this size.

 

Several people noticed both images look slightly different but sometimes the same person preferred the digital image, sometimes the film print, depending on the subject.

 

Someone in my sports club is dealing with prints at a professional level, he could spot the digital prints immediately.

 

Summing up - even the first series Summicron is still up to modern cameras in terms of image quality. In a way it is a shame - when it came out, there was no film to match the quality of the optics. A contemporary photo reporter said 'It was like projecting a spider's web at some lumps of coal'.