leitz wetzlar summilux R 80mm f1.4

[algrove]

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Does anyone know if the lens formula changed between the first 80/1.4 lenses produced in 1980 (#11880) and the last of the series the ROM 80/1.4 lenses (#11349)?

[a.noctilux]

Does anyone know if the lens formula changed between the first 80/1.4 lenses produced in 1980 (#11880) and the last of the series the ROM 80/1.4 lenses (#11349)?

 

Look here post # 3 : https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/93852-80mm-summilux-r/

 

Not optical formula, only coatings changed.

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[analogfilms]

Finally...

 

[jip]

Enjoy! 

[analogfilms]

Thanks Pip! Foolishly sold one a few years back and regretted it since! Now the prices are kinda nuts! Took me awhile to find this late sample at a decent price!

[Daniel81]

I just bought one in mint condition - to arrive in a week or two - for my SL (601) . . . . can't wait.

[james.liam]

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The 75 Summilux, nearly identical optical formulas, is more versatile as it can also be used on the M's as well.

[OR120]

May I ask as I'm interested in this 80 or 75 summilux for my M - can't I use either with my M + EVF?

[Musotographer]

On 5/21/2020 at 1:25 AM, OR120 said:

May I ask as I'm interested in this 80 or 75 summilux for my M - can't I use either with my M + EVF?

You can use either, but to use the 80/1.4 on an M as well as Live View/EVF you'll also need the R to M adapter. The 75/1.4 of course you can use without Live View/EVF - IF you can focus it wide open. I've had both (the 75 at the moment) and love them both - the 80 is much cheaper!

[james.liam]

Also the R adapter M will add more length to an already larger barrel lens compared to the 75. 

 

Sorry, Also meant that the 80 Summilux can also be used in the M (rather than the 75) and makes it more versatile. Just very bulky. 

Edited May 22, 2020 by james.liam