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Leica M-E Set with Summarit f/2.5 50mm & 75mm Lenses


dolina

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Hello there.. I have recently purchased that kit. I think it is a hell of a bargain (5.800 Euro), honestly I buy it for the lenses and a new M-9 sorry M-E :) camera comes with a price of 3.500 euro. I am pretty happy with it. The kit is coming as 3 seperate boxes as if you buy all of the items seperately.

 

Very nice machine that M-E is by the way. After using M8 and Voigtlander lenses, those leica glasses are like prescription glasses to me. I like the grey color very much and the quality of the texture is leica class. No fingerprints and very resistant to scratches.

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I think a set with 35 and 75 would make for a more balanced kit.

 

Yes, it does seem an odd choice. Personally, I'd say that a 35 and 90 is the most natural pairing. Presumably the choice of 50 + 75 has been dictated by sales demand and stock availability, etc.

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Yes, between the f2.5 Summarits the 35 got the best reviews. I would assume that it sold best.

 

Most people, I think, were not too enthusiastic about the 50mm lens. The price difference between a Summarit 50 and a Summicron 50 was only around EUR 600 or so plus lens hood for the Summarit. The difference between a Summarit 35 and its Summicron countepart was north of EUR 1300 plus lens hood for the Summarit.

 

The teles aren't super popular to start with, but between the various length I think 75 is a bit of an odd focal length for a lot of people - judging by the comments in reviews and forums.

 

Bottom line: there are probably more 50/75 left than 35 and 90

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I only have the 35mm Summarit and I love it. I had a 35mm Summicron asph. and besides its wider aperture I dont prefer it to the Summarit.

I pair it with a Voightlander 75mm f2.5 (excelent lens). Both make a very good light-weight combination. I do like the 75mm focal lenght when carried with a 35mm. This is just a personal opinion.

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