peterjcb Posted June 2, 2015 Share #1 Â Posted June 2, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Need a lens suggestion for my M3. I have a black 50mm Summicron-M ASPH but was looking for something more time period for a camera made in 1958.I want to stick with a 50mm obviously..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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billo101 Posted June 2, 2015 Share #2 Â Posted June 2, 2015 50 DR googled Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornnb Posted June 2, 2015 Share #3 Â Posted June 2, 2015 Need a lens suggestion for my M3. I have a black 50mm Summicron-M ASPH but was looking for something more time period for a camera made in 1958. I want to stick with a 50mm obviously..... Â You already have a lens better than something from the time period, I don't see how going for a vintage lens will help make better photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted June 2, 2015 Share #4 Â Posted June 2, 2015 50 DR googled I think you meant "goggled", didn't you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted June 2, 2015 Share #5 Â Posted June 2, 2015 If you want an alternative, look for a 50mm Elmar 3.5 in M mount. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billo101 Posted June 2, 2015 Share #6 Â Posted June 2, 2015 I think you meant "goggled", didn't you? Yeah... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted June 2, 2015 Share #7 Â Posted June 2, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I prefer the 50 Summicon "rigid" to the Dual-range version for its handling. (I have both.) The optics are identical, but the Rigid has focus tab and infinity lock. The Elmar 3.5 or 2.8 are also a "period" fit. Of course, more equivalent to what you have is the Summilux type 1 or 2 in chrome. (But I still prefer the Summicron.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 2, 2015 Share #8 Â Posted June 2, 2015 ... If you want more than only a 50mm-lens sometimes: Â Super-Angulon 4.0 - 21mm http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/Super-Angulon_f%3D_2.1_cm_1:4 Â Elmar 4.0 - 90 mm collapsible (left side) http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/90mm_f/4_Elmar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted June 2, 2015 Share #9  Posted June 2, 2015 Need a lens suggestion for my M3. I have a black 50mm Summicron-M ASPH but was looking for something more time period for a camera made in 1958. I want to stick with a 50mm obviously..... The 50th anniversary Summicron is the 11819/11826 optics in a replica 50's rigid mount. Wish I had got one when they were firsrt offered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semi-ambivalent Posted June 2, 2015 Share #10 Â Posted June 2, 2015 Yeah... Our work is done here... Â Google Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tthorne Posted June 3, 2015 Share #11 Â Posted June 3, 2015 I prefer the 50 Summicon "rigid" to the Dual-range version for its handling. (I have both.) The optics are identical, but the Rigid has focus tab and infinity lock. The Elmar 3.5 or 2.8 are also a "period" fit. Of course, more equivalent to what you have is the Summilux type 1 or 2 in chrome. (But I still prefer the Summicron.) Â +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted June 3, 2015 Share #12  Posted June 3, 2015 Isn't the DR version different in that it has the macro feature? I didn't think that the Rigid had a macro. I think the macro is very neat and an example of Leica's engineering prowess from those times.  My votes would for the DR summicron or the Elmar. I have the f3.5 collapsible and love it. It is also quite reasonably priced.  Keep in mind, though, that the surface of these old lenses can be sensitive as chalk to you need to take care of them... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted June 3, 2015 Share #13  Posted June 3, 2015 Isn't the DR version different in that it has the macro feature? I didn't think that the Rigid had a macro. I think the macro is very neat and an example of Leica's engineering prowess from those times. Yes, the DR has the close focus adapter. (Not really macro, just as close as most SLR normal lenses.) You also have  to carry the adapter (goggles) to use that feature. However, the optical units (lens heads) are identical - only the focus mount is different. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted June 3, 2015 Share #14  Posted June 3, 2015 I prefer the 50 Summicon "rigid" to the Dual-range version for its handling. (I have both.) The optics are identical, but the Rigid has focus tab and infinity lock …. +2.  Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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