Peter K Posted May 5, 2021 Share #21  Posted May 5, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 8/18/2015 at 10:08 PM, adan said:  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! Sorry, but I have to ask: Is this film or digital? I really like the rendering and was curious if it has to do with the lens or the medium. Besides, obviously, a very skilled photographer. Thanks, Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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adan Posted May 5, 2021 Share #22 Â Posted May 5, 2021 Digital - M9. The lens actually belonged to the subject, I was just trying it out on a visit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
84bravo Posted May 5, 2021 Share #23 Â Posted May 5, 2021 I had a pre-asph version 2 for a while and I really liked it, but I sold it on for the latest 50mm f1.4 asph. The newer lens is so sharp you could cut yourself with it. The older lens has a bit more character, but I prefer the newer lens. If I could only have one lens and no others (and I have a lot of lenses) it would be the 50mm f1.4 asph. I also have a pre-asph version 1 and I would not recommend that lens at all. It is not sharp wide open, although if used carefully it does produce some charming old-school results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capuccino-Muffin Posted May 26, 2022 Share #24  Posted May 26, 2022 The funny thing about the asph is that it is no more a clinical lens as it used to be dreadfuly called, back then. Yes, around 2010 it was the most clinical lens on the planet. And yet today it has become a vintage lens.  This only means that I got old. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted August 8, 2022 Share #25  Posted August 8, 2022 On 5/26/2022 at 2:04 AM, Capuccino-Muffin said: The funny thing about the asph is that it is no more a clinical lens as it used to be dreadfuly called, back then. Yes, around 2010 it was the most clinical lens on the planet. And yet today it has become a vintage lens.  This only means that I got old. Do you have the asph.now ? I did use the asph. "happily" very nice lens, easy to use, but sold it to a young/ new Lux asph. user and never regret it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capuccino-Muffin Posted August 8, 2022 Share #26  Posted August 8, 2022 30 minutes ago, a.noctilux said: Do you have the asph.now ? I did use the asph. "happily" very nice lens, easy to use, but sold it to a young/ new Lux asph. user and never regret it. Yes I do. Never really warmed up to it. I much prefer my excellent Summilux 50mm V1. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinobi2012 Posted December 21, 2022 Share #27 Â Posted December 21, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Me also, while the ASPH is technical the better lens, it lacks the natural rendition. It is just too perfect. It is beautiful for some Objects, but I just can't warm up with it and might switch back to pre ASPH e46 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted December 21, 2022 Share #28 Â Posted December 21, 2022 I have bought and sold the ASPH many times, but my pre-ASPH I have only bought once, and never sold! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinobi2012 Posted December 21, 2022 Share #29 Â Posted December 21, 2022 vor 5 Stunden schrieb evikne: I have bought and sold the ASPH many times, but my pre-ASPH I have only bought once, and never sold! wow...ok...I really tried hard to convince myself, ASPH is the best 50 in Leica world, which is true, but it does not suit my aesthetics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted December 21, 2022 Share #30  Posted December 21, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, shinobi2012 said: wow...ok...I really tried hard to convince myself, ASPH is the best 50 in Leica world, which is true, but it does not suit my aesthetics best? That's such a subjective term I'm not sure what it might actually mean. (Not trying to be confrontational but I hear "best" and "sharpest" so often without context they've almost lost their meaning.) Pete. Edited December 21, 2022 by farnz 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinobi2012 Posted December 21, 2022 Share #31  Posted December 21, 2022 vor 7 Minuten schrieb farnz: best? That's such a subjective term I'm not sure what it might actually mean. (Not trying to be confrontational but I hear "best" and "sharpest" so often without context they've almost lost their meaning.) Pete. Technical! it is one of the best lenses, I think this is true regardless of context. BUT subjective it does not suit my type of work (that's what I try to say). 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinobi2012 Posted December 22, 2022 Share #32  Posted December 22, 2022 Summilux 50 ASPH at 1.4 | Kodak Gold 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/248924-50mm-summilux-pre-a-version-3-vs-asph/?do=findComment&comment=4610936'>More sharing options...
shinobi2012 Posted December 22, 2022 Share #33  Posted December 22, 2022 Summilux 50 Pre ASPH at 1.4 | Kodak Gold 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/248924-50mm-summilux-pre-a-version-3-vs-asph/?do=findComment&comment=4610937'>More sharing options...
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shinobi2012 Posted December 23, 2022 Share #35  Posted December 23, 2022 vor 14 Stunden schrieb Artin: I have used both, the Asph is a fantastic lens tack sharp wide open from edge to edge, the only thing that bothered me about this lens was the onion rings in the out of focus highlights. The pre asph I have had a love hate relationship with. It is plenty sharp in the centre of the image, corners lag behind but do sharpen up by F4. The e43 I did not like the long focus throw and the 1 m CFD. The E46 ( V3).  Is a different lens I find it better handling .07 m focusing is great and I find my copy has a bit more bite (contrast ) then the previous 3 copies of the e43 I tried. My opinion if you can get a copy of the E46 for a good price approx 2500us go for it, If you have to pay 3k + go for the Asph e46 goes for the same price as a used ASPH... Ist is not the sharpness that makes the difference (of course ASPH sharper in the corner as you also said). Its  the OOF rendition that sets them apart . Your examples show this clearly. I agree, my V2 Summilux also shows a yellow color shift which is unpleasing for color Film...the ASPH is much better. Do you see that in your E46 or are the colors more "neutral" like ASPH ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus1968 Posted July 15, 2023 Share #36  Posted July 15, 2023 (edited) The 50mm lux V3 should be lightweight. Judging by the images of the lens, and the specs; Can someone tell me what version this review below is about? Review, and full list of specs: Wonderful Darkroom Vibes! Leica 50mm F1.4 Summilux Lens Review (The Photoblographer) Diameter: 2.1″ Dimensions: Length – 2.1″ Focal Length: 50.0-50.0 Groups/Elements: 5/8 Minimum Focusing Distance: 2.3 feet Weight: 11.8 oz. Thanks for the answers. 😉  Edited July 15, 2023 by Marcus1968 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted July 15, 2023 Share #37 Â Posted July 15, 2023 25 minutes ago, Marcus1968 said: Can someone tell me what version this review below is about? Summilux-M 50/1.4 asph v1Â (11891). See technical data below. LeicaM_5014a_tech.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus1968 Posted July 15, 2023 Share #38 Â Posted July 15, 2023 (edited) Thanx Ict. I'm surprised for a moment; This version - typed ASPH - weighs 335 g... While I regularly read that the 50mm lux ASPH weighs around a kg, would be heavy. Edited July 15, 2023 by Marcus1968 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted July 15, 2023 Share #39 Â Posted July 15, 2023 335g is not an unusual weight. The current Summilux 50/1.4 asph v2 (11728) weighs almost the same. The black Summilux 50/1.4 v3 (11868) was lighter (275g) but the silver v3 (11856) was 380g. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted July 15, 2023 Share #40  Posted July 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Marcus1968 said: While I regularly read that the 50mm lux ASPH weighs around a kg, would be heavy. None of the 50/1.4 Summilux-M's (asph or pre-asph) are anywhere near 1 kg in weight so those that have been writing that are either mistaken or referring to another lens. The 50/1.4 Summilux-SL asph is 1.065 kg so perhaps they're referring to that? Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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