Hayek Posted May 3, 2016 Share #1 Posted May 3, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Shooting a v.1 with older, lower-contrast Summicrons (35 & 50). Looking for a more modern look and my gaze is drifting toward the 35 C or 1,4/35 Distagon. Real impressed by images from the latter, but weight and finder blockage is making me balk. Can't find that much written on the C (Steve Huff has a short write up... I take him with a grain of salt) but it seems well-regarded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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horosu Posted May 3, 2016 Share #2 Posted May 3, 2016 The C-Biogon is in my opinion the quintessential rangefinder lens. Why? it is very small, bot not too much. Its focal length is very versatile. Distortion is almost zero. Resolution is impressive, and that comes from someone who had a Leica 50 APO Summicron, The only thing that I don't quite like is the contrast ( I like lower contrast lenses, in my opinion they fit much better a digital sensor), but this is a problem with most modern lenses. Last, but not least, it is one of the most affordable rangefinder lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayek Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted May 3, 2016 The C-Biogon is in my opinion the quintessential rangefinder lens. Why? it is very small, bot not too much. Its focal length is very versatile. Distortion is almost zero. Resolution is impressive, and that comes from someone who had a Leica 50 APO Summicron, The only thing that I don't quite like is the contrast ( I like lower contrast lenses, in my opinion they fit much better a digital sensor), but this is a problem with most modern lenses. Last, but not least, it is one of the most affordable rangefinder lenses. it's the very high contrast that makes me wonder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
horosu Posted May 4, 2016 Share #4 Posted May 4, 2016 it's the very high contrast that makes me wonder. On the M246 it should work perfectly as it produces lower contrast DNG's and has higher dynamic range than the MM1. On the latter, well....yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted May 5, 2016 Share #5 Posted May 5, 2016 Have you tried increasing contrast and definition for a more modern look in post processing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocean2059 Posted May 6, 2016 Share #6 Posted May 6, 2016 I will recommend the Konica 35mm/2 UC-LTM lens for the MM. It has beautiful rendering and very compact size. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayek Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted May 6, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Have you tried increasing contrast and definition for a more modern look in post processing? I did. Still lacks the sparkle of modern glass. I will recommend the Konica 35mm/2 UC-LTM lens for the MM. It has beautiful rendering and very compact size. Interesting suggestion. How does this lens render? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldwino Posted May 6, 2016 Share #8 Posted May 6, 2016 I'll go ahead and recommend the Canon 35/f2 ltm. Nice rendering (sharp) and medium contrast. Plus, kind of funky opened up. Plays nicely with the MM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 7, 2016 Share #9 Posted May 7, 2016 On the M246 it should work perfectly as it produces lower contrast DNG's and has higher dynamic range than the MM1. On the latter, well....yes On the latter it is my to-go lens. Contrast is rather irrelevant - that is what we have postprocessing for. Anyway, it is probably the "more modern look" the OP is aiming for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocean2059 Posted May 14, 2016 Share #10 Posted May 14, 2016 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! The images taken with Konica 35mm/2 UC-LTM has certain smoothness that more modern ASPH lenses don't have. The center is very sharp wide open and the amount of contrast is just right. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! The images taken with Konica 35mm/2 UC-LTM has certain smoothness that more modern ASPH lenses don't have. The center is very sharp wide open and the amount of contrast is just right. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/260099-monochrom-and-35/?do=findComment&comment=3044673'>More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted May 14, 2016 Share #11 Posted May 14, 2016 I'm saving up for a 35mm lens for my Monochrom 1...thinking about the Summilux 35mm f1.4 pre-asph...anyone tried it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giulio Zanni Posted May 14, 2016 Share #12 Posted May 14, 2016 I'm saving up for a 35mm lens for my Monochrom 1...thinking about the Summilux 35mm f1.4 pre-asph...anyone tried it? Try to get one of the latest Made in Germany, has better coating and less samples variation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted May 14, 2016 Share #13 Posted May 14, 2016 Will try but Im quite tight on budget. Would like to get it for 900-1000£ max! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 18, 2016 Share #14 Posted May 18, 2016 The Biogon-C 35 is my first choice on the Monochrom1. And I have, at latest count, six different 35s in my cupboard... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernstk Posted May 18, 2016 Share #15 Posted May 18, 2016 Will try but Im quite tight on budget. Would like to get it for 900-1000£ max! Red Dot have one... http://www.reddotcameras.co.uk/m-lenses/8321-leitz-summilux-35mm-f14-m.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted May 19, 2016 Share #16 Posted May 19, 2016 oh wow! I will have to go and test it one of these days thats definitely appealing! is the Summilux a good choice? Or Summicron is better? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giulio Zanni Posted May 19, 2016 Share #17 Posted May 19, 2016 oh wow! I will have to go and test it one of these days thats definitely appealing! is the Summilux a good choice? Or Summicron is better? It depends if you need f1.4. If you don't need it I would go for a summicron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Pandorf Posted May 25, 2016 Share #18 Posted May 25, 2016 oh wow! I will have to go and test it one of these days thats definitely appealing! is the Summilux a good choice? Or Summicron is better? I use the 35 Lux pre-FLE almost exclusively on my M-E. I've recently posted Iceland travel photos on my blog as I drive around the island. Most are made with the 35 Lux pre-FLE. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eujin Posted May 25, 2016 Share #19 Posted May 25, 2016 No one else here has mentioned it, so I suppose I will. Like you, I shoot with the M9M. I use the Summarit 35mm 2.5 and love it to death. It's tiny, produces fabulous images, and a great value. The older pre-ASPH Summiluxes are likely going to be more similar in look and rendering to the glass you already have, especially shot wide open. Only catch with the Summarit is that used prices seem unreasonably high...close enough to prices for Summicrons in some cases. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4X5B&W Posted June 2, 2016 Share #20 Posted June 2, 2016 I love my chrome 35 Summilux ASPH for almost any shooting, nicer bokeh than the hard sharp FLE, however I am seriously considering the Summaron 2.8 for work with my MM1. Could be just the right contrast and look for classic B&W images. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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