evikne Posted June 20, 2020 Share #701 Posted June 20, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) 34 minutes ago, fotografr said: I just bought a 50mm Summilux Version 3 (1999) in beautiful condition, so today I've been walking around the neighborhood looking for subjects that show the Mandler Magic with the lens wide open. So far I'm happy with the performance, although the sharpness is not what I've gotten used to with the 50mm APO Summicron. I do much prefer the bokeh of the Summilux to that of the Summicron with both shot wide open. That's one of my favorite lenses too. I also combine it with a modern 50, but like you, I much prefer the bokeh of the Mandler lens. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fotografr Posted June 20, 2020 Share #702 Posted June 20, 2020 4 hours ago, evikne said: That's one of my favorite lenses too. I also combine it with a modern 50, but like you, I much prefer the bokeh of the Mandler lens. I'm finding that the out of focus areas render very similar to the F1 Noctilux and 75mm 1.4 Summilux but unlike those lenses the 50mm Summilux is a lot smaller and lighter as well as being sharper at maximum aperture. I think this will also become one of my favorite lenses. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted June 20, 2020 Share #703 Posted June 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, fotografr said: I'm finding that the out of focus areas render very similar to the F1 Noctilux and 75mm 1.4 Summilux but unlike those lenses the 50mm Summilux is a lot smaller and lighter as well as being sharper at maximum aperture. That's exactly my experience too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted June 20, 2020 Share #704 Posted June 20, 2020 Another picture with the 50mm Summilux v.3 (and M10): 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! 9 Quote 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/266277-show-us-some-mandler-magic/?do=findComment&comment=3996537'>More sharing options...
evikne Posted June 20, 2020 Share #705 Posted June 20, 2020 Another one. Same camera and lens: 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! 9 Quote 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/266277-show-us-some-mandler-magic/?do=findComment&comment=3996541'>More sharing options...
OR120 Posted June 21, 2020 Share #706 Posted June 21, 2020 It's Raining: me240 with 75 lux 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! 15 1 Quote 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/266277-show-us-some-mandler-magic/?do=findComment&comment=3996608'>More sharing options...
fotografr Posted June 21, 2020 Share #707 Posted June 21, 2020 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 5 hours ago, evikne said: Another one. Same camera and lens: 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! Both photos are superb. Excellent examples of the beautiful bokeh combined with subject sharpness. Edited June 21, 2020 by fotografr 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikozia Posted June 21, 2020 Share #708 Posted June 21, 2020 Tulips 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! M-P w/Summilux-M 75. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M-P w/Summilux-M 75. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/266277-show-us-some-mandler-magic/?do=findComment&comment=3996834'>More sharing options...
fotografr Posted June 21, 2020 Share #709 Posted June 21, 2020 Day Lily M10Mono, 50mm Summilux pre-asph 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! 3 Quote 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/266277-show-us-some-mandler-magic/?do=findComment&comment=3996929'>More sharing options...
DwF Posted June 21, 2020 Share #710 Posted June 21, 2020 Guy w Geetar 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! 35mm Summicron v3 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 35mm Summicron v3 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/266277-show-us-some-mandler-magic/?do=findComment&comment=3996974'>More sharing options...
pattyfrank Posted June 21, 2020 Share #711 Posted June 21, 2020 (edited) Beneath II 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! M10-P, Summilux-M 1:1.4/35, v2 pre-ASPH Edited June 21, 2020 by pattyfrank 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M10-P, Summilux-M 1:1.4/35, v2 pre-ASPH ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/266277-show-us-some-mandler-magic/?do=findComment&comment=3997137'>More sharing options...
fotografr Posted June 21, 2020 Share #712 Posted June 21, 2020 16 minutes ago, pattyfrank said: Beneath II 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! M10-P, Summilux-M 1:1.4/35, v2 pre-ASPH I love portraits like this. No "smile for the camera," just relax and be natural. This is really fine work. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikozia Posted June 21, 2020 Share #713 Posted June 21, 2020 Me and my shadow 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! M-P w/Summilux-M 75. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M-P w/Summilux-M 75. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/266277-show-us-some-mandler-magic/?do=findComment&comment=3997165'>More sharing options...
fotografr Posted June 22, 2020 Share #714 Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) I'm convinced that the 50mm APO Summicron is the best lens currently available in that focal length. In terms of bokeh, however, it's my opinion that the Mandler designed lenses produce the most appealing and artistic out of focus areas. I recently acquired a 50mm Summilux Version 3 pre-asph lens specifically for that reason, so today I did some side by side comparisons. I'm aware that some members consider this kind of unscientific testing to be worthless, and in some ways I agree. I'm going to post them anyway because I think they do illustrate the unique characteristics of each lens. In both cases the 50 APO is the top image and all four were shot at maximum aperture. The "Mandler Magic" is most evident in the last image. 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! Edited June 22, 2020 by fotografr 11 1 Quote 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/266277-show-us-some-mandler-magic/?do=findComment&comment=3997237'>More sharing options...
evikne Posted June 22, 2020 Share #715 Posted June 22, 2020 5 hours ago, fotografr said: I'm convinced that the 50mm APO Summicron is the best lens currently available in that focal length. In terms of bokeh, however, it's my opinion that the Mandler designed lenses produce the most appealing and artistic out of focus areas. I think "perfectly smooth" is what many people think of as the ultimate bokeh, but personally I think that is just boring. The bokeh needs some character too – a little irregularity and unpredictability.That's one of the reasons I love the Mandler lenses. 😉 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyfrank Posted June 22, 2020 Share #716 Posted June 22, 2020 Ye old swimming hole. Every time I threaten to sell this lens, it speaks to me and says, "no way". :0) 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! M10-P, Summicron-M 1:2/35, v4 Patty Frank Photography 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M10-P, Summicron-M 1:2/35, v4 Patty Frank Photography ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/266277-show-us-some-mandler-magic/?do=findComment&comment=3997417'>More sharing options...
OR120 Posted June 22, 2020 Share #717 Posted June 22, 2020 I'm with the lens: "no way" 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted June 22, 2020 Share #718 Posted June 22, 2020 2 hours ago, pattyfrank said: Every time I threaten to sell this lens, it speaks to me and says, "no way". :0) Once I made that mistake, I sold my 35mm Summicron v.4. I regretted it a lot, and shortly later, a new copy was back in my bag. 😄 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted June 22, 2020 Share #719 Posted June 22, 2020 A picture I took with my new copy the other day. I love to shoot fully open to bring out the gorgeous Mandler bokeh, but sometimes I stop down a little too. 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! M10 with 35 Summicron IV 14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M10 with 35 Summicron IV ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/266277-show-us-some-mandler-magic/?do=findComment&comment=3997499'>More sharing options...
newnew Posted June 22, 2020 Share #720 Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) Roses in wineyards, against Jura background. MP 240 with Summicron 50 V 4 canada 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! Edited June 22, 2020 by newnew 12 Quote 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/266277-show-us-some-mandler-magic/?do=findComment&comment=3997599'>More sharing options...
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