asterinex Posted March 3, 2017 Share #1 Posted March 3, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello Everyone, Almost one year ago I bougth my first and only Leica , the Summicron-R 50mm V1.I'm still impressed by the quality of this lens. Nice bokeh and lots of character. It is soon my birthday and saved a bit of money to upgrade.Either a Summicron V2 with build in sunhood for about 420 euros or a Summilux-R 50mm V1 1978 for 740 euros,both in very good condition. Important for me is charachter and some of (3D)pop. Which one would you choose and why ? thx Gert Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 Hi asterinex, Take a look here Summicron-R 50mm vs Summilux 50mm. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
TomB_tx Posted March 3, 2017 Share #2 Posted March 3, 2017 I have all 3 lenses, having bought the v1 Summicron with my Leicaflex SL in 1969, and the v2 with my R4 in the early '80s. While the v1 is very good, the v2 is clearly better, and gives images I prefer. In the last decade I picked up both R versions of the Summilux v1, which differ in the mount and hood like the Summicrons. I think both are essentially identical optics, except for possible tweaks and coatings. I see little difference, but the handling of the later with rubberized grip and built in hood is nicer. But when I use both one of the Summilux-Rs and the Summicron-R v2, I find I always like more shots with the Summicron. Now the Summilux-R v2, which has a 60mm filter size and is quite rare and still expensive, is likely the best of the group. But I haven't found one at a price I would pay. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
asterinex Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted March 5, 2017 thx Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynx Posted March 6, 2017 Share #4 Posted March 6, 2017 I have the Cron v2 and the Lux v1 with the built in hood (e55). The Lux renders in a subdued understated way, the Cron have a punchier rendering. I like both and use both, but the results are different. ...my experience is that the Cron is easier to focus. I have not really explored why, maybe a combination of focus throw and contrast...But I really likes both . //Johan Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbphotox Posted August 10, 2017 Share #5 Posted August 10, 2017 The Summicron has nicer, smoother bokeh and is incredibly sharp throughout the frame, already wide open. I'd go with the Cron! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Villaruel Posted December 13, 2022 Share #6 Posted December 13, 2022 On 3/4/2017 at 6:03 AM, TomB_tx said: I have all 3 lenses, having bought the v1 Summicron with my Leicaflex SL in 1969, and the v2 with my R4 in the early '80s. While the v1 is very good, the v2 is clearly better, and gives images I prefer. In the last decade I picked up both R versions of the Summilux v1, which differ in the mount and hood like the Summicrons. I think both are essentially identical optics, except for possible tweaks and coatings. I see little difference, but the handling of the later with rubberized grip and built in hood is nicer. But when I use both one of the Summilux-Rs and the Summicron-R v2, I find I always like more shots with the Summicron. Now the Summilux-R v2, which has a 60mm filter size and is quite rare and still expensive, is likely the best of the group. But I haven't found one at a price I would pay. Apologies for replying to an old thread! I'm just wondering, how did the Summicron-R V1 compare to the V1 Summilux-R? I saw some comparison photos of the two Summicrons and I preferred the look of the V1. I'm wondering how contrast and resolution at f1.4-f2.8 compares between the two V1s. Thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.