MarkinVan Posted May 16, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 16, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) There is a LEITZ Summicron-R 1:2/35 lens (2466121) on Craig's list locally for $1000.00 CDN (or $730 USD) and I am wondering if this would be a good value and rewarding lens. I have the 24-90 SL lens and thinking about this one as a lighter more discreet walk around and casual lens. The 24-90 does seem to intimidate people when they have it pointed at them. There is also a LEITZ Wetzlar Elmarit R 1:2.8/28. (2510708) for the same price but I like the extra stop on the 35mm. Any opinions, experience or comments welcome. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mmradman Posted May 16, 2017 Share #2 Posted May 16, 2017 Least intimidating camera is Leica M, and smaller lens on SL601 is definitely less intimidating than a 24-90mm zoom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImmerDraussen Posted May 17, 2017 Share #3 Posted May 17, 2017 When bought my SL in November 2015, I didn't´ have the money for 24-90 mm. So I used the SL with the existing M and R lenses.The Summicron R 2.0/35 mm works very nicely with the SL. Focussing is easy. Corner sharpness is better than the M-versions (pre-asph).Contrast is a bit lower than the 24- 90 mm (that is hard to beat), but the rendering of lights is perfect.Here is example that hopefully shows this: 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/272552-leitz-summicron-r-1235-as-a-walk-around-lens-on-sl/?do=findComment&comment=3276873'>More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 17, 2017 Share #4 Posted May 17, 2017 Least intimidating camera is Leica M, and smaller lens on SL601 is definitely less intimidating than a 24-90mm zoom. But a 35 Summicron R is less than half the price of a typcial s/h Summicron M. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 17, 2017 Share #5 Posted May 17, 2017 The Summicron R is a great lens, I have the earlier version and it's a favourite of mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted May 17, 2017 Share #6 Posted May 17, 2017 I had one of the Summicron-R 35mm f/2 lenses and used it quite a bit with my SL. I sold it as part of the trade to obtain the SL90-280 lens recently, only because I tend to use the Summilux-R 50 and Elmarit-R 19 lenses more of the time, and the SL24-90 does me well for the focal lengths in between them. It's a modest-sized and super high performing lens on the SL, well worth $750. (I sold mine for substantially more than that.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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