Extension by 28 mm planned

[Klausb]

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Dear All,

At present, I Plan to enlarge my lens Setup with a new 28mm Lens.

Now, I See 3 oportunities and I would like to ask experienced People for their recommondation.

What would you prefer and why:

1. New 28 Summilux

2. New 28 Summicron or

3. Leica Q 116

 

I have a 240 and 246. Usage for landscape, Street, Holiday and Low light.

 

 

 

Many thanks in advance.

Edited June 4, 2017 by Klausb

[Klausb]

No recommendation?

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[mls1483]

There is a thread which covers somewhat your question:

28-er Summilux: auch für Landschaft geeignet?

[Moritz]

Hi Klaus,

 

while i love my Summicron 28 ASPH, I think you should take the plunge and get a Leica Q. Autofocus is great to have. I did not buy one yet, because I still have a lovely Leica Digilux 2.

 

Best Regards,

 

Moritz

[Moritz]

Hi Klaus,

 

second thought: The first Summicron-M 28 ASPH is quite affordable due to its sucessor, if you can get one 6-bit coded for 1800 EUR, buy it.

 

Best Regards,

 

Moritz

[Moritz]

Hi Klaus,

 

third thought: If money is no question, buy the new Summikux-M 28mm. Consider it is a big heavy lens, which blocks the viewfinder a bit. And it is the newest Leica lens design in their Leica M portfolio.

 

Best Regards,

 

Moritz

Edited June 6, 2017 by Moritz

[i-Leica]

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Leica M with 28 Summilux or Leica Q? The only problem with the Q is that the rendering looks flat and very "technical", Summilux 28mm gives that desired "magical" look.

The only question is.... is it worth 2.000 € more? But again, after 5-6 years Leica Q is obsolete but Summilux 28 still can be used as on day one. I would go for Summilux.

[Daniel C.1975]

Hi,

as you already have two Ms, I would go for the lenses. I personally would go for the new Summicron due to size and price. Compared to the Q, which has a Summilux with 1.7, you do not loose a lot.

As already mentioned, the Q will age and someday you loose a camera and a lens, the lens stays.

 

That being said, the Q is a lovely camera with some advantages over the Ms, but it's differently.

 

OR

 

Sell one of the Ms buy a Q and make a nice trip with the saved money

Edited June 10, 2017 by Daniel C.1975

[i-Leica]

what other lenses do you have???

 

The idea Daniel had above is dangerous: having both, you would mostly or only take the Q with you....

[OpDraht]

I guess to have a second body/backup with a Q would be a good solution. 

 

There are many examples out there that Panasonic based digital cameras last over 10 years and more, so I wouldn't be afraid with that. 

[Mute-on]

28 Elmarit ASPH II. I just bought one. Same size as my 35/2.8 Summaron, no distortion, sharp and smooth. Unless you are determined to spend more, there is little benefit to the Summicron.

The Summilux, on the other hand, is purportedly somewhat special, but significantly larger.

Good luck!

 

 

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[i-Leica]

The Summilux, on the other hand, is purportedly somewhat special, but significantly larger.

 

 

 

But still not larger as the Leica Q extra in the bag

[i-Leica]

if the money is an issue, you would not choose Leica in the first place, so if the money is not that big problem, the Summilux with Leica M gives you a nice tool to "work" with, I guess some "work" has no negative meaning with Leica but is the part of a desired experience - if you want quick use of an 28mm for snapshots as the Q is made for, use your iPhone for this, nobody would ask and nobody would look for that something special in a snapshot, for all other pictures take your time, enjoy the "process" and use the Summilux - the Lens will last for much much longer giving you even more joy regarding you learn how to use it over the years.

If you just want 28mm lens to get more into your picture, there is no point of spending money on Summilux 28. Not the lens is making a good looking picture, but the proper use of it - you have the possibilities with Summilux, just find out when and how to use it and you will be rewarded with something, you can not get from Elmarit or Q.

The Q is modern, quick and easy but so its iPhone.

[schattenundlicht]

28 Elmarit ASPH II. I just bought one. Same size as my 35/2.8 Summaron, no distortion, sharp and smooth. Unless you are determined to spend more, there is little benefit to the Summicron.

 

+1

This is a featherweight lens with excellent IQ even on the M10. Incredibly sharp, yet wide open it gives sufficiently small DOF if needed. It has the least viewfinder bockage (even with the hood, there is only minor intrusion). Being rather 'affordable' for Leica standards, this may be one of the most underrated lenses. If you use your gear mainly for photography instead of for renown, this may be a superb option. The only very minor drawback may be that its small size makes it a bit flimsy to change because you have to grip it exactly at the small base ring. Mechanically my specimen is very smooth and precise and a joy to work with.