Peter Kilmister Posted October 16, 2017 Share #101 Posted October 16, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) My wife is life, the universe, and everything. She approved my purchase of the APO Summicron as it was a very pretty lens. "Much prettier than your other lenses!" Who on earth is going to argue with that? I am never going to dispute her judgement. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jmahto Posted October 17, 2017 Share #102 Posted October 17, 2017 My wife is life, the universe, and everything. She approved my purchase of the APO Summicron as it was a very pretty lens. "Much prettier than your other lenses!" Who on earth is going to argue with that? I am never going to dispute her judgement. Very jealous. Enjoy your APO Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeralCoton Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share #103 Posted October 17, 2017 My wife is life, the universe, and everything. She approved my purchase of the APO Summicron as it was a very pretty lens. "Much prettier than your other lenses!" Who on earth is going to argue with that? I am never going to dispute her judgement. My wife said 'are you insane?' Though she did note it was a bit smaller. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reciprocity Posted October 17, 2017 Share #104 Posted October 17, 2017 My wife would say as long as it helps me make better photos, go for it. I doubt it will make that big of a difference to be honest but like I said above, I will rent it at some point and see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamboat Posted October 20, 2017 Share #105 Posted October 20, 2017 This forum seems to solve problems for me and I appreciate that. I have a series 3 50mm Summicron - that's the late 60's-70's version. Nice little lens altho it really likes to flare out if shooting directly into some lights. Then I have second version of the 50mm Noctilux f1.0. I keep thinking I'd like to dump both of 'em and get the 50mm Summilux. Then I look at the small size of the Summicron. That version I have at 200 grams is lightest (I think) of all the Summicrons. Decent lens. The weight of the Noctilux is annoying although I certainly use it from time to time. Anyway, I'm hanging onto those two lenses. They perform nicely and I shoot for black & white so I'm not looking for some super sharp lens. An old (dearly departed) friend use to say, "sometimes your best pictures, aren't always your sharpest pictures." Indeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeralCoton Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share #106 Posted October 20, 2017 I used a noctilux for a day and it is amazing. But I couldn’t conceive carrying it around. I’d rent an APO but that is around $50 per day. Doable but not free. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpittal Posted October 20, 2017 Share #107 Posted October 20, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I was able to use a Noctilux during a weekend class at the Leica Miami store earlier this year. Excellent class by Greg Semetko and extra value for the extended lens loan too. Its on my list now, but a ways out yet. Regards, Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeralCoton Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share #108 Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) Yes. I used it at an excellent mark de paola class in LA. Wonderful images. But the weight.....and price.... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited October 22, 2017 by FeralCoton Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted November 8, 2017 Share #109 Posted November 8, 2017 Hands down my favorite Leica 50mm is the dual range summicron. I just can't take it off of my M3. Its rendering is so satisfying that I am selling my 50mm lux asph. I wish I never bought the lux asph. I can't speak for the APO b/c I have never owned or used one. But the price point just screams "come and get me sucker!" Disclaimer: I shoot only film. Lovely classic ...not apo or asph. Now Summicron DR usable on M sensor also. M10 can be used with SOMNI (50mm Dual Range) full range:https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/269876-m10-can-be-used-with-somni-50mm-dr-full-range/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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