35mm Summicron V3 on M240

[Firefly]

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Hi all, I am thinking of pulling the trigger on a 35mm Summicron V3, no mysteries regarding film M but I am wondering how it performs on a M240 before going ahead. Has anyone tried this combo and what are your thoughts? I understand that it cannot be coded, is there another profile worth picking from the menu? thanks in advance, Rob

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I had this lens for some years and i always coded it as type IV. Performance wise it was totally ok, sharp ad good contrast. It was however prone to flare and this made me replace it in th end. I'll try and find some example pictures for you.

[ShivaYash]

You are better off with something newer to take advantage of the 240 sensor.

 

 

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[Firefly]

You are better off with something newer to take advantage of the 240 sensor.

 

 

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Guess with the higher iso capabilities of the M240 a 2.4 or 2.5 Summarit would fit the bill, 

[MarkP]

 

 

You are better off with something newer to take advantage of the 240 sensor.


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Not necessarily, they may not have the resolution/sharpness of the newer lenses but older lenses have a lovely look  on the M240.

[Firefly]

Not necessarily, they may not have the resolution/sharpness of the newer lenses but older lenses have a lovely look  on the M240.

 

I would like to see some examples, any ideas? Rob

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I've got a V3, it's my backup to the V4.  I DIY-coded (Dreml and flat-black enamel) both lenses as a V4. Aside from build quality (V3 wins) and weight (V4 wins) the performance of these two lenses in actual photography is too close to call.  I've used both lenses on M8, M9 and M240 and they perform as they did with film, no nasty surprises resulting from digital.  I used to own an ASPH but sold it because I didn't find suffient bang for the buck.   Assuming the V3 you're considering is in good shape and properly calibrated I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to buy it. 

[Jean-Michel]

I do not think that you can go wrong with just about any version of the 35 Summicron. I have the version 5 (apsh) and the version 1 (with goggles). Yes there is a difference in the prints made from these two lenses as shot an my M9 or MP. The only truly visible difference is on prints made from wide-open (f/2) shots.  The change in contrast between f/2 and even just f/2.8 in the version 1 lens is obvious. At 100% on screen, I can see, or think I can see, that my new lens is 'better' than the old one. But in prints? I certainly will not be burning my prints of images made with the old lens (manufactured in 1962 and purchased by me in 1967)!  I also have both a 50 'Rigid" and the latest 50 Summicron, in this case the differences are more pronounced, but mainly because I think that therein a bit of an issue with some of the coating on the Rigid. Neither of my old lenses can be coded, but that is a mere inconvenience as you can select them manually and simply record a setting for them. The lens version is a rather small factor compared to all the other factors that are in play when you press the shutter. My only caveat is: buy from a reputable dealer.

Jean-Michel 

[jaques]

the version one with goggles is crazy sharp- Ive had the v1, v2 and v3. V1 is sharpest:

 

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[Firefly]

Thanks for all the contributions, I have gone ahead and ordered the lens which I wait for with much anticipation, regards Rob