pinchers of peril Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share #21 Posted April 19, 2018 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Microview thank you. That was exactly the type of resource I was looking for. Edited April 19, 2018 by pinchers of peril Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 19, 2018 Posted April 19, 2018 Hi pinchers of peril, Take a look here What's the deal with all the different 35mm summicron versions?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
spydrxx Posted April 20, 2018 Share #22 Posted April 20, 2018 (edited) Erwin Puts has detailed descriptions of how each version differs from its predecessor, including MTF charts and practical results from scientifically controlled tests. IMHO his Compendium is the best resource on all Leica lenses...the older online free version just has the text whereas if you really want to get into 400+ highly detailed pages of info on Leica lenses and can cough up the $400+ for a used copy of his latest version, you'll be well rewarded for many months to come. BTW there are other resources out there as well, as indicated above...but what I've gained from reading Puts is a real appreciation of the incredible designing, engineering, and manufacturing of Leica lenses since the beginning. Edited April 20, 2018 by spydrxx Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.liam Posted April 20, 2018 Share #23 Posted April 20, 2018 (edited) Mssr. Perilous Pincher, if you can surrender 1/2-1 stop, consider bypassing the elder Summicron for the likes of the Leica 35 Summarit (ASPH), CV 2,5/35 or Zeiss 35C Biogon. At 1/4-1/2 the price of the (dated) Summicron ASPH, these are epic performers at the wider apertures, particularly the Zeiss, a higher-resolving optic than both Leicas. Edited April 20, 2018 by james.liam 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubkins Posted April 20, 2018 Share #24 Posted April 20, 2018 Mssr. Perilous Pincher, if you can surrender 1/2-1 stop, consider bypassing the elder Summicron for the likes of the Leica 35 Summarit (ASPH), CV 2,5/35 or Zeiss 35C Biogon. At 1/4-1/2 the price of the (dated) Summicron ASPH, these are epic performers at the wider apertures, particularly the Zeiss, a higher-resolving optic than both Leicas. Do you have a link that shows the comparison of these lenses? I'm looking at buying a 35mm and putting together my options. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.liam Posted April 20, 2018 Share #25 Posted April 20, 2018 Sean Reid and Lloyd Chambers in their paid sites compare them all, and Erwin Puts has a small piece on the Zeiss 35 C and its exceptional flare resistance. There are others who look at the 35C. The general concensus is that the Zeiss resolves the best of them all wide-open, barely improving when stopped down, exceeded only by the hefty Zeiss 1,4/35. It is a high-contrast lens with typical Zeiss colors, different than the Leica. Some report focus shift with the ASPH; “lct” on this site claims no such issue though most others, including myself have had this issue on digital but not film. At this point, my personal preferences are toward the Zeiss and Leica Summarit for digital sensors on account of the absence of shift. The Summarit has a ‘gentler’ rendering than the Zeiss wide-open, reminiscent of older Summicrons. You can find a myriad of image samples on the web from both. Boils down to whether you cannot do without that extra stop (or less) for your type of shooting. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted April 20, 2018 Share #26 Posted April 20, 2018 (edited) @Pinchers of Peril, This French website has a database that will give you the date of manufacture for an M lens or camera body based on its serial number: http://www.summilux.net/numeros/ I have found this site to be very useful when on the hunt for used M gear. Edited April 20, 2018 by Herr Barnack Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted May 30, 2018 Share #27 Posted May 30, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) A bit out of topic. As long time user of 35mm M lenses and having bought/sold a lot these last decades, new finding. I must say what I discovered not long ago...last not least 35mm: Summarit-M 2.5/35mm is my best choice by now. Nothing (euh only if I use from f/2.5 onward) to complain : top IQ, top handling, short focus throw, compact/light but great ergonomic tab and aperture ring. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaques Posted October 20, 2023 Share #28 Posted October 20, 2023 I owned a bunch of pre-asph 35mm summicrons- and they were all good- but my favorite was easily the very first 8 element version. Absurdly sharp- and built very solid. Mine had the goggles... I sadly sold it to make way for the 35mm summilux... 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! Quote 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/283832-whats-the-deal-with-all-the-different-35mm-summicron-versions/?do=findComment&comment=4878494'>More sharing options...
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