gaheris Posted February 24, 2024 Share #2061 Posted February 24, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 2/22/2024 at 11:34 PM, KevinL said: I've posted this elsewhere, but as it's from the first roll through my recently CLA'd 35 Summilux-M pre-asph v2 (Germany) I thought I'd post it here. It was hazy and my local tech couldn't get the rear retaining ring off to clean the rear elements; thankfully a more competent repairer did the job and this lens went from unacceptably glowy at all apertures wider than f4 to exactly how I wanted it to be (glowy wide open, but sharp and clean stopped down). I had been thinking of selling it on if the CLA didn't improve it noticeably, but now it's so good, I'm considering keeping it. (A real bummer as I'm photographically happiest when I don't have to choose which lens of a given focal length to put on the front of the camera -- and my other 35 is the Nikkor 35/1.8 LTM which I'm truly loath to part with -- I guess I'm doomed to unhappiness?) 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! M6, 35 Summilux-M pre-asph v.2, HP5 (box speed), in HC-110 (dil b). CNY 2024 in Chinatown NYC. Buddy, you should always keep the w-nikkor 35mm 1.8 LTM. There is no other lens like it except maybe the m-hexanon UC which is also very, very rare. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lct Posted February 24, 2024 Share #2062 Posted February 24, 2024 3 hours ago, gaheris said: Buddy, you should always keep the w-nikkor 35mm 1.8 LTM. There is no other lens like it except maybe the m-hexanon UC which is also very, very rare. Do you mean the Hexanon 35/2 with M mount? Just curious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorda@ Posted February 24, 2024 Share #2063 Posted February 24, 2024 31 minutes ago, lct said: Do you mean the Hexanon 35/2 with M mount? Just curious. No UC hexanon limited 35 f2 not Konica rf regular version I guess 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF Posted February 24, 2024 Share #2064 Posted February 24, 2024 1 hour ago, yorda@ said: No UC hexanon limited 35 f2 not Konica rf regular version I guess Yes, In LTM mount. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted February 24, 2024 Share #2065 Posted February 24, 2024 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! M10, 35mm Summilux pre-ASPH v2 15 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M10, 35mm Summilux pre-ASPH v2 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/288041-35mm-14-summilux-pre-asph/?do=findComment&comment=5055141'>More sharing options...
evikne Posted February 24, 2024 Share #2066 Posted February 24, 2024 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! M10, 35mm Summilux pre-ASPH v2 14 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M10, 35mm Summilux pre-ASPH v2 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/288041-35mm-14-summilux-pre-asph/?do=findComment&comment=5055142'>More sharing options...
gaheris Posted February 24, 2024 Share #2067 Posted February 24, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) 5 hours ago, lct said: Do you mean the Hexanon 35/2 with M mount? Just curious. Nope, the UC is a different lens. Black painted over brass and built like a jewel. This is a quick and useful article about the lens and its similarity with the w-nikkor: https://davidde.com/2020/06/29/the-two-sort-of-xenotars-the-w-nikkor-3-5-1-8-the-konica-uc-hexanon-35-2/ 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
costa43 Posted February 24, 2024 Share #2068 Posted February 24, 2024 Took it out to town for the first time 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! 4 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/288041-35mm-14-summilux-pre-asph/?do=findComment&comment=5055335'>More sharing options...
costa43 Posted February 25, 2024 Share #2069 Posted February 25, 2024 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! 6 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/288041-35mm-14-summilux-pre-asph/?do=findComment&comment=5056281'>More sharing options...
costa43 Posted February 25, 2024 Share #2070 Posted February 25, 2024 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! 5 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/288041-35mm-14-summilux-pre-asph/?do=findComment&comment=5056282'>More sharing options...
costa43 Posted February 25, 2024 Share #2071 Posted February 25, 2024 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! 2 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/288041-35mm-14-summilux-pre-asph/?do=findComment&comment=5056283'>More sharing options...
costa43 Posted February 25, 2024 Share #2072 Posted February 25, 2024 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! 8 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/288041-35mm-14-summilux-pre-asph/?do=findComment&comment=5056284'>More sharing options...
Derbyshire Man Posted February 25, 2024 Share #2073 Posted February 25, 2024 Wide open at 1.4 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! 9 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/288041-35mm-14-summilux-pre-asph/?do=findComment&comment=5057046'>More sharing options...
Derbyshire Man Posted February 25, 2024 Share #2074 Posted February 25, 2024 Apologies, this one is also posted in the main M11 thread, also wide open at 1.4 but think it would be helpful here too for those looking to get a feel for the lens (although after 117 pages you've probably got that already!) My copy front focuses a bit and has grabby focus where racking backwards and forwards is snatchy. I'm considering getting it altered for close focus and would obviously be CLA'd then. I do worry however about lens cleaning removing the softness and glow. @JMF am I right that you had yours CLA'd, did that change it much? 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! 10 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/288041-35mm-14-summilux-pre-asph/?do=findComment&comment=5057049'>More sharing options...
JMF Posted February 26, 2024 Share #2075 Posted February 26, 2024 (edited) 1 hour ago, Derbyshire Man said: Apologies, this one is also posted in the main M11 thread, also wide open at 1.4 but think it would be helpful here too for those looking to get a feel for the lens (although after 117 pages you've probably got that already!) My copy front focuses a bit and has grabby focus where racking backwards and forwards is snatchy. I'm considering getting it altered for close focus and would obviously be CLA'd then. I do worry however about lens cleaning removing the softness and glow. @JMF am I right that you had yours CLA'd, did that change it much? To correct the front focussing will not alter the rendering . The glow and softness are inherent to the lens design. A CLA would cure mechanical issues. Make sure your M11 is well calibrated first ! Some M bodies straight out of the shop can be out of RF alignment. Edited February 26, 2024 by JMF 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skueh Posted February 26, 2024 Share #2076 Posted February 26, 2024 On 2/21/2024 at 10:32 AM, JMF said: Actually since e41 vignets on a v1, e43 is preferable even on a v2 35 Summilux . I had such a ring fitted on a v2 : 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! Also asked Chris @Skyllaney to fit an e43 thread onto another 35 v2 🙂 https://www.instagram.com/p/C0eWQ5FIP-2/?img_index=1 ? Cheers JM JMF, Can you install the OLLUX onto this adapter on the 35 lux pre-asph V2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
28framelines Posted February 26, 2024 Share #2077 Posted February 26, 2024 1 hour ago, JMF said: To correct the front focussing will not alter the rendering . The glow and softness are inherent to the lens design. A CLA would cure mechanical issues. Make sure your M11 is well calibrated first ! Some M bodies straight out of the shop can be out of RF alignment. My MP brand new out of the box had an INCREDIBLY misaligned rangefinder. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted February 26, 2024 Share #2078 Posted February 26, 2024 35 minutes ago, skueh said: JMF, Can you install the OLLUX onto this adapter on the 35 lux pre-asph V2 How do you add this accessory to the v2? Do you have to screw it in and does it permanently damage the lens? I’d love to get a filter instead of always using the hood but don’t wanna permanently do something that cant be undone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbbbbbbb Posted February 26, 2024 Share #2079 Posted February 26, 2024 On 10/6/2018 at 2:34 AM, jaques said: On 10/6/2018 at 2:34 AM, jaques said: I really like mine (infinity lock)- it just feels so good- it's a jewel. 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! (with Oufro close up attachment) May I ask you what camera you used to shoot the Laundry night shot? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaheris Posted February 26, 2024 Share #2080 Posted February 26, 2024 3 hours ago, shirubadanieru said: How do you add this accessory to the v2? Do you have to screw it in and does it permanently damage the lens? I’d love to get a filter instead of always using the hood but don’t wanna permanently do something that cant be undone. Same here. Every time (while looking via the VF) I want to quickly adjust the aperture, I end up spinning the 12504 🤣 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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