IkarusJohn Posted January 27, 2022 Share #801 Posted January 27, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) For what it’s worth, I paid USD2,700 for mine in Feb 2019 - it’s a version 2 in very good condition, with the hood and a UV filter. It flares as badly as any other pre-asph … 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pippy Posted January 27, 2022 Share #802 Posted January 27, 2022 2 hours ago, KFo said: Anyone have the titanium version if this lens? How does it render? The place I bought mine (see post #807) had a titanium at the same time which I asked about and looked at. It renders exactly the same as any other v2; there's no constructional nor optical difference at all - fancy finish apart. It's the same lens for twice the asking price. Philip. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted January 27, 2022 Share #803 Posted January 27, 2022 Mine is Canadian from 1977, with hood and UV series VII filter, and cost 2795 euros from Germany. Excellent cosmetic & optical condition, but I can't remember the original stated condition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ymc226 Posted January 27, 2022 Share #804 Posted January 27, 2022 I got mine from Leica SoHo in August 2020. A 1972 V2 Summilux in near mint condition and hood for $3,195. Free shipping! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinjun Posted January 27, 2022 Share #805 Posted January 27, 2022 1 hour ago, pippy said: The place I bought mine (see post #807) had a titanium at the same time which I asked about and looked at. It renders exactly the same as any other v2; there's no constructional nor optical difference at all - fancy finish apart. I thought it was made of brass rather than aluminium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinjun Posted January 27, 2022 Share #806 Posted January 27, 2022 Also, some would have you believe that the 'glow' characteristics differ in the titanium version, as well as those of the various early versions (steel rim, infinity lock), perhaps due to different coatings, though it seems that much of this could be due to a certain mythology surrounding the lens. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 27, 2022 Share #807 Posted January 27, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 13 minutes ago, sinjun said: I thought it was made of brass rather than aluminium. I was only replying about the construction design and optical design as regards rendering - which is what was being asked. In those respects being brass- or aluminium-bodied makes no difference. Philip. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted January 27, 2022 Share #808 Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, sinjun said: Also, some would have you believe that the 'glow' characteristics differ in the titanium version, as well as those of the various early versions (steel rim, infinity lock), perhaps due to different coatings, though it seems that much of this could be due to a certain mythology surrounding the lens. I’ve had the Steel Rim, the Infinity lock (currently own), the regular Canada version, and the titanium version. I can say for sure that they are all (slightly) different. The Titanium without a doubt is the sharpest / flares less / has less glow. It’s also the heaviest since it’s made of brass. That can be positive or negative depending on what you want. To me nothing beats the Steel Rim and the Infinity Lock, and this is actually the main lens I wish Leica would remake at some stage. That being said, the regular V2 is very similar and the differences are not too significant that I’d say to go for X instead of Y. As long as you find a good deal, I’m sure you can enjoy any of the versions : ) They are all great! Edited January 27, 2022 by shirubadanieru 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted January 27, 2022 Share #809 Posted January 27, 2022 I suspect some of this “mythology” as actually pump ‘n’ dump in disguise … 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinjun Posted January 27, 2022 Share #810 Posted January 27, 2022 I have the titanium version and I like the heft. Compared to the 40mm summicron-C (my closest equivalent) I find it just a little sharper at f2, with higher contrast. Unfortunately mine back focuses at 2 metres and beyond, something I'm thinking of having fixed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFo Posted January 28, 2022 Share #811 Posted January 28, 2022 That's all very interesting re: the titanium version. I've been thinking about picking one up since seem pretty available. Something with less glow wide open than my 1972 version, but with still some interesting characteristics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted January 28, 2022 Share #812 Posted January 28, 2022 I’d say the titanium version from f2.8 onwards is so sharp, perhaps sharper than the cron V4 even…and f1.4 / f2 is a bit more tamed than previous Canada made versions. Might be worth trying, can’t promise you will notice a huge difference as this is all personal, but I definitely felt it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 28, 2022 Share #813 Posted January 28, 2022 OK. Fine. How about this?... All 35mm Summiluxes made between 1967 and 1995 shared exactly the same optical design but when the titanium versions were being produced the workers in Wetzlar removed those particular glass elements from the production line and sprinkled them with Magic Pixie Dust before those leneses were finally finished. Is everyone happy now? Carry on. P. 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 28, 2022 Share #814 Posted January 28, 2022 M6J & 35:1.4 v2 - Tri X 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! 14 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=4370192'>More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 28, 2022 Share #815 Posted January 28, 2022 M6J & 35:1.4 v2 - Tri X Still waiting for mine back from repair after the freak focus-tab-breaking-off incident. 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! 3 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=4370194'>More sharing options...
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01maciel Posted January 28, 2022 Share #818 Posted January 28, 2022 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! S1R + Summilux 35 pre asph II 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! S1R + Summilux 35 pre asph II ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/288041-35mm-14-summilux-pre-asph/?do=findComment&comment=4370629'>More sharing options...
16mm Posted January 29, 2022 Share #819 Posted January 29, 2022 M240 1,4/35mm Canada s/n:2348237 infinity lock @ 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! 4 1 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=4371389'>More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted January 29, 2022 Share #820 Posted January 29, 2022 (edited) On the beach, St Ives. M4 + Summilux-M 35 v2 First four Tri-X, last two Delta 400 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! Edited January 29, 2022 by LocalHero1953 17 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=4371574'>More sharing options...
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