shirubadanieru Posted February 9, 2023 Share #1341 Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) You know what guys, I got the reissue of the steel rim, but somehow I did not connect with that lens in the same way as I did with the pre-lux…Can’t really put my finger on it, but the lens never felt as polished as the original steel rim…almost like Leica didn’t really try hard or even wanted to do this remake? Even if you compare the presentation, and attention to detail put into this remake, it’s nothing compared to the previous 3 remakes, in which they went to the detail of creating the plastic boxes, perfect replicas of the hood, ensuring they keep the body as is while making it more useful (e.g. nocti with filter thread), , etc…with the steel rim was like, ok here’s the lens, here’s two hoods that don’t work properly, and just for fun we made it e46 just to make it look larger and less symmetric. Anyway, long story short, given there’s no stock at all, I just sold it for the same purchase price and got back a Summilux 35 pre-asph with brass infinity lock which is my favorite version of the pre-lux (same serial as the steel rim on a v2 body). Can’t wait to be back on this thread and share pics here. Edited February 9, 2023 by shirubadanieru 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JMF Posted February 9, 2023 Share #1342 Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, shirubadanieru said: You know what guys, I got the reissue of the steel rim, but somehow I did not connect with that lens in the same way as I did with the pre-lux…Can’t really put my finger on it, but the lens never felt as polished as the original steel rim…almost like Leica didn’t really try hard or even wanted to do this remake? Even if you compare the presentation, and attention to detail put into this remake, it’s nothing compared to the previous 3 remakes, in which they went to the detail of creating the plastic boxes, perfect replicas of the hood, ensuring they keep the body as is while making it more useful (e.g. nocti with filter thread), , etc…with the steel rim was like, ok here’s the lens, here’s two hoods that don’t work properly, and just for fun we made it e46 just to make it look larger and less symmetric. Anyway, long story short, given there’s no stock at all, I just sold it for the same purchase price and got back a Summilux 35 pre-asph with brass infinity lock which is my favorite version of the pre-lux (same serial as the steel rim on a v2 body). Can’t wait to be back on this thread and share pics here. Nice to have your feed back ! So you went back to having a 216 v2 !? Congrats JM Edited February 9, 2023 by JMF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMF Posted February 9, 2023 Share #1343 Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) 36 minutes ago, shirubadanieru said: You know what guys, I got the reissue of the steel rim, but somehow I did not connect with that lens in the same way as I did with the pre-lux…Can’t really put my finger on it, but the lens never felt as polished as the original steel rim…almost like Leica didn’t really try hard or even wanted to do this remake? Even if you compare the presentation, and attention to detail put into this remake, it’s nothing compared to the previous 3 remakes, in which they went to the detail of creating the plastic boxes, perfect replicas of the hood, ensuring they keep the body as is while making it more useful (e.g. nocti with filter thread), , etc…with the steel rim was like, ok here’s the lens, here’s two hoods that don’t work properly, and just for fun we made it e46 just to make it look larger and less symmetric. Anyway, long story short, given there’s no stock at all, I just sold it for the same purchase price and got back a Summilux 35 pre-asph with brass infinity lock which is my favorite version of the pre-lux (same serial as the steel rim on a v2 body). Can’t wait to be back on this thread and share pics here. Wonderful, the best of them all, the V2 216* 😀 Edited February 9, 2023 by RMF 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted February 9, 2023 Share #1344 Posted February 9, 2023 3 hours ago, JMF said: Nice to have your feed back ! So you went back to having a 216 v2 !? Congrats JM yes sir! 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=4678139'>More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted February 9, 2023 Share #1345 Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) What I also didn’t tell you is that I got the Nikkor 3.5cm f1.8 ltm at the same time as I got the lux back…sooo, let me go ahead and share some shots from today with both lenses. Both wide open, taken in different instances but similar shot at MFD. Nikkor on top, Lux bottom. Shots straight out of cam, no editing. 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 February 9, 2023 by shirubadanieru 2 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=4678327'>More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted February 9, 2023 Share #1346 Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) Same as above. Looking to see the flare behavior. Nikkor is much stronger to flare, but when it flares it does not give the beautiful arc that is so unique to the summilux. Top shot is Nikkor, 2nd one is lux stopped down to f1.8, 3rd is lux wide open. All MFD, straight from camera. (PS - lux was using a yellow filter, thus the different ‘color’ in the sign). 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 February 9, 2023 by shirubadanieru 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=4678328'>More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted February 9, 2023 Share #1347 Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Both shot at f1.8, Lux on top, Nikkor on bottom. No edits. 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 February 9, 2023 by shirubadanieru 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=4678329'>More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted February 9, 2023 Share #1348 Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) Shot against the sun, same location. Here is easier to see which one is which : p Edited to taste, reduce contrast, add noise, etc. 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 February 9, 2023 by shirubadanieru 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=4678333'>More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted February 9, 2023 Share #1349 Posted February 9, 2023 Ok, done! Last ones I promise ahah This one is Lux only, no edits. Shot same scene at f1.4 and f2.8. You can see how it sharpens up right away. Last shot is wide open, and it is a perfect demonstration of the beautiful bokeh this lens has. 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=4678342'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2023 Share #1350 Posted February 9, 2023 8 hours ago, shirubadanieru said: You know what guys, I got the reissue of the steel rim, but somehow I did not connect with that lens in the same way as I did with the pre-lux…Can’t really put my finger on it, but the lens never felt as polished as the original steel rim…almost like Leica didn’t really try hard or even wanted to do this remake? Even if you compare the presentation, and attention to detail put into this remake, it’s nothing compared to the previous 3 remakes, in which they went to the detail of creating the plastic boxes, perfect replicas of the hood, ensuring they keep the body as is while making it more useful (e.g. nocti with filter thread), , etc…with the steel rim was like, ok here’s the lens, here’s two hoods that don’t work properly, and just for fun we made it e46 just to make it look larger and less symmetric. Anyway, long story short, given there’s no stock at all, I just sold it for the same purchase price and got back a Summilux 35 pre-asph with brass infinity lock which is my favorite version of the pre-lux (same serial as the steel rim on a v2 body). Can’t wait to be back on this thread and share pics here. In what way does your V2 and the re-issue differ in rendering? Would be interesting to hear. 😊 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted February 9, 2023 Share #1351 Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, mcpallesen said: In what way does your V2 and the re-issue differ in rendering? Would be interesting to hear. 😊 It’s not so much about the rendering tbh as I think wide open they are quite similar but I’m still happier with the v2 (SR serial) version in general when shooting at f1.4. There’s a certain magic that gets lost with the remake. I also find that from f2.8 the remake is much more contrasty, which is not ideal for me when shooting B&W. But in general, less than rendering is more in use it just does not feel as nice..the e46 size makes it look bloated compared to the tiny jewel like appearance of the original. Kinda like using a film camera VS a M240 in that sense…still a Leica, but something feels off. That being said, the remake built quality is amazing, really well built, looks great, it’s tiny, and I’m sure for those who have never used the original, they wouldn’t notice it at all and be really happy with it. Edited February 9, 2023 by shirubadanieru 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherproof Posted February 11, 2023 Share #1352 Posted February 11, 2023 On 1/30/2023 at 11:19 AM, JMF said: 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! 35 summilux v2 - Arista 400 - Voigtlander R4A I thought the ones of the bartender were good, but this one definitely takes the cake! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted February 12, 2023 Share #1353 Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) F11 Zone focus | M10M & 216xx Summilux Transitional 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 February 12, 2023 by shirubadanieru 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=4682553'>More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted February 12, 2023 Share #1354 Posted February 12, 2023 Wide open | M10M & 216xx Summilux Transitional 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=4682557'>More sharing options...
Kim Dahl Posted February 12, 2023 Share #1355 Posted February 12, 2023 Does anyone know the model number of the M35 summilux year 1970? '72-'73 ? Is it good ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF Posted February 12, 2023 Share #1356 Posted February 12, 2023 4 minutes ago, Kim Dahl said: Does anyone know the model number of the M35 summilux year 1970? '72-'73 ? Is it good ? https://wiki.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/35mm_f/1.4_Summilux_II Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UliWer Posted February 12, 2023 Share #1357 Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) The product number for the lens was 11870 in 1970 as well as 1973. I do not really understand your question whether it was good. It was as good or bad than any other 35mm Summilux from the time of the lenses production. Please do not believe that the optics did change, even if there have been people around who pretend to see differences for every batch of this lens - and never show a single example to prove this. As the Wiki linked above says lenses from the Canadian production of this time may cause a problem for some digital bodies as the lenses rear part collides with the camera's interior so you can't focus it to infinity. This is true for my copy of 3081... from 1980, which is not usable on the M9 but does not have any issues with the M10 (the elevated bayonet flange of the M10 helps). Edited February 12, 2023 by UliWer 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Dahl Posted February 12, 2023 Share #1358 Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) 35mm f/1.4, build in the year 1973. 1000 were made I have a modern 35 (APO) and have been thinking about buying a vintage 35. Which is completely different from my APO. I have tried stell rim (the new one) and found it interesting. But only tried it in Leica store. But I might get the chance for this model (top) in a mint version. But also have doubts about a reasonable price for it ? I really like the pictures on this page. I will be using it on digital Leica MD - so thanks for the info. Then I have to be careful not to damage anything. Maby it don’t fit. Edited February 12, 2023 by Kim Dahl Extra info Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernstk Posted February 12, 2023 Share #1359 Posted February 12, 2023 5 hours ago, shirubadanieru said: Wide open | M10M & 216xx Summilux Transitional 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! What's a 'Summilux Transitional'? Ernst Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted February 12, 2023 Share #1360 Posted February 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, Ernstk said: What's a 'Summilux Transitional'? Ernst https://wiki.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/35mm_f/1.4_Summilux_I The serial numbers here at the end, made with Steel Rim optics, but with a v2 body, ie 216xxx batch. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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