simonr Posted January 7, 2019 Share #121 Posted January 7, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Well that's exactly the point here. The little summicron v4 is a wonderful lens in its own right, and its bokeh is of course very nice, but what the Summilux delivers at 1.4 is different with that dreamy soft glow. It's something the summicron even wide open doesn't obtain. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 Hi simonr, Take a look here 35mm 1.4 Summilux pre-asph. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Torontoamateur Posted January 9, 2019 Share #122 Posted January 9, 2019 On 8/29/2018 at 8:20 PM, CharlesL said: Per request, here is the lens mounted on an M240 (heavily clothed in gaffer tape). 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! I would add gafer tape to the top edges where the straps rub. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamboat Posted January 9, 2019 Share #123 Posted January 9, 2019 This thread has made me want to get mine of storage and use it again. Has anybody had any luck 6-bit coding the lens - I know Leica doesn't do it. Any ideas on what lens you'd code it to? Perhaps not worth worrying about but I just had a 28mm f2.8 Elmarit V2 custom coded and it's working great - but there are similar 28mm lenses that are coded. I'm thinking the 35mm Summilux f1.4 is probably closer to a V3 35mm Summicron. It bears no resemblance to the asph 35mm's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted January 9, 2019 Share #124 Posted January 9, 2019 I find it sufficient to set lens detection to Manual and lens # 11870 for Summilux 35mm V2. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted January 9, 2019 Share #125 Posted January 9, 2019 21 minutes ago, pico said: I find it sufficient to set lens detection to Manual and lens # 11870 for Summilux 35mm V2. So do I. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted January 9, 2019 Share #126 Posted January 9, 2019 Technically, there is no such thing as a 6-bit code for the 35 Summilux - no pattern of dots a digital M will recognize. With the M10 (at least) the pre-ASPH Summilux appears in the menu as a choice ("35 f/1.4 11869/11870/11860") - there is no need at all to substitute some other lens ID. I am using that for my Voigtlander 35 f/1.4. If one must substitute some other lens coding, the Summicron version 4 is the closest optical design (7 elements) - I used that on my M9. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamboat Posted January 11, 2019 Share #127 Posted January 11, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 1/9/2019 at 1:06 PM, pico said: I find it sufficient to set lens detection to Manual and lens # 11870 for Summilux 35mm V2. Great - many thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malabito Posted January 12, 2019 Share #128 Posted January 12, 2019 So to keep the thread going, i wanted to share more images of this little gem, but this time with the m10 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! 7 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/288041-35mm-14-summilux-pre-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3663165'>More sharing options...
Ray Vonn Posted January 12, 2019 Share #129 Posted January 12, 2019 On 1/9/2019 at 7:31 PM, adan said: With the M10 (at least) the pre-ASPH Summilux appears in the menu as a choice And in the M-E menu too FYI, if anyone wants that CCD sauce. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdg1371 Posted January 23, 2019 Share #130 Posted January 23, 2019 (edited) One more, with a bit of glow... (heavily cropped) 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 23, 2019 by mdg1371 12 1 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/288041-35mm-14-summilux-pre-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3670498'>More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted January 25, 2019 Share #131 Posted January 25, 2019 I've tried all 35mm Leica lenses & my two favorite ones are: 1) Summicron 8 elements (small, beautiful rendering, and the amazing old school bokeh which is my favorite of all 35s) 2) Summilux steel rim with goggles (i prefer this to the lux pre-asph v2, but only with goggles as it allows to focus as close as 0.65; beautiful rendering, glow & bokeh, especially when used with b&w film or monochrom) If you like the glow, the summicron 8 elements also has some nice glow wide open. Between the summicron 8 elements and v2 lux pre-asph I would go with the 8 elements, simply because it has better built and focuses to 0.7m vs 1m on the lux. Both lenses look amazing on B&W! These are my two only 35mm lenses and I do not plan on selling them, especially as it's becoming harder and harder to find them in good condition. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musotographer Posted February 19, 2019 Share #132 Posted February 19, 2019 After messing about with too many 35s (CV Ultron, Canon ltm, Summicron Asph), I've just acquired a beautiful 1992 Titanium copy of this lens at a reasonable price, and I think it's a keeper; on brief acquaintance there's no focus shift, it seems quite sharp wide open and with my '50s bakelite Leitz hood "Summaron 3.5cms, Summicron 5cms" flare seems to be minimal. There is however a large piece of dust just behind the front element, so a cla would be good, and I'd quite like to get the lens coded if possible (11869/11870/11860) - I believe there's a highly-thought-of technician in Holland who might be able to help. Does anyone have details please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted February 19, 2019 Share #133 Posted February 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Musotographer said: After messing about with too many 35s (CV Ultron, Canon ltm, Summicron Asph), I've just acquired a beautiful 1992 Titanium copy of this lens at a reasonable price, and I think it's a keeper; on brief acquaintance there's no focus shift, it seems quite sharp wide open and with my '50s bakelite Leitz hood "Summaron 3.5cms, Summicron 5cms" flare seems to be minimal. There is however a large piece of dust just behind the front element, so a cla would be good, and I'd quite like to get the lens coded if possible (11869/11870/11860) - I believe there's a highly-thought-of technician in Holland who might be able to help. Does anyone have details please? https://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-news/leica-repair-specialists/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musotographer Posted February 19, 2019 Share #134 Posted February 19, 2019 Thanks very much - very helpful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted September 10, 2019 Share #135 Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) I have the opportunity to trade my 35 Summicron v.4 for a 35 Summilux v.2 in very good condition. I'm very in doubt, maybe this is a stupid decision, because I am very satisfied with my Summicron. But since I sold my 35 Lux FLE, I have missed the extra f-stop (I'm a bokeh lover after all). I'll lose the 0.7 m near limit and I am not very fan of the "glow". But I have seen in picture examples in this thread that it's possible to "tame" it with the right lighting conditions and some post processing. I know that nobody else can make this decision. There are pros and cons with both lenses, but it's very tempting to try something new. After a while I'll know if my choice was right or wrong. But if it turns out to be wrong, it's always possible to trade it for another Summicron. Edited September 10, 2019 by evikne Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted September 10, 2019 Share #136 Posted September 10, 2019 Little reason to acquire a 35/1.4 v2 if you don't like its glow at f/1.4 IMHO. Beware that this lens flares a lot more than your 35/2 v4 BTW. Now it is always possible to trade it for another lens as you say. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted September 10, 2019 Share #137 Posted September 10, 2019 I have studied hundreds of pictures from this lens, and seen both good and bad, so I know pretty well what I am going to. But the only way to find out exactly what my pictures can look like, is to try it myself for a while. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jul Posted September 12, 2019 Share #138 Posted September 12, 2019 On 9/11/2019 at 1:07 AM, evikne said: I have the opportunity to trade my 35 Summicron v.4 for a 35 Summilux v.2 in very good condition.(…) I am not very fan of the "glow". But I have seen in picture examples in this thread that it's possible to "tame" it with the right lighting conditions and some post processing. I would rather say "pre processing", exposing for the highlights will do the most in "taming" the "glow". One from yesterday @1.4, if any, the glow should have appeared on the shoulder. 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 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/288041-35mm-14-summilux-pre-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3818589'>More sharing options...
Jul Posted September 12, 2019 Share #139 Posted September 12, 2019 From the same session @5.6: 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 2 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/288041-35mm-14-summilux-pre-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3818591'>More sharing options...
evikne Posted September 12, 2019 Share #140 Posted September 12, 2019 14 minutes ago, Jul said: I would rather say "pre processing", exposing for the highlights will do the most in "taming" the "glow". One from yesterday @1.4, if any, the glow should have appeared on the shoulder. Thanks for the input and great picture examples. Yes, I mean the most important factor is the preventive measures, like avoiding challenging lighting conditions and exposing for the highlights. I have gained quite a bit of experience with my Noctilux f/1.0, which I think has much of the same challenges as the Summilux. But I've also experienced that quite a lot can be done in post processing. For example can the LR's Dehaze tool reduce the glow effect a bit, and "flat" faces can be improved with some Clarity. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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