PDP Posted March 11, 2019 Share #1  Posted March 11, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi there, anyone with experience about CL plus the Summaron 28/5.6? I read many enthusiastic articles about this gem, but I am not sure if it can deliver the special look on the smaller sensor of the CL. I sold my M, no chance with my old eyes and their glasses. Alternative might be just an old, a real old lens, but they are often mit cloudiness (right word?). Thanks for any help! Best Philipp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LocalHero1953 Posted March 12, 2019 Share #2 Â Posted March 12, 2019 There are others with the Summaron 28 on the CL, but I have the Summaron 35/2.8, which is another compact option. It looks good on the CL body. Mine is a clean version, with no haze, but it takes 'soft' (low contrast) images wide open - which I find attractive for the right subjects. The colour output is noticeably poorer compared to the Summilux-M 35 FLE, which I also have, so I keep the Summaron mainly for B&W. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesL Posted March 12, 2019 Share #3  Posted March 12, 2019 Here's an example of an old Summaron 35/3.5 on a full-frame SL. You can crop to get an approximate idea of APS-C. 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/295136-strange-ideacl-plus-summaron/?do=findComment&comment=3701234'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 12, 2019 Share #4 Â Posted March 12, 2019 Just try it. i would expect the character of the lens to shine through on the CL 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted March 12, 2019 Share #5  Posted March 12, 2019 15 hours ago, LocalHero1953 said: There are others with the Summaron 28 on the CL, but I have the Summaron 35/2.8, which is another compact option. It looks good on the CL body. Mine is a clean version, with no haze, but it takes 'soft' (low contrast) images wide open - which I find attractive for the right subjects. The colour output is noticeably poorer compared to the Summilux-M 35 FLE, which I also have, so I keep the Summaron mainly for B&W. +1. For contrasty and saturated results, my Biogon 35/2.8 beats my Summaron 35/2.8 hands down below f/8. It is sharper at edges and corners, flares less and has less CA. My Summaron is a goggled one for M3 though do i don't use it much anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pono Posted March 18, 2019 Share #6  Posted March 18, 2019 I use the M version of the Summaron 28/5.6 on the CL and there are examples posted on the CL image section..It’s one of my favorite combos.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDP Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share #7 Â Posted March 20, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Dear all, thanks for your replies, I will check now the pictures in the image section. Philipp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWPhoto Posted May 9, 2020 Share #8  Posted May 9, 2020 I like it thus far, but will shoot the Summaron on my M bodies for the "special" look. On the CL I get some gentle bokeh wide open. 43mm eqv. and a real compact kit with the CL. 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! 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/295136-strange-ideacl-plus-summaron/?do=findComment&comment=3969732'>More sharing options...
ramarren Posted May 12, 2020 Share #9  Posted May 12, 2020 I'd love to see how the Summaron 28/5.6 compares to the Voigtländer 28/3.5. I have the latter and it produces "special" quality photos on the CL, and I have it coded to work with the Summaron 28 lens profile. G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWPhoto Posted May 12, 2020 Share #10 Â Posted May 12, 2020 I have some CVs, my favorite the new 50/f1.2 asph. Their new line of f1.2 asph lens are terrific. I did pick up the Ultra Wide Heliar 12mm (latest version) which was discounted big time, and impressed with it on my M bodies and the CL. I got the Summaron on an open box demo discount so saved a few hundred. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWPhoto Posted May 12, 2020 Share #11  Posted May 12, 2020 it looks amazing on my M-P 240 Safari, but it makes for a compact street kit on the CL. 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! 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/295136-strange-ideacl-plus-summaron/?do=findComment&comment=3972319'>More sharing options...
ramarren Posted May 13, 2020 Share #12  Posted May 13, 2020 Nice! Here's the Color Skopar 28mm f/3.5 on the CL: 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! And here's a quick snap with it, wide open, ISO 3200 @ f/3.5 @ 1/15, at the near focus limit: There's a little pincushion distortion but not much, and easily corrected. Beyond that, it's pretty darn sharp corner to corner. G Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! And here's a quick snap with it, wide open, ISO 3200 @ f/3.5 @ 1/15, at the near focus limit: There's a little pincushion distortion but not much, and easily corrected. Beyond that, it's pretty darn sharp corner to corner. G ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/295136-strange-ideacl-plus-summaron/?do=findComment&comment=3972340'>More sharing options...
NWPhoto Posted May 13, 2020 Share #13  Posted May 13, 2020 Classic. The lens and case really. 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! 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/295136-strange-ideacl-plus-summaron/?do=findComment&comment=3972347'>More sharing options...
robert blu Posted June 22, 2020 Share #14  Posted June 22, 2020 On 5/13/2020 at 4:30 AM, ramarren said: Nice! Here's the Color Skopar 28mm f/3.5 on the CL:  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!  G This is a beautiful combo ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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