caloosajo Posted August 1, 2021 Share #41 Posted August 1, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 11 hours ago, Mahesh said: @Kcwong @Stephencdean @RF’sDelight I've been bit by this 28 cron bug and have been thinking of it. How have you been enjoying the lens so far? I suppose it is no different to the standard black but I always wonder if Leica manufacturers the special versions even with greater tolerances etc? Really really enjoying this lens. I bought it purely for what it offered performance-wise compared to 28 Elmarit ASPH v2, and I happened to score a generously discounted open-box before the 2021 price hike. But the color and the hood are really something to admire. I haven’t noticed any difference regarding tolerances, it functions as expected. And it seems like it may in fact be a limited run, for the collector in you. 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/310454-summicron-28mm-edition-safari-%E2%80%93-real-life-pictures/?do=findComment&comment=4249623'>More sharing options...
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RF’sDelight Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share #42 Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) vor 22 Stunden schrieb Mahesh: @Kcwong @Stephencdean @RF’sDelight I've been bit by this 28 cron bug and have been thinking of it. How have you been enjoying the lens so far? I suppose it is no different to the standard black but I always wonder if Leica manufacturers the special versions even with greater tolerances etc? Fully agree to @caloosajo comment here. Especially because IQ, functionality etc. are out of question anyway. vor 11 Stunden schrieb caloosajo: But the color and the hood are really something to admire Since I got the Safari Cron the Summilux 28 sits on the shelf for months now. I still want to do a comparison of Safari Cron vs. Summilux 28 at f2.0 Safari Cron vs. Elmarit 28 Asph. at f2.8 Ar least one of these three 28mm lenses needs to go… I guess.😎 My personal use of 28mm is either when I expect to photograph rooms and their interior or when I expect a dense situation e.g. with people at a table and want to have some of the surrounding atmosphere still in the picture – with an extra space compared to 35mm to crop afterwards. f4.0 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! f2.0 Edited August 2, 2021 by RF’sDelight 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! f2.0 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/310454-summicron-28mm-edition-safari-%E2%80%93-real-life-pictures/?do=findComment&comment=4249800'>More sharing options...
Mahesh Posted August 2, 2021 Share #43 Posted August 2, 2021 Thank you both.. I believe the 28 Cron might have more pop compared with the elmarit. I had both these lenses separately for sometime, the black version. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted October 8, 2021 Share #44 Posted October 8, 2021 Mine has just been delivered! As much as I liked my v1 28 summicron asph, the plastic hood was just ridiculous. This one is just perfect, exactly what a summicron should be. 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/310454-summicron-28mm-edition-safari-%E2%80%93-real-life-pictures/?do=findComment&comment=4288654'>More sharing options...
RMF Posted October 8, 2021 Share #45 Posted October 8, 2021 Beautiful Safari lens. I have one as well and it’s difficult to choose which 28mm to use now as I have three now (Summilux, Summaron, and the Summicron Safari). I just love the Cron’s special Safari hood design, but I find myself gravitating always toward the Lux as it’s such an inspiring lens. I hate to give up on the Safari Cron (as I have a Safari body) but I’m just not using it. Decisions….. 🙂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted October 9, 2021 Share #46 Posted October 9, 2021 On 10/8/2021 at 7:13 PM, RMF said: Beautiful Safari lens. I have one as well and it’s difficult to choose which 28mm to use now as I have three now (Summilux, Summaron, and the Summicron Safari). I just love the Cron’s special Safari hood design, but I find myself gravitating always toward the Lux as it’s such an inspiring lens. I hate to give up on the Safari Cron (as I have a Safari body) but I’m just not using it. Decisions….. 🙂 We're travelling in Sri Lanka and India for a couple of months (or more) from next January, C-19 permitting, and the 28mm Safari is a lens I've had my eye on for quite a while for this trip. I did consider the 28mm summilux but I like summicron lenses more than I need f1.4 If you've made the significant outlay for the 28mm summilux, you'd be a fool not to use it! The 28mm Safari is very nicely finished and looks good on my BP MP. The retractable hood makes the Safari lens seem smaller than the V1 is even without it's huge hood fitted! I'm tempted to get the 90mm summicron Safari now as a nice pair for our travels! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marckyokay Posted January 11, 2022 Share #47 Posted January 11, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 10/9/2021 at 10:12 PM, Ouroboros said: The 28mm Safari is very nicely finished and looks good on my BP MP. The retractable hood makes the Safari lens seem smaller than the V1 is even without it's huge hood fitted! Hey @Ouroboros! I see you use it on your BP MP... I mostly use my BP MP these days and always wondered what this matte dark green finish would look on a shiny BP... would you be so kind maybe making a few quick photos of your BP MP with the Safari 28? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriehuber Posted January 11, 2022 Share #48 Posted January 11, 2022 Could anyone here share a pictures of the finder blockage of the Safari edition with the hood extended / not extended? ( a picture made through the viewfinder ) Would be interesting to see the difference to the normal version! Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted January 12, 2022 Share #49 Posted January 12, 2022 19 hours ago, Marckyokay said: Hey @Ouroboros! I see you use it on your BP MP... I mostly use my BP MP these days and always wondered what this matte dark green finish would look on a shiny BP... would you be so kind maybe making a few quick photos of your BP MP with the Safari 28? Thanks! A few new bits and pieces since my last post. MP & M10-R BP with 28mm, 50mm & 90mm summicron safari editions: 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 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/310454-summicron-28mm-edition-safari-%E2%80%93-real-life-pictures/?do=findComment&comment=4352152'>More sharing options...
RMF Posted January 16, 2022 Share #50 Posted January 16, 2022 On 1/11/2022 at 10:35 AM, Kriehuber said: Could anyone here share a pictures of the finder blockage of the Safari edition with the hood extended / not extended? ( a picture made through the viewfinder ) Would be interesting to see the difference to the normal version! Thanks! @Kriehuber here you go: Safari 28mm, hood extended 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/310454-summicron-28mm-edition-safari-%E2%80%93-real-life-pictures/?do=findComment&comment=4358309'>More sharing options...
Kriehuber Posted January 16, 2022 Share #51 Posted January 16, 2022 15 minutes ago, RMF said: @Kriehuber here you go: Safari 28mm, hood extended Thanks a lot! How do you like the hood in comparison to the detachable hoods ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMF Posted January 17, 2022 Share #52 Posted January 17, 2022 On 1/16/2022 at 12:49 PM, Kriehuber said: Thanks a lot! How do you like the hood in comparison to the detachable hoods ? @Kriehuber I prefer the these extendable hoods (like the 50 Lux) over the detachable hoods. I have both types but just find the extendable hoods way more convenient, as well as taking up less space in my bag. I wonder why Leica doesn’t bring this ‘Safari only’ extendable hood to the standard 28cron? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriehuber Posted January 18, 2022 Share #53 Posted January 18, 2022 10 hours ago, RMF said: @Kriehuber I wonder why Leica doesn’t bring this ‘Safari only’ extendable hood to the standard 28cron? That's what I thought. I am now on my way to pick up a new 28 Summicron Safari from my local Leica store, despite already owing multiple 28s and among others the modern Summicron. The hood looks great and after picking up the Safari my normal Summicron probably will sit on the shelf. I wish they would make this in Silver like they made the 28 Lux. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostisbest Posted March 28, 2022 Share #54 Posted March 28, 2022 Does anyone know if the Safari edition is made of brass? Or is it the same aluminum as the standard editions? Thx! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted March 28, 2022 Share #55 Posted March 28, 2022 28 minutes ago, boostisbest said: Does anyone know if the Safari edition is made of brass? Or is it the same aluminum as the standard editions? Thx! It will be the same (the weight is almost identical). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostisbest Posted March 29, 2022 Share #56 Posted March 29, 2022 4 hours ago, earleygallery said: It will be the same (the weight is almost identical). Thank you… was hoping it was brass! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 20, 2022 Share #57 Posted April 20, 2022 Anyone else interested in a new green Summicron 28mm Safari? My local Leica dealer in Germany still has one. Contact me via personal e-mail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom0511 Posted May 2, 2022 Share #58 Posted May 2, 2022 I wonder if the different hoods show any difference in a) efficancy of "shading" b) vignetting ? In theory the rectangle standard hood should be optimized for a rectangle sensor when using a wide angle lens? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photonc Posted December 2, 2022 Share #59 Posted December 2, 2022 (edited) Adding to the 28 Safari "lookbook" of this thread - M10P Ghost Hokdinkee edition with 28 Safari 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 December 2, 2022 by photonc 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/310454-summicron-28mm-edition-safari-%E2%80%93-real-life-pictures/?do=findComment&comment=4586560'>More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted April 1, 2023 Share #60 Posted April 1, 2023 (edited) Seems like the right thread to drop this into. Picked up what was probably the last new/sealed 28 Cron Safari lens in the US this week. Haven’t seen a photo of an SL2-S Reporter with a Safari lens yet, only photos of them on the M10-P Reporter. The color match between the Reporter and Safari is very close in real life, but digital photos seem to exaggerate the difference. I like this lens on my black M11, but so far I find this arrangement more satisfying to use. It very much reminds me of the old R3 Safari and matching lens I used to own. I think I will have to track down the 50 and 90 as well. 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 April 1, 2023 by hdmesa 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/310454-summicron-28mm-edition-safari-%E2%80%93-real-life-pictures/?do=findComment&comment=4740898'>More sharing options...
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