Guest Posted June 11, 2020 Share #21  Posted June 11, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sold mine to fund a part of an M10-P. It was from 1958 for M3 with goggles, which I don't need any more as the M3 had to go also. I think pictures taken by an old Canadian Summilux 35 II might be close similar to the first Summicron, although it was built only with seven lenses and if you "forget" the 1.4 of the Summilux. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 Hi Guest, Take a look here LOOKING TO BUY LEICA/LEITS SUMMICRON 1:2/35MM F2, 8 ELEMENTS (version I form 1960'). I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
giulio1986fi Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share #22  Posted June 11, 2020 Thank you so much, this is super kind! The Summaron on Sony doesn't look bad at all. I have to say, the v1 is the one I like less Do you find the Lux working well at f.14 and f.2 on a Sony Body  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenton C Posted June 11, 2020 Share #23  Posted June 11, 2020 2 hours ago, ianman said: My first port of call would be Red Dot Cameras but they only have a goggled version at the moment. That would be PERFECT for my M3! Thanks for the link.  🙂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted June 11, 2020 Share #24  Posted June 11, 2020 56 minutes ago, romanus53 said: Summaron on Sony 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! Summaron on M10 Sorry for diffenrent iso-settings, camera-shake Thanks for taking the time to shoot those!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted June 11, 2020 Share #25 Â Posted June 11, 2020 There is a 35 Summaron 2.8 transitional version with 0,70m minimum focussing distance and original LTM/M adapter here: https://www.photosuffren.com/optiques-en-monture-m/1762-leitz-summaron-2835.html I am selling on consignment and had it checked thoroughly before ! Cheers, JM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanus53 Posted June 11, 2020 Share #26  Posted June 11, 2020 Sorry I missed the focus with the Cron on the M10. But another important point is condition of the lenses, they all look good but a closer look at the results let me think the condition of the Lux is better than the Cron, shows more contrast. Apart from that Lux and Cron draw similar but f1.4 adds coma, both are a littel soft wide open. Stopped down the sharpness is great and over the whole field - better than on later versions or the Cron. I can't remember the 2.8 much superior over the 3.5 Summaron but both f-stops are not that fast a s the others. Looking at the raw-files there is no great difference between M10 and Sony to my eyes, the edges are equally weak on both 😉 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyck Posted June 11, 2020 Share #27  Posted June 11, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) 54 minutes ago, giulio1986fi said: I agree with you, you need to see it and test is on first. Can I ask you why you sold it, where you not happy with the results Sorry my original post may not be that clear. I didn’t sell it in the end. It was at Red Dot Cameras during lockdown and when they reopened their online shop I requested the lens be returned. I was selling it as I had my eye on a black chrome 50 APO. I was planning to trade my normal 50 APO and cash for the the BC 50APO. I then came to my senses... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 11, 2020 Share #28  Posted June 11, 2020 (edited) vor 48 Minuten schrieb giulio1986fi: ...Do you find the Lux working well at f.14 and f.2 on a Sony Body No, forget it or rave about it as charm, flair or even a special Leica look.😀 The further you open these old small lenses, the more problems you'll get with obliquely incident edge rays. This was already the case in the era of analog photography and has increased even further with sensors from digital cameras, since these can better process light rays floating straight as possible. Therefore, one tries to solve these problems with marginal rays by modern aspherical lenses or by adopting retrofocus constructions from the reflex technology or some trickery with sensors and internal processing inside the camera. The best thing would be to build a curved sensor that could automatically be adapted to the requirements of the lens, unfortunately absolutely unaffordable... Edited June 11, 2020 by mnutzer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsleica Posted June 13, 2020 Share #29 Â Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) Get the Chinese 8 element 35mm f2 replica brand new for around $500 usd. Same exact thing w/sapphire red dot. I'm waiting for mine as I always wanted this lens...and didnt want to pay the exaulted prices.. Shoulda picked up the 8 element offered to me 25 years ago for $400- Edited June 13, 2020 by tsleica add Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
microview Posted June 13, 2020 Share #30 Â Posted June 13, 2020 On 6/11/2020 at 2:54 PM, giulio1986fi said: Thank you, as well for the link. I am quite amazed by the price too honestly, the 2.8 Summaron looks a good idea. Any suggestions where to find that, eventually in London or in England so it's easy to go and try it on. Best, Giulio. The one lens I foolishly sold an regretted doing so!. Two years ago the Manchester Leica store had one in excellent condition and it was a pleasure to deal with the company when buying. The infinity lock I disliked but this is easily defeated with a tiny sliver from matchstick. They very rarely come up in the UK secondhand market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveYork Posted June 13, 2020 Share #31 Â Posted June 13, 2020 2 hours ago, tsleica said: Get the Chinese 8 element 35mm f2 replica brand new for around $500 usd. Same exact thing w/sapphire red dot. I'm waiting for mine as I always wanted this lens...and didnt want to pay the exaulted prices.. Shoulda picked up the 8 element offered to me 25 years ago for $400- I've put a couple rolls of Fomapan through the 8-element replica. Â It's nice. Â You'll be happy with it; well worth the wait. Â Excellent craftsmanship, and they say the optics mirror the original, but I have no experience with the original. Â Great value in today's market. Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan_S Posted June 14, 2020 Share #32  Posted June 14, 2020 I just picked up a very lovely condition Germany 35mm Summicron 8 elements from 1965. The lens is a gem the rendering is very classic but with enough contrast and sharpness even wide open. Take care to find a lens which has not Haze or Fungus, because a lot on the market do have it. Best to have it CLA'd if this wasn't done recently. A quick pick with this lens on 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! 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/310481-looking-to-buy-leicaleits-summicron-1235mm-f2-8-elements-version-i-form-1960/?do=findComment&comment=3993019'>More sharing options...
giulio1986fi Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share #33  Posted June 15, 2020 23 hours ago, Milan_S said: I just picked up a very lovely condition Germany 35mm Summicron 8 elements from 1965. The lens is a gem the rendering is very classic but with enough contrast and sharpness even wide open. Take care to find a lens which has not Haze or Fungus, because a lot on the market do have it. Best to have it CLA'd if this wasn't done recently. A quick pick with this lens on 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! Thank you, looks stunning. Are you using it on a Leica or Sony body. Where have you found the lens.  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted June 15, 2020 Share #34 Â Posted June 15, 2020 41 minutes ago, giulio1986fi said: Where have you found the lens. There was one at Schouten fairly recently.... I suggest you take a seat if it's the first time you see their prices!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan_S Posted June 15, 2020 Share #35  Posted June 15, 2020 45 minutes ago, giulio1986fi said: Thank you, looks stunning. Are you using it on a Leica or Sony body. Where have you found the lens.  I use it on a Leica m10 and M246 Monochrom, I would not advice this lens for other bodies besides Leica. The corners will be mushy and sharpness and rendering will not be the same... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
convexferret Posted June 15, 2020 Share #36 Â Posted June 15, 2020 (edited) I got my 8-element back from a CLA last week. What a difference! As others have reported it's surprisingly good across the field but much lower contrast that newer lenses and quite a bit of focus shift from f2-f2.8. Looks great through. Not $3000 great. Â I was lucky enough to get mine for about 200 pounds back in the mid-nineties. At this rate it'll be paying for my retirement. Edited June 15, 2020 by convexferret Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan_S Posted June 16, 2020 Share #37  Posted June 16, 2020 The first version of the 35mm Summicron f2, the famous 8 elements Germany version on Leica m10 and fabulous Ostrich case by Angelo Smaldore. Shot on Leica S007 with Summicron-S 100mm f2.0 ASPH  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/310481-looking-to-buy-leicaleits-summicron-1235mm-f2-8-elements-version-i-form-1960/?do=findComment&comment=3994278'>More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted June 18, 2020 Share #38 Â Posted June 18, 2020 Best overall 35mm lens if you ask me. Only lens i ever regretted selling. Bought one again and definitely not selling this one The price has also increased a lot in the last year and doesn't seem it will stop going up... If you just want to have one lens, the lux 35mm asph is a better all-rounder, but if you want a small/light 35mm with an amazing bokeh & classical rendering wide open, while being super sharp beyond f4, the 8e is definitely the best. i much prefer it to the v4 cron or the lux pre-asph, both in terms of build quality 6 rendering. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Michel Posted June 18, 2020 Share #39  Posted June 18, 2020 I have a 35 Summicron version 1 from 1962; the goggled version I have no idea where you can get one, goggled or not, but if you really want one then perhaps sent a note to official Leica dealers about your interest. Most likely, a Leica dealer will make sure that the used lens is in good condition. BTW, the goggled version works just fine on a M9 or M240, just as it did on M3, M4, and M6. What I found is that the contrast at f/2.8  and smaller is much greater than at f/2; that is probably true when using film but not as obvious as one would work with whatever neg in the darkroom. I purchased a current version of the 35 Summicron and am happy with the new one. Not sure if I want to sell the old one, I was going to trade all my film M's and older lenses just before Covid hit, and now I'm not sure if I want to part with that equipment, equipment that I do not use – go figure! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted June 18, 2020 Share #40 Â Posted June 18, 2020 fotopiahk tend to have them in stock 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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