pmendelson Posted October 2, 2020 Share #1 Posted October 2, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) I would be interested in people’s favorite moderately priced (up to around $1500) 50mm to use on the M10M, and why. I’m looking at the Zeiss 50mm Sonnar C for its renowned character, and was going to look at the new Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Vintage line that’s coming out, as well as the incredibly cheap TTartisans 50mm f/1.4. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mediumformula Posted October 2, 2020 Share #2 Posted October 2, 2020 If I had an M10M I would get one of the modern Summarits that was recently discontinued. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaR10 Posted October 2, 2020 Share #3 Posted October 2, 2020 Pmendelson, I agree with Mediumformula. The Leica 50mm Summarit-M f/2.4 (+ older 2.5 version) is a most excellent lens that you can find for that price used. Sadly, it was recently discontinued. It has character and resolution that makes a great lens for landscape, street and other genres for photography. Highly recommended. Others will most likely chime in on their preferences. r/ Mark 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicameech Posted October 3, 2020 Share #4 Posted October 3, 2020 current 50 Summicron (11826) has been optically the same for over 40 years. Plenty can be found used, and the lens is amazing. I've got the 50 Summicron collapsible (version 1) and the 50 Summilux ASPH (current version). If I could only have one 50 and not the budget for the 50 Lux, the current 50 Cron (non-apo) would be my choice. If not that, I'd agree with mediumformula above that the Summarit lenses (the f/2.4s) are all excellent and significantly less expensive than the Summicron line. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parolibre Posted October 3, 2020 Share #5 Posted October 3, 2020 The Voigtlander 50mm 1.2 ASPH current version is an excellent and formidable choice IMO. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted October 3, 2020 Share #6 Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) The Summicron 2/50 V4, Made in Canada. It is one of the best 50mm lenses available, I use it for 35 years now, still perfect, optically and mechanically. It is only slightly surpassed by the APO Summicron. Buy a used one. 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 October 3, 2020 by AndreasG 3 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/313858-favorite-moderately-priced-50mm-for-m10m/?do=findComment&comment=4056338'>More sharing options...
michali Posted October 3, 2020 Share #7 Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 8 hours ago, pmendelson said: I would be interested in people’s favorite moderately priced (up to around $1500) 50mm to use on the M10M, and why. I’m looking at the Zeiss 50mm Sonnar C for its renowned character, and was going to look at the new Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Vintage line that’s coming out, as well as the incredibly cheap TTartisans 50mm f/1.4. Thanks! You won't go wrong with any of these and +1 for the Summarits. Another excellent lens is the 50mm Elmar f2.8 collapsible (1994-2007 vers.), priced at around $1, 000- it renders beautifully on my Monochrom1. My favourite lens on the Monochrom1 is the Canon 50mm f1.4 in LTM mount, with LTM-M mount adapter. I have a 1962 vers. these are available in mint condition for around $250- to $350- Based on your $1, 500- budget this leaves you change to add another lens. Here's an image with the Canon lens on the MM1. Click through a couple of times on the image to get an idea of the outstanding resolution of this lens. 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 October 3, 2020 by michali 1 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/313858-favorite-moderately-priced-50mm-for-m10m/?do=findComment&comment=4056346'>More sharing options...
tgray Posted October 4, 2020 Share #8 Posted October 4, 2020 I’m digging my Sonnar. Also have the Summilux ASPH (which is also great), but the Sonnar is pretty nice. You have to be okay with it having a bit less resolution. I bet the new VM Nokton is nice too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likaleica Posted October 4, 2020 Share #9 Posted October 4, 2020 Summarit. Highly under rated. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted October 4, 2020 Share #10 Posted October 4, 2020 On 10/3/2020 at 6:39 AM, Parolibre said: The Voigtlander 50mm 1.2 ASPH current version is an excellent and formidable choice IMO. As the OP mentioned lenses at the faster end of the spectrum, the new Voigtlanders are some on the best , so this one would be the 50mm I would buy today. The 40/1.2 is also very good If something a bit smaller was desired, then it would be worth waiting for feedback on the new f/1.5. . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceVentura1986 Posted October 4, 2020 Share #11 Posted October 4, 2020 I’ve got a Summicron V, 2000 vintage, that I bought used. You might be able to get one of these or a slightly older vintage. It’s a truly great lens and one that hasn’t really changed much in 50 years. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted October 4, 2020 Share #12 Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) On 10/3/2020 at 7:42 AM, AndreasG said: The Summicron 2/50 V4, Made in Canada. It is one of the best 50mm lenses available......It is only slightly surpassed by the APO Summicron... Having weighed-up various options this was also my choice. Considering the essential virues (IMO) of performance, size, weight and practicality (and, v's the APO, its price!) it's hard to find anything better. Having said that I must explain that for my 'normal' type of shooting I almost never need anything faster than f2. Philip. Edited October 4, 2020 by pippy 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaS2 Posted October 4, 2020 Share #13 Posted October 4, 2020 Summarit. 2.4 Small, fast enough, about $1,800 used. I tested it vs the APO and chose the Summarit. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
horosu Posted October 4, 2020 Share #14 Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) The Rigid. The only one to offer high-resolution and low-contrast. Perfect for B&W Edited October 4, 2020 by horosu 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmendelson Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted October 5, 2020 Thanks all. For the time being, I went ahead and ordered the TTartisans 50mm f/1.4 for $369 after reading glowing reviews (including a new review on the M Lenses forum), and since the investment is small and 50mm is not my preferred general focal length to shoot. I'll report back once I get it and use it for a bit... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrid Posted October 10, 2020 Share #16 Posted October 10, 2020 Be careful with the Summicron DR (same optical formula as the rigid). The close focus mechanism on the DR will not allow you to mount it on a digital M. Don Godlberg (DAG) can modify the DR by shaving down the rear close focus cam, but you will lose the second close focus mode Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrostl Posted October 11, 2020 Share #17 Posted October 11, 2020 Depends on what one wants but my default would be the ZEISS 50/2 (Planar). Interested to hear more about the TT 50/1.4! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted October 11, 2020 Share #18 Posted October 11, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, astrostl said: ZEISS 50/2 (Planar). The Zeiss is an excellent lens, if a little contrasty. The new Voightlander f1.5 which the OP mentions and which launches later this month maybe a good option. Of course if you want the ultimate for the M10M it has to be the APO Summicron, but it fails the moderately priced test. But if you have 40+ Bayer free pixels..... Edited October 11, 2020 by pedaes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maartenmoerman Posted October 11, 2020 Share #19 Posted October 11, 2020 If you have that much money to spend, there's 2 options in my opinion. 1. Buy a used summicron in that price range and be done with it. Or look really hard, and get a summilux. 2. Get a couple of nice vintages lenses, such as zeiss opton f1.5/f2 (f2 is supposedly sharper) (with a contax adapter), canon 50/1.4 (which is great), canon 50/1.8, add a voigtlander (1.1, 2.5, 3.5) in the mix, or maybe some other stuff in LTM. If you spend some time, you should be able to get 4-5 lenses if 1500 is your budget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpomatic Posted October 11, 2020 Share #20 Posted October 11, 2020 7 hours ago, astrostl said: Interested to hear more about the TT 50/1.4! Check my review out: https://www.47-degree.com/focus-shift/ttartisan-50mm-14-review It’s a surprisingly good lens, unbelievable for the price! I really like it and am using it right now. If something is not in the review and you’d like me to test it I will if possible. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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