evikne Posted June 24 Author Share #1321 Posted June 24 Advertisement (gone after registration) 10 minutes ago, brickftl said: Verdict - the latest lens is no good. Here's what Ye (the CLA guy) says: The lens has the typical optical cement deterioration problem, beyond cleaning. Leica already ran out of parts a long time ago. The lens is only good for parts. I think the fates have decided that this glorious lens just isn't for me. I've read all about the new remake classic line of this lens, seen some pics, and IMO it doesn't come close to creating magic as I've seen in this thread, so I'm going to pass on it. As Mick Jagger wisely said: you don't always get what you want, but sometimes you get what you need That's sad to hear. So what will you do now? Continue looking for a V3, or give up and keep your ASPH? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 24 Posted June 24 Hi evikne, Take a look here The 50mm Summilux pre-ASPH image thread. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
brickftl Posted June 24 Share #1322 Posted June 24 3 hours ago, evikne said: That's sad to hear. So what will you do now? Continue looking for a V3, or give up and keep your ASPH? I think I'll just keep the asph. Maybe in a year when people who initially bought and are now tired of the classic remake, I may get one. Meanwhile I've been enjoying my 35 steel rim reissue - it gives me sufficient glow when I need a glow fix By the way, Ye did confirm that if you've got a lens that doesn't have separation, don't let it bake in the sun when you're using it, and keep it on a cool dry shelf when not in use, chances are that it won't get separation down the road. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
costa43 Posted June 24 Share #1323 Posted June 24 (edited) Don’t go out too often at night but here are a couple of rare ones with this lens after the sun has gone down. M11-P, 50mm Summilux v3 @f1.4 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 June 24 by costa43 11 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/318444-the-50mm-summilux-pre-asph-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5823283'>More sharing options...
costa43 Posted June 24 Share #1324 Posted June 24 M11-P, 50mm Summilux v3 @f1.4 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! 11 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/318444-the-50mm-summilux-pre-asph-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5823284'>More sharing options...
evikne Posted June 25 Author Share #1325 Posted June 25 I asked the sheep if they could line up and stand still so I could take a picture of them, but for the most part they ignored my request and just continued chewing grass. It was a challenge to photograph them wide open. 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! M10, 50mm Summilux pre-ASPH v3 @ f/1.4 13 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M10, 50mm Summilux pre-ASPH v3 @ f/1.4 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318444-the-50mm-summilux-pre-asph-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5823409'>More sharing options...
swatch Posted June 25 Share #1326 Posted June 25 On 6/21/2025 at 7:58 PM, swatch said: Lux 50mm v3 ISO 400 film (EI at 200 ) wide open ( if memory serve me well ) It looks grainy ( will exam the film when get it back from local lab 🧪 maybe try wet print whenever possible ) 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! Got the film back from lab and did scanning by myself (SilverFast 9 / Epson 700) ... and now it look much smoother. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swatch Posted June 25 Share #1327 Posted June 25 Advertisement (gone after registration) Lux 50mm v3 ISO 400 film (EI 200) wide open (if memory serve me 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! 7 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/318444-the-50mm-summilux-pre-asph-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5823579'>More sharing options...
Roy Bigsby Posted June 26 Share #1328 Posted June 26 Street Portrait M6 | 50lux v3 | Ilford FP4+ 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 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/318444-the-50mm-summilux-pre-asph-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5823873'>More sharing options...
swatch Posted June 26 Share #1329 Posted June 26 (edited) 3 hours ago, Roy Bigsby said: Street Portrait M6 | 50lux v3 | Ilford FP4+ 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! Great photo 👍🏻 I need to push myself to do a better job in developing film as well scanning film 😅 now is the best time to pick up these skills as my summer project. Edited June 26 by swatch 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted June 26 Share #1330 Posted June 26 3 hours ago, swatch said: do a better job in developing film Just watch the temperature of your chemicals, as in the summer the water out of the ground can be too warm. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted June 26 Share #1331 Posted June 26 Random shot with preasph 50 lux bp 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 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/318444-the-50mm-summilux-pre-asph-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5824137'>More sharing options...
jakontil Posted June 26 Share #1332 Posted June 26 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! 12 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/318444-the-50mm-summilux-pre-asph-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5824138'>More sharing options...
jakontil Posted June 26 Share #1333 Posted June 26 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 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/318444-the-50mm-summilux-pre-asph-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5824141'>More sharing options...
evikne Posted June 26 Author Share #1334 Posted June 26 (edited) Toad and wild strawberry photographed wide open at MFD. 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! M10, 50mm Summilux pre-ASPH v3 @ f/1.4 Edited June 26 by evikne 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M10, 50mm Summilux pre-ASPH v3 @ f/1.4 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318444-the-50mm-summilux-pre-asph-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5824188'>More sharing options...
costa43 Posted June 26 Share #1335 Posted June 26 (edited) Leica M11-P, 50mm Summilux v3 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 June 26 by costa43 10 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/318444-the-50mm-summilux-pre-asph-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5824339'>More sharing options...
JMF Posted June 28 Share #1336 Posted June 28 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! 50mm Summilux v3 Titanium + M10-P 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 50mm Summilux v3 Titanium + M10-P ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318444-the-50mm-summilux-pre-asph-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5825246'>More sharing options...
Ecar Posted June 28 Share #1337 Posted June 28 M10P ASC + 50/1.4 v3 Ti 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 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/318444-the-50mm-summilux-pre-asph-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5825350'>More sharing options...
mikozia Posted June 30 Share #1338 Posted June 30 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! M-P w/Summilux-M 50 v2. 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M-P w/Summilux-M 50 v2. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318444-the-50mm-summilux-pre-asph-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5826269'>More sharing options...
DennisPT Posted July 1 Share #1339 Posted July 1 M10-R monochrome jpeg with 50 lux v3 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! 6 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/318444-the-50mm-summilux-pre-asph-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5826727'>More sharing options...
evikne Posted July 1 Author Share #1340 Posted July 1 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! M10, 50mm Summilux v3 16 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M10, 50mm Summilux v3 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318444-the-50mm-summilux-pre-asph-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5827063'>More sharing options...
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