overexposed Posted September 3, 2021 Share #1  Posted September 3, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi everyone, this lens lives an incognito life, googled the name and i found very few images or reviews. can you guys help me out? would love to see as many wide open samples of this beauty. nevermind the camera used. cheers  mirko   Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 3, 2021 Posted September 3, 2021 Hi overexposed, Take a look here Summicron R 180mm samples. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Winedemonium Posted September 3, 2021 Share #2  Posted September 3, 2021 I owned this lens for a short while. In reality, other than fondling and admiring it, I have nothing to show for it. I share this not to put you off, but simply to say that the ergonomics, the sheer weight and front heaviness of the thing meant that I would suggest you would want to really know why you want it. Test shots on the M240 (when I had mine) revealed that it is sharp as a tack at f/2 (EVF + R>M), but cumbersome enough to warrant a tripod. I sold mine and bought the 2.8/180R instead, and it is night and day to handle - I realised that the difference for me was vanity. But, the 2/180 is a beautiful lump of engineering for sure. Perhaps on the SL2 it now comes into its own? Just know whether you want that extra stop of difference, is all I'd say. This is not at all in the same league of extra heft as, say, a 1.4/50M > 0.95/50M, it's more like pure hand held or... not. I have no idea what they cost today, but in 2015/2016 when I bought and sold mine they were about USD 6000. If you do buy one I'd be curious to see some shots here - do share! Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted September 4, 2021 Share #3 Â Posted September 4, 2021 https://www.flickr.com/groups/1381953@N24/pool/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
overexposed Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share #4  Posted September 7, 2021 hey wine, thx for the insight, i guess it would be a mix of getting it for using it as well as investment. i do the same with my noctilux v4, when i take it out, i pamper it. @frame-it yeah i saw this, but most images are quite small or not even made with that lens. i would prefer a real review. best mirko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted September 7, 2021 Share #5  Posted September 7, 2021 Probably my favourite R lens - monstrous to hand hold on my DMR, but capable of stunning pictures. Jamie Cullum, Mel C, Macy Gray and Alfie Boe - all on my 180 'cron and DMR 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 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/324188-summicron-r-180mm-samples/?do=findComment&comment=4271452'>More sharing options...
overexposed Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share #6 Â Posted September 8, 2021 thx charlie, great impressions 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted September 8, 2021 Share #7 Â Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 20 hours ago, overexposed said: or not even made with that lens. interesting, the exif or tags say they are but with the APO version Edited September 8, 2021 by frame-it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winedemonium Posted October 22, 2021 Share #8  Posted October 22, 2021 Fotopia in Hong Kong have just listed one, I see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markstade Posted January 12, 2022 Share #9  Posted January 12, 2022 (edited)  Some examples, Leica R Apo Summicron f2/180mm + Metabones Speedbooster (f1.4/125mm) and GH5 4K Video 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 January 12, 2022 by Markstade 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/324188-summicron-r-180mm-samples/?do=findComment&comment=4352028'>More sharing options...
Mpi Posted January 18, 2022 Share #10  Posted January 18, 2022 Well, it is an interesting lens… I rarely bring it with me just for it’s size and weight. But the wide aperture combined with the relatively long focal length is a ton of fun and allows for some interesting effects.  Without writing a full review, I would say the following: it’s incredibly sharp, even wide open. It’s a very unique and fun lens. On the SL2 it’s relatively easy to focus. But it’s a beast: very heavy and large. I wouldn’t recommend mounting it to a small camera (like a Leica M) and if you, like me, usually hike to places to take pictures it might not get as much use as it deserves 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/324188-summicron-r-180mm-samples/?do=findComment&comment=4359689'>More sharing options...
wpo Posted February 21, 2022 Share #11  Posted February 21, 2022 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/324188-summicron-r-180mm-samples/?do=findComment&comment=4388223'>More sharing options...
wpo Posted February 21, 2022 Share #12  Posted February 21, 2022 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/324188-summicron-r-180mm-samples/?do=findComment&comment=4388224'>More sharing options...
Planetwide Posted March 24, 2022 Share #13  Posted March 24, 2022 SL2 & 180mm F2 @ F2 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/324188-summicron-r-180mm-samples/?do=findComment&comment=4406729'>More sharing options...
overexposed Posted April 11, 2022 Author Share #14 Â Posted April 11, 2022 wow, didnt check this thread in a while and didnt get a notice about new replies. Â the images look all very very good, thanks everyone! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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