Zenchicowboy Posted March 17, 2022 Share #1  Posted March 17, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Good Morning, I recently bought a m10m and exploring the ‘right’ lens to keep on it.   I have the 50 summilux asph which I love….has anyone shot the 50 rigid on the monochrome, if so, how does it render compare to the lux. I love shooting people. I know each lens paints the light differently, just hoping for some advice from those that may have shot both.  thanks James.  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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didier Posted March 17, 2022 Share #2  Posted March 17, 2022 Hello James, the Rigid has less contrast (but excellent resolution) than the ASPH. I find the 2 Lenses very different, and like to use the Rigid in high contrast situation when the ‘cron APO and ‘lux ASPH are too contrasty for my taste. High resolution, smooth bokeh and no onion rings makes for a very fine lens ! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kengai Posted March 17, 2022 Share #3 Â Posted March 17, 2022 what is the numeric code of this lens? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted March 17, 2022 Share #4 Â Posted March 17, 2022 13 minutes ago, kengai said: what is the numeric code of this lens? Wiki said : this link Leica Order No. - SOOIC, SOSTA, M-bayonet: SOOIC-M, 11117 (M-rigid-black), 11118 (M-rigid-chrom), SOSIC 11818 (M-rigid-chrom), SOMNI 11918 (M-DR-chrom), 11318 (M-DR-chrom), 14002 (M-DR-chrom specs w/o lens) LLC - 118 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted March 17, 2022 Share #5  Posted March 17, 2022 James, for at least 25 years I used mainly a 50 mm Summicron lens on my M3. I strongly suggest you shoot plenty of subjects with your existing lens. Learn what it can do. Exploit its strengths. Be happy. When you have some experience, you might decide an alternative focal length might enhance your pleasure with the camera. That is the time to seek help and add another lens. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenchicowboy Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share #6 Â Posted March 17, 2022 Appreciate all the responses, I have been shooting with a 50mm for over 50 years.......I just was hoping for some input on rendering of these different lenses....thank you didier 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted March 17, 2022 Share #7  Posted March 17, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 21 minutes ago, Zenchicowboy said: Appreciate all the responses, I have been shooting with a 50mm for over 50 years.......I just was hoping for some input on rendering of these different lenses....thank you didier Well, you might have given your background. Sorry, I assumed you were new. I have both lenses. The Mandler design gives a rendering better suited to portraiture. A gentler rendering. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenchicowboy Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share #8  Posted March 17, 2022 1 hour ago, wda said: Well, you might have given your background. Sorry, I assumed you were new. I have both lenses. The Mandler design gives a rendering better suited to portraiture. A gentler rendering. No need to be sorry, thank you for taking the time to share with with me.....new to Leica in the past year......been shooting professionally a long time....the jewel like lenses are a joy to shoot with.....J 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkur Posted March 18, 2022 Share #9  Posted March 18, 2022 I have both lenses. While I would probably not use the Summicron for color work, unless you are interested in a muted palette, it is a good BW lens. High resolution and nice swirly background wide open. Some examples (M10M) 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/330768-50mm-rigid-on-m10-monochrome/?do=findComment&comment=4402769'>More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted March 18, 2022 Share #10  Posted March 18, 2022 Best 50 cron, my only 50 these days is the rigid. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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