sean_reid Posted September 13, 2007 Share #21 Posted September 13, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Both the 35 Summicron and 35 Summilux aspherical lenses (current versions) show minor focus shift. It hasn't stopped many people from producing excellent work with them. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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M6J Posted September 13, 2007 Share #22 Posted September 13, 2007 I was fortunate enough to pick one up for a song a few years ago, and although it was great, I found no noticeable difference compared to the current version. It's just nice to have it for it's rarity, I'll agree. I also owned both. No difference that I could see. Premium price is for rarity only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted September 13, 2007 Share #23 Posted September 13, 2007 Strangely, when doing controlled tests, I can detect a clear focus shift with my Summilux, but never when doing practical shooting. Maybe my focusing is so bad it doesn't matter ... But seriously, it is a great and very useful lens. If I had to travel around the world with the M8 and one lens, this would be it. The old man from the Age of f:4.5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted September 13, 2007 Share #24 Posted September 13, 2007 Strangely, when doing controlled tests, I can detect a clear focus shift with my Summilux, but never when doing practical shooting. The old man from the Age of f:4.5 Not so strange. I think that's case for most photographers *unless* the specific lens example in questions shows more focus shift than the norm. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GuyMancusoPhoto Posted September 13, 2007 Share #25 Posted September 13, 2007 Both the 35 Summicron and 35 Summilux aspherical lenses (current versions) show minor focus shift. It hasn't stopped many people from producing excellent work with them. Cheers, Sean Careful Batman my brand new Cron does NOT have focus shift, my Lux did. Not sure of the data but not sure i would say all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted September 13, 2007 Share #26 Posted September 13, 2007 I had the Cron and have the Lux, and both focus well, without noticeable focus shift. However, some people have had copies with significant problems, so there are definitely possible differences. I would be very careful when buying one, preferably testing it first, and if that isn't possible, make sure you can return it if you don't like the performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicashot Posted September 15, 2007 Share #27 Posted September 15, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've been using my friend's 35/1.4 ASPH with no focus shift.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted September 15, 2007 Share #28 Posted September 15, 2007 Careful Batman my brand new Cron does NOT have focus shift, my Lux did. Not sure of the data but not sure i would say all. Hi Robin, One can never say all, of course. But both samples of the 35 Lux and 35 Cron I tested (very carefully, using focus bracketing, etc.) showed minor focus shift. (see the 35s review) I think that the variations in reports we hear about lenses come partly from variations among examples and partly from variations in how people test them. That said, it always possible that some samples of the Cron show minor focus shift and some do not. For anyone testing this, I'll mention that I think focus bracketing is essential. Otherwise, misfocus can't be ruled out. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_b_elmer Posted September 15, 2007 Share #29 Posted September 15, 2007 I have had both (asph) and decided that for my puposes I could best live without the 'cron, which I sold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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