Leica M11 and Leica 50mm Summicron 11826

[Wayne96732]

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Do you think the Leica 50mm Summicron 11826 has enough resolving power for the M11? If not, have you tried it?

[Ray Vonn]

Yes. That lens and camera will be a great combination.

[John McDade]

I use a Rigid Summicron (1965) with the M11 and it's terrific.  When I want something a little more clinical, I use a Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 50mm, but the Summicron is great.  

[jdlaing]

There is probably not a relatively modern Leica lens that the M11 would out resolve.

[Jeff S]

23 hours ago, Wayne96732 said:

Do you think the Leica 50mm Summicron 11826 has enough resolving power for the M11? If not, have you tried it?

Roger Cicala explains why this is not an issue.  This really should be in the Leica FAQ…

Jeff

[Kwesi]

23 hours ago, Wayne96732 said:

Do you think the Leica 50mm Summicron 11826 has enough resolving power for the M11? If not, have you tried it?

If your question is "will the 50/2 v5 (11826) be able to display the sharpest possible image that the M11 sensor can display?" then the answer is NO. 

I owned the 11826 years ago along with the M9. Its a fabulous lens and I wouldn't hesitate to use it on the M11.

The secret sauce of the M11 sensor is that it shows off the true character of every Leica M lens that I've used it with. I've shot the collapsible summicron, the summicron rigid, and the 50/1.4 ASPH BC. they all look amazing and quite different on the M11. 

If you like what you see with the 11826, you are going to see more of it on the M11.

 

[lct]

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Enough resolving power for the M11, i don't know what this means exactly sorry. Both Summicron 50/2 v4 (11819) and v5 (11826) keep their character and won't become sharper or softer on the M11 than on other cameras. Resolution will then remain high in the centre of the frame, less so on edges and corners below f/4. Still gentle on portraits at f/2.