jakontil Posted January 25, 2023 Share #421 Posted January 25, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 2 hours ago, SJH said: I can understand this but take a look back on some posts on the hood issue and you’ll see a few of us solved it by buying a shorter hood on eBay. Links to the ones that work with filters to buy in the US and Europe. This reissue is a gem.. i love mine.. though using only with the filter.. easily my lens when traveling light Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 Hi jakontil, Take a look here Reissue 35mm Summilux Pre-Asph V1 Steel Rim. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
shirubadanieru Posted January 25, 2023 Share #422 Posted January 25, 2023 46 minutes ago, jakontil said: This reissue is a gem.. i love mine.. though using only with the filter.. easily my lens when traveling light Same here. I just use the filter, as I do with most of my lenses to keep the kit small and light, so it does not bother me at all. The lux pre-asph v2 is a good option for those who must have a filter and a hood, so people may look into that as an alternative. (It bothers me more that I need to use a hood on that lens to get a filter, but that’s my personal annoyance) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted January 25, 2023 Share #423 Posted January 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, shirubadanieru said: Same here. I just use the filter, as I do with most of my lenses to keep the kit small and light, so it does not bother me at all. The lux pre-asph v2 is a good option for those who must have a filter and a hood, so people may look into that as an alternative. (It bothers me more that I need to use a hood on that lens to get a filter, but that’s my personal annoyance) Count me in as a personal annoyance 😆 if anybody love’s characteristic of the lens, dont be discouraged getting one 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Warwick Posted January 27, 2023 Share #424 Posted January 27, 2023 (edited) A slightly different question as I continue to look for a more “classic rendering” lens for my M10 M (I am exclusively using modern APOs at present!), how does the reissued Steel Rim compare when stopped down in terms of rendering compared to the reissued 28mm Summaron? I think what I’m searching for is a lower contrast, more classic and smoother look compared to my APOs ….but equally don’t want an unsharp or “bad” lens, if that makes sense? Edited January 27, 2023 by Jon Warwick Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2023 Share #425 Posted January 27, 2023 42 minutes ago, Jon Warwick said: A slightly different question as I continue to look for a more “classic rendering” lens for my M10 M (I am exclusively using modern APOs at present!), how does the reissued Steel Rim compare when stopped down in terms of rendering compared to the reissued 28mm Summaron? I think what I’m searching for is a lower contrast, more classic and smoother look compared to my APOs ….but equally don’t want an unsharp or “bad” lens, if that makes sense? Both 35SR and 28:5.6 are plenty sharp stopped down IMO. And are both amazing on M10M - two of my faves lenses for mono. If you want slightly lower contrast 35mm Summicron V3 is a good place to start. 35Cron 8e is supposed to be awesome for M10Mono, very high resolving power even at f/2 but much lower contrast. Expensive and difficult to find mint copies free of haze and/or polish marks - havent tried one myself. Lastly, I would like to highlight the cheap buy amazing 35:3.5 Summaron. I have the LTM version from 1958. Amazing BQ and lovely rendering on M10M. Lower contrast and still good center sharpness. Gives a great vintage BW look. Just some input - but of course all personal preferences - and also dependent of photographic subject matter and style. I went from shooting ASPH. lenses to now only shooting pre-asph glass, apart from my 50mm 1.2 Nocti ASPH re-issue. But that is also far from modern ASPH look. - Mads Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Warwick Posted January 27, 2023 Share #426 Posted January 27, 2023 13 minutes ago, mcpallesen said: Both 35SR and 28:5.6 are plenty sharp stopped down IMO. And are both amazing on M10M - two of my faves lenses for mono. If you want slightly lower contrast 35mm Summicron V3 is a good place to start. 35Cron 8e is supposed to be awesome for M10Mono, very high resolving power even at f/2 but much lower contrast. Expensive and difficult to find mint copies free of haze and/or polish marks - havent tried one myself. Lastly, I would like to highlight the cheap buy amazing 35:3.5 Summaron. I have the LTM version from 1958. Amazing BQ and lovely rendering on M10M. Lower contrast and still good center sharpness. Gives a great vintage BW look. Just some input - but of course all personal preferences - and also dependent of photographic subject matter and style. I went from shooting ASPH. lenses to now only shooting pre-asph glass, apart from my 50mm 1.2 Nocti ASPH re-issue. But that is also far from modern ASPH look. - Mads That’s really helpful. Many thanks! Seems I need to take the M10M off to the store and try some of these reissued lenses out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalanampas Posted January 28, 2023 Share #427 Posted January 28, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi. Thought I test a scene with the lens wide open at f1.4 and at f2.0. Both shot with an M11. Here is the one 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! Quote 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/340261-reissue-35mm-summilux-pre-asph-v1-steel-rim/?do=findComment&comment=4661810'>More sharing options...
jalanampas Posted January 28, 2023 Share #428 Posted January 28, 2023 And here is the one shot at f2.0 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 2 Quote 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/340261-reissue-35mm-summilux-pre-asph-v1-steel-rim/?do=findComment&comment=4661813'>More sharing options...
Complexity Posted January 28, 2023 Share #429 Posted January 28, 2023 the QC on this lens is a bit suspect, have a very loose aperture ring on my copy ( seems to be common ) but it draws beautifully on film without breaking the bank... w the originals are priced only for collectors, the reissue is definitely for the field here are some samples on trix 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 1 Quote 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/340261-reissue-35mm-summilux-pre-asph-v1-steel-rim/?do=findComment&comment=4662030'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2023 Share #430 Posted January 28, 2023 On 1/27/2023 at 1:26 PM, mcpallesen said: Both 35SR and 28:5.6 are plenty sharp stopped down IMO. And are both amazing on M10M - two of my faves lenses for mono. If you want slightly lower contrast 35mm Summicron V3 is a good place to start. 35Cron 8e is supposed to be awesome for M10Mono, very high resolving power even at f/2 but much lower contrast. Expensive and difficult to find mint copies free of haze and/or polish marks - havent tried one myself. Lastly, I would like to highlight the cheap buy amazing 35:3.5 Summaron. I have the LTM version from 1958. Amazing BQ and lovely rendering on M10M. Lower contrast and still good center sharpness. Gives a great vintage BW look. Just some input - but of course all personal preferences - and also dependent of photographic subject matter and style. I went from shooting ASPH. lenses to now only shooting pre-asph glass, apart from my 50mm 1.2 Nocti ASPH re-issue. But that is also far from modern ASPH look. - Mads @JMF, would love to hear your thoughts or input? 😊 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF Posted January 28, 2023 Share #431 Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, mcpallesen said: @JMF, would love to hear your thoughts or input? 😊 The above subject is covering a rather large number of parameters ! Shooting digital or film or both ? I have not tested the SR reissue and was told that on film , it is equivalent to the 35 summilux v2 pre asph in its rendering . In my opinion, the only reissue lens that is matching the original is the 2005 35 1.8 W-Nikkor. Best, JM Edited January 28, 2023 by JMF 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2023 Share #432 Posted January 28, 2023 31 minutes ago, JMF said: The above subject is covering a rather large number of parameters ! Shooting digital or film or both ? I have not tested the SR reissue and was told that on film , it is equivalent to the 35 summilux v2 pre asph in its rendering . Best, JM I only shoot digital - M10R BP and M10Mono. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF Posted January 28, 2023 Share #433 Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, mcpallesen said: I only shoot digital - M10R BP and M10Mono. These are great with vintage glass ! Edited January 28, 2023 by JMF Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
28framelines Posted January 28, 2023 Share #434 Posted January 28, 2023 6 hours ago, Complexity said: the QC on this lens is a bit suspect, have a very loose aperture ring on my copy ( seems to be common ) but it draws beautifully on film without breaking the bank... w the originals are priced only for collectors, the reissue is definitely for the field here are some samples on trix 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! According to the person I emailed at Leica, the loose aperture ring is “by design”, since the original SR had a loose aperture ring lol. I’m sure Fred Miranda could confirm as he’s been emailing them too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted January 28, 2023 Share #435 Posted January 28, 2023 29 minutes ago, 28framelines said: According to the person I emailed at Leica, the loose aperture ring is “by design”, since the original SR had a loose aperture ring lol. I’m sure Fred Miranda could confirm as he’s been emailing them too. It's odd they don't have any problem changing up the filter and hood situation, but a loose aperture ring they copy perfectly 💀 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted January 28, 2023 Share #436 Posted January 28, 2023 1 hour ago, 28framelines said: According to the person I emailed at Leica, the loose aperture ring is “by design”, since the original SR had a loose aperture ring lol. I’m sure Fred Miranda could confirm as he’s been emailing them too. I looked at the ‘wobbly’ aperture videos, it looks to me just like any Leica vintage lens design to be honest, nothing to do with QC, that’s literally the design of the aperture ring in old leica lenses, go try to wobble the pre-asph lux or the 8e etc, and you’ll see they wobble just the same. Unless someone shows me a video of extreme wobbling this seems just nitpicking to me to be honest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted January 29, 2023 Share #437 Posted January 29, 2023 3 hours ago, JMF said: The above subject is covering a rather large number of parameters ! Shooting digital or film or both ? I have not tested the SR reissue and was told that on film , it is equivalent to the 35 summilux v2 pre asph in its rendering . In my opinion, the only reissue lens that is matching the original is the 2005 35 1.8 W-Nikkor. Best, JM Do you know where I can get one of those with M-mount? : ) It’s a great lens, and I thought about purchasing the Nikon special edition to use it as is with the Nikon SP, but I just find the Nikon rangefinder to be extremely user unfriendly compared to Leica, especially when it comes to changing aperture in the lens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF Posted January 29, 2023 Share #438 Posted January 29, 2023 35 minutes ago, shirubadanieru said: Do you know where I can get one of those with M-mount? : ) It’s a great lens, and I thought about purchasing the Nikon special edition to use it as is with the Nikon SP, but I just find the Nikon rangefinder to be extremely user unfriendly compared to Leica, especially when it comes to changing aperture in the lens. The Nikon S version lens head spins when you turn the focus ring and the "omnarized" conversion Skyllaney offers keeps it that way. You're down to find an original LTM version I'm afraid ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted January 30, 2023 Share #439 Posted January 30, 2023 In case anyone is interested I did a very quick comparison between the Summilux reissue and the Elmar 35 f3.5mm here: Results may surprise you Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted January 31, 2023 Share #440 Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) Deleted. Edited January 31, 2023 by hdmesa Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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