RBB Posted January 11, 2023 Share #1 Posted January 11, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) This weekend after a year of doubts, I made the decision to swap the Summilux SL 50 f/1.4 for a Summicron SL 50 f/2. I've been there before, but when I saw the photo's of the Summilux on the screen of my computer I thought again and again this lens will stay. Reality is I never use it, autofocus is slow and the real problem for me is the minimum focus distance. Since a year I own the 75mm SL and this is an amazing lens, maybe one of the best I've ever had. My dealer had a good offer and today I swapt the lenses. Didn't have the chance to test the lens extensively, do it this weekend. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RBB Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share #2 Posted January 11, 2023 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 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/360718-swap-the-summilux-sl50-for-a-summicron-sl50/?do=findComment&comment=4638108'>More sharing options...
LD_50 Posted January 11, 2023 Share #3 Posted January 11, 2023 How do you feel about the size, weight, handling l, speed difference so far? IQ will be tremendous from both lenses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robb Posted January 12, 2023 Share #4 Posted January 12, 2023 It’s hard not to fall in love with all the apo summicrons… they continually amaze me Robb 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
randman Posted January 12, 2023 Share #5 Posted January 12, 2023 I love these types of threads. I am after the 75 as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohail Posted January 12, 2023 Share #6 Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) I've owned the 75 and 50 Summicrons. I have the 90. For me, the 50 Summilux is by far one of best lenses. It renders beautifully. Great for portraiture. The 50 Summicron was too clinical for my liking. Each to their own of course. Edited January 12, 2023 by Sohail 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBB Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share #7 Posted January 12, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 20 hours ago, LD_50 said: How do you feel about the size, weight, handling l, speed difference so far? IQ will be tremendous from both lenses. Speed is on par with Summicron 75mm, faster than the Summilux, can't judge the IQ yet, took some shot's and they look promising. Given my experience with the 75mm I'm not to worried about that. Size was not the problem for me with the Summilux although this is much easier to carry off course. I like to shoot portraits close, so the minimum focus distance with the Summicron suits me better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBB Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share #8 Posted January 12, 2023 9 hours ago, Sohail said: the 50 Summilux is by far one of best lenses I agree, that's why it took a long time to take this decision. The experience with the Summicrom 75mm pulled me over the line. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBB Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share #9 Posted January 12, 2023 SL2 & Summicron SL 50mm 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! 8 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/360718-swap-the-summilux-sl50-for-a-summicron-sl50/?do=findComment&comment=4639377'>More sharing options...
trickness Posted January 13, 2023 Share #10 Posted January 13, 2023 Totally understand why somebody would make that trade. But I still want a 50 SL lux, because the M version is my favorite lens of all time. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robb Posted January 13, 2023 Share #11 Posted January 13, 2023 I just put in an order for a 50 apo SL on Tuesday. So it’s going to join my 35,75, and 90 I’d also be cool with adding the Lux but my mantra these days is all about traveling lighter and going for the top optics. So I’m not sure if I would use it that often. I also have the VM 50 1.0 which I think is very sharp and not too big (compared to others) so I’ve kind of got the lux covered on both ends… enjoy the apo Robb 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohail Posted January 14, 2023 Share #12 Posted January 14, 2023 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! SL2 + 50/1.4 SL Took this an hour ago. Love this lens! For my tastes, forget the Summicron. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! SL2 + 50/1.4 SL Took this an hour ago. Love this lens! For my tastes, forget the Summicron. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/360718-swap-the-summilux-sl50-for-a-summicron-sl50/?do=findComment&comment=4641852'>More sharing options...
Chaemono Posted January 14, 2023 Share #13 Posted January 14, 2023 vor 2 Stunden schrieb Sohail: 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! SL2 + 50/1.4 SL Took this an hour ago. Love this lens! For my tastes, forget the Summicron. When the subject is close to the camera like in #9, the Summicron works just fine for shallow DOF. For depth rendering like in your picture, the Summilux is unbeatable. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohail Posted January 14, 2023 Share #14 Posted January 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Chaemono said: When the subject is close to the camera like in #9, the Summicron works just fine for shallow DOF. For depth rendering like in your picture, the Summilux is unbeatable. It's a thing of beauty! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBB Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share #15 Posted January 14, 2023 I agree that the Summilux is a special piece, that's why it took a long time to take this decision SL2, Summilux SL 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! 11 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/360718-swap-the-summilux-sl50-for-a-summicron-sl50/?do=findComment&comment=4642430'>More sharing options...
Chaemono Posted January 15, 2023 Share #16 Posted January 15, 2023 vor 18 Stunden schrieb Sohail: It's a thing of beauty! There is a three dimensional effect, visible in your picture, that the Summilux-SL creates in certain situations that is unmatched by any other lens. It’s not the Zeiss 3D-Pop-effect that is associated with the Otus lenses and that is usually used to describe the look of a very sharp, but often flat, object, against a blurry background. Thats‘s why I like to use the term depth rendering with the Summilux-SL. Looking at your image one feels that it’s possible to reach inside and grab the object. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohail Posted January 15, 2023 Share #17 Posted January 15, 2023 3 hours ago, Chaemono said: There is a three dimensional effect, visible in your picture, that the Summilux-SL creates in certain situations that is unmatched by any other lens. It’s not the Zeiss 3D-Pop-effect that is associated with the Otus lenses and that is usually used to describe the look of a very sharp, but often flat, object, against a blurry background. Thats‘s why I like to use the term depth rendering with the Summilux-SL. Looking at your image one feels that it’s possible to reach inside and grab the object. Interesting way of talking about the rendering. It's definitely got a unique signature look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohail Posted January 15, 2023 Share #18 Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) 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! Another picture with the Summilux-SL and more reasons (for me) for never parting with it. Edited January 15, 2023 by Sohail 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Another picture with the Summilux-SL and more reasons (for me) for never parting with it. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/360718-swap-the-summilux-sl50-for-a-summicron-sl50/?do=findComment&comment=4643638'>More sharing options...
Chaemono Posted January 15, 2023 Share #19 Posted January 15, 2023 vor 1 Stunde schrieb Sohail: 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! Another picture with the Summilux-SL and more reasons (for me) for never parting with it. Fantastic! The three dimensionality this lens creates in these images is amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBB Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share #20 Posted January 15, 2023 Summicron, not bad either 😉, the 35 is the next one after some saving 🙃 SL2 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! 6 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/360718-swap-the-summilux-sl50-for-a-summicron-sl50/?do=findComment&comment=4643818'>More sharing options...
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