Guest guy_mancuso Posted October 22, 2007 Share #1 Posted October 22, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Okay i'm in Yosemite and my newly purchased 35 cron Version IV is home waiting for my arrival. So Jack and i went out to play around with some lenses and he lent me his 35 cron version IV to play around with. Holy cow this is EXACTLY what i have been looking for. I'm in love again, geez how many mistresses can i have 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! 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/36302-im-a-believer/?do=findComment&comment=382354'>More sharing options...
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Guest guy_mancuso Posted October 22, 2007 Share #2 Posted October 22, 2007 Just a few more quickies but all wide open and i really like the rendering from this lens. Looking forward to see how it renders in lower contrast light also but it is pretty opened up in this strong light. look forward to putting it in the bag 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! 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/36302-im-a-believer/?do=findComment&comment=382358'>More sharing options...
marknorton Posted October 22, 2007 Share #3 Posted October 22, 2007 I think GM need to pretty up their 2008 model range a little... Agree with you about the IV Summicron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimmel Posted October 22, 2007 Share #4 Posted October 22, 2007 Beautiful pictures Guy! I've been off-line for a while so am a bit more clueless than usual: what is the "version IV"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted October 22, 2007 Share #5 Posted October 22, 2007 Mark this is really a sweet little lens. Believe it or not and hard to tell by these somewhat is the contrast is a little smoother looking than the ASPH. This one I cooked up some but that bokeh is very nice looking. Very happy decision to get one 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! 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/36302-im-a-believer/?do=findComment&comment=382364'>More sharing options...
Tony C. Posted October 22, 2007 Share #6 Posted October 22, 2007 Nice examples, Guy. I acquired one recently (thanks to Jack for the push!), and am also quite happy with it. Regards, Tony C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted October 22, 2007 Share #7 Posted October 22, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Beautiful pictures Guy! I've been off-line for a while so am a bit more clueless than usual: what is the "version IV"? It is a 35 cron pre ASPH. There were four versions of this lens prior to new ASPH design. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted October 22, 2007 Share #8 Posted October 22, 2007 Beautiful pictures Guy! I've been off-line for a while so am a bit more clueless than usual: what is the "version IV"? LOL Yes i thought I was bad but Jack really has a handle on this Leica glass and very dangerous to hang out with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEBnewyork Posted October 22, 2007 Share #9 Posted October 22, 2007 To save me some of the searching to figure it out (not lazy but more dumb in knowing the lenses), what time period was the version IV from? How hard are they to find? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted October 22, 2007 Share #10 Posted October 22, 2007 Terry here is one on ebay to give you a idea what to look for. I have no clue who the seller is but as usual proceed with caution LEICA 35/2 SUMMICRON VER IV 'King of Bokeh' M8 M7 M6 M3 - (eBay item 290172189406 end time Oct-25-07 12:57:37 PDT) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted October 22, 2007 Share #11 Posted October 22, 2007 11879 11882 2.0/35mm Summicron-M ASPH - current M39x0.5 12526 14043 14038 E39 11310 11311 2.0/35mm Summicron-M - current M39x0.5 12524 - 14268 E39 11309 - 2.0/35mm Summicron-M 2.974.250 1971-1979 M39x0.5 12504 - 14268 S7**/E39 11309 - 2.0/35mm Summicron-M 2.483.503 1969-1971 - 12504 - 14268 S7** 11308 11308 2.0/35mm Summicron-M 2.307.450 1958-1969 M39x0.5 12538 14033 14268 E39 I believe this is it but maybe someone can confirm this for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Flesher Posted October 22, 2007 Share #12 Posted October 22, 2007 To save me some of the searching to figure it out (not lazy but more dumb in knowing the lenses), what time period was the version IV from? How hard are they to find? I think they were made from about the late 70's through 1998 when it was replaced by the 35 Cron Asph. They show up pretty regularly on eBay, but since we've all been talking about them here prices have gone up a bit and now they're running almost the same price as used 35 Cron Asphs. Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEBnewyork Posted October 22, 2007 Share #13 Posted October 22, 2007 I think they were made from about the late 70's through 1998 when it was replaced by the 35 Cron Asph. They show up pretty regularly on eBay, but since we've all been talking about them here prices have gone up a bit and now they're running almost the same price as used 35 Cron Asphs. Cheers, I know you guys have multiple lenses at the same focal length but if you had to chose between the version IV and the Asph which would you keep? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted October 22, 2007 Share #14 Posted October 22, 2007 For me the Asph version was just to strong in contrast for the bright sun I have to deal with plus the Pre Asph is considered by leica fans the Bokeh King , hard to argue that one to be honest but if you shoot outdoors in dull light or overcast conditions all the time the ASPH maybe a better choice because of the stronger contrast. Plus subject matter will always have a role in these decisions. There is a thread or several actually on the forum that speaks of the 35 Crons and it is a nice thread with lots of details and samples of the different versions that you may want to read Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ross Posted October 22, 2007 Share #15 Posted October 22, 2007 So, Guy, is it safe to say that the reputation of this lens is valid and that I can keep using mine:D Some of you examples are classics in the way they demonstrate the OOF gradient qualities. My having this lens is more dumb luck than accute discernment....I got it, it was good and I kept it....good on the M8, I'll keep it...it is just a plane fine lens. Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted October 22, 2007 Share #16 Posted October 22, 2007 LOL you bet Bob it is a valid lens to keep, glad i was able to join the club. The price keeps creeping up though but i am glad i spent the money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted October 22, 2007 Share #17 Posted October 22, 2007 a little OT but i am going to sneak a 12mm CV lens in here. This lens for the money is really nice to have tugged in the far corner of the bag ready and willing to go to work. Leica really needs to get something out in this area. I have been begging maybe something will happen or not but there missing the boat. 12mm at F8 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! 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/36302-im-a-believer/?do=findComment&comment=382382'>More sharing options...
Jack_Flesher Posted October 22, 2007 Share #18 Posted October 22, 2007 I know you guys have multiple lenses at the same focal length but if you had to chose between the version IV and the Asph which would you keep? FTR I don't own any multiple versions of lenses in the same focal length. Re my decision, I just went through comparing 35's for the M8 and after comparing the 35 Cron Asph, 35 Lux Asph, 35 Lux Pre-Asph and this 35 version IV, I kept the version IV. HOWEVER, the IV is NOT as sharp wide open as the 35 Cron Asph, nor does it have as much contrast, so if those are important to you, then the Asph may be the better choice. Basically, they are all great lenses with slightly different rendering characteristics, and a good case can be made for keeping any one of them over the others. I kept the IV simply because I love the way it renders, as Guy's images show. Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hart Posted October 22, 2007 Share #19 Posted October 22, 2007 Terry here is one on ebay to give you a idea what to look for. I have no clue who the seller is but as usual proceed with caution LEICA 35/2 SUMMICRON VER IV 'King of Bokeh' M8 M7 M6 M3 - (eBay item 290172189406 end time Oct-25-07 12:57:37 PDT) Guy: FYI, that's my lens, which I'm off-loading because I've got two of them :-) Here's a bit more ver IV bokeh: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hart Posted October 22, 2007 Share #20 Posted October 22, 2007 To be honest, while the IV is a great little lens, the bokeh wide open can at times be distracting, and I think it is in the photo I've just uploaded. Not sure what makes the difference, but it isn't consistently so even at the same aperture. Most of the time it's extremely pleasant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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