Leica R Summilux 50 f1.4

[edstock]

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Wondering about opinions of the R 50 f1.4 with retractable hood. I want the speed it will give me. At present the fastest R lens I own is f2.8.

[LeicaR10]

Edstock,   When I owned the lens years ago, it was a stellar performer.  Here is a link that will give you an idea how it should perform using different cameras.  r/ Mark

Try:  https://onfotolife.com/lens_sample_photos?lens_id=376&page=1&focal_min=0&focal_max=800&aperture_min=0&aperture_max=32

[Sandokan]

There are two versions, the one with 55mm filter thread and the newer one with 60mm. The latter is as good as the M50 aspherical. I like both. 

[AZN]

With an R lens mount adapter to either L or Sony E, the 50mm E60 version works out to be pretty large. 

May I recommend the Summicron-R 50mm instead. You can still shoot at f2 if you want. The M-mout Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f1.2 is even more compact, even including the relevant lens mount adapter. 

The above assumes you want to shoot digital of course. 

BTW I own and use all these lenses, with the R’s being ROM versions.

[otto.f]

1 hour ago, Sandokan said:

There are two versions, the one with 55mm filter thread and the newer one with 60mm. The latter is as good as the M50 aspherical. I like both. 

Even better, not the least because of the shorter shortest possible distance, but also smoother bo-keh. Probably the most expensive R lens at the moment, except for the tele module system

Edited July 1, 2023 by otto.f

[OR120]

I vote for the R 50 Lux e-60. I've been a Summilux guy my entire Leica life. Currently using all my Leica glass on SL2-S. Could not be happier. 80 Lux also one of my most used. I'm sure any lens you select will be fine. Enjoy! Here's two (low rez) shots with the R 50 Lux e-60:

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[edstock]

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Thanks to all who responded. I should have added I shoot film. My two R bodies are R3MOT and R7.

[OR120]

14 hours ago, edstock said:

Thanks to all who responded. I should have added I shoot film. My two R bodies are R3MOT and R7.

even better - I used the R3 and R4 for several years - again Lux lenses always in the mix for me - my longest running Leica film cameras - Leicaflex SL2 mot (had to lose the motor it was just to much) and Leica M5 - My M5 has always been my best and most used Leica film camera. Three lug - black. 

Enjoy

Edited July 2, 2023 by OR120

[Huss]

I bought the E55 version over the E60, because even though the common wisdom is the E60 is better, I could not tell any difference in staring at photos taken by both until I went cross-eyed.

I only use it on film.  I also have the Summicron 50 ROM, which is very nice but does not have 1.4.  

All below on film with my R9, Lux 50 1.4 and C200

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[TomB_tx]

9 hours ago, Huss said:

I bought the E55 version over the E60, because even though the common wisdom is the E60 is better, I could not tell any difference in staring at photos taken by both until I went cross-eyed.

It's often the case that there is little practical difference in the latest new-and-improved lenses, and I find I'm enjoying my lenses from the 1970s more.

I never found an E60 version to try, but the E55 is certainly among the top 1.4 lenses of its era. I once shot some comparisons of SLR 50 1.4 lenses on a Sony A7 with various adapters (Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Minolta, etc. and Leica R). The E55 R lens (at 1.4) "clearly" stood apart from the rest. Just last week I put it on my R8 to shoot a roll of film again. I'll admit I usually use a Pentax MX for SLR film use, but the R8 is part of my physical fitness program, along with a Pentax 6x7.

[Huss]

R9, 50 1.4 E55, C200

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