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What's your favorite 35mm and 50mm lens for the OG (MM) M9 Monochrom?


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I currently have the 50mm Summilux ASPH on my M10. I previously owned the M246 but sold it. I'm upgrading (downgrading) to the M9 Monochrom and I'm curious - what is your favorite 35mm and 50mm lenses for the OG Monochrom? 

I personally love(d) the look of the 50mm Collapsible (which I owned previously) and the 35mm Summicron v3 on the Monochrom. I'll be looking to swap over to something more appropriate for the M9M and my M6 - perhaps something less clinical. Your thoughts?

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As old Monochrom user, I tend to use non-asph.lenses with/on it.

Summicron 35mm every version will do "miracle" with this nice monochrome sensor.

I use on it (and M246 also) Summicron 35mm version I (8 element, not even see the less contrast "thing") very subtle rendering,

the version II may be the best combo following with the infamous IV.

 

Good news is every 35mm Summicron can become "great" in use.

 

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12 hours ago, a.noctilux said:

As old Monochrom user, I tend to use non-asph.lenses with/on it.

Summicron 35mm every version will do "miracle" with this nice monochrome sensor.

I use on it (and M246 also) Summicron 35mm version I (8 element, not even see the less contrast "thing") very subtle rendering,

the version II may be the best combo following with the infamous IV.

 

Good news is every 35mm Summicron can become "great" in use.

 

Good stuff! Would you say the 35mm Summicron ASPH has any benefit on the old M9M or do the older ones bring more character and "life" that match the vibe of the M9M?

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35mm is a '74 v2 Summilux. 50mm is a '53 f1.5 Summarit (M).

Both lenses (as is well-known) have notable 'individualistic' rendering at the wide end of the aperture scale yet become easily sharp enough (for my needs) when stopped-down.

Philip.

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