lct Posted January 23 Share #41 Posted January 23 Advertisement (gone after registration) Never had focusing difficulty with my Summicron 75/2. I had back focus issues with my Elmarit 90/2.8 v2 a dozen years ago but it just needed to be calibrated for digital. It might be that your copies needed some calibration too, although the 75/2 was designed for digital if i remember well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 23 Posted January 23 Hi lct, Take a look here APO-Summicron-M 75mm f/2 appreciation thread. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Paulus Posted January 25 Share #42 Posted January 25 Am 23.1.2025 um 09:09 schrieb Torpille: I had a copy of this lens, Fabulous when in focus, but I've encountered a lot of random focusing errors with both the M and the SL. I've always been in doubt as to whether I was at fault or whether the optics were at fault. I'd love to get a new one, but I wonder if the summicron is a reliable lens to use, or is it prone to mechanical problems? I would like to add that I have an Elmarit m 90 with which I have never had any difficulty focusing. Thank you for your feedback. I had some difficulties with the Elmarit- M 90mm on my new M8 long time ago so Leica callibrated the lens and applied six bit on it. ( didn’t cost me a lot ). Then it was ok. With the 75 summicron there were issues. I tried three lenses for a few weeks, all second hand, but they were not in focus. I don’t know why . But still i’m interested a 75mm summicron. Maybe a fourth one? After seeing this thread it’s on my mind. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeamosau Posted January 29 Share #43 Posted January 29 On 1/23/2025 at 12:09 AM, Torpille said: I had a copy of this lens, Fabulous when in focus, but I've encountered a lot of random focusing errors with both the M and the SL. I've always been in doubt as to whether I was at fault or whether the optics were at fault. I'd love to get a new one, but I wonder if the summicron is a reliable lens to use, or is it prone to mechanical problems? I would like to add that I have an Elmarit m 90 with which I have never had any difficulty focusing. Thank you for your feedback. Never had an issue. Used it on my digital and film M with perfect focus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted February 1 Share #44 Posted February 1 Documenting daughter's (successful, IIRC) attempt at making wontons a few years ago. On the M10, handheld and 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! 5 1 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/386608-apo-summicron-m-75mm-f2-appreciation-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5749913'>More sharing options...
anonymoose Posted February 2 Share #45 Posted February 2 On 1/1/2024 at 9:16 AM, Robert Blanko said: I would even extend LocalHero1953's explanation to landscape photography. The main usage of my 75 APO is for landscape photography, like this in northern Norway: 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! More landscape photos taken with this lens please! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 2 Share #46 Posted February 2 On 1/1/2024 at 7:19 AM, Lesslemming said: To my surprise, I did not find a specific thread for the Leica Summicron-M 75mm, one of the best lenses I have ever used. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Blanko Posted February 8 Share #47 Posted February 8 Advertisement (gone after registration) Flowering tree (last spring), M10R + 75 APO, slight crop: 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! 9 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/386608-apo-summicron-m-75mm-f2-appreciation-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5754107'>More sharing options...
mikeamosau Posted March 11 Share #48 Posted March 11 Photo of my Jag after work a few nights ago. Leica MP 75mm Summicron f/2.0 APO 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! 15 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/386608-apo-summicron-m-75mm-f2-appreciation-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5770401'>More sharing options...
IMAGEPOWER Posted March 11 Share #49 Posted March 11 Mallorca with Leica M11 and APO Summicron-M 2/75 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! 4 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/386608-apo-summicron-m-75mm-f2-appreciation-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5770486'>More sharing options...
IMAGEPOWER Posted March 11 Share #50 Posted March 11 ...and another one from Mallorca with Leica M11 and APO Summicron-M 2/75 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 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/386608-apo-summicron-m-75mm-f2-appreciation-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5770489'>More sharing options...
rwbowman Posted July 30 Share #51 Posted July 30 (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! M246, Summicron 75 f/2 Edited July 30 by rwbowman 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M246, Summicron 75 f/2 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/386608-apo-summicron-m-75mm-f2-appreciation-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5840874'>More sharing options...
muntanella62 Posted September 22 Share #52 Posted September 22 An incredibly sharp lens! Just wonderful, worth every penny! I took this image today on the Furka Pass, Switzerland. APO Summicron M 75mm at f/4, Leica M11-P. This Pass is connecting the Swiss Cantons Valais and Uri. The mountains are in beautiful colours, and the brooks (also named creeks?) are in bright silver, after intensive rain since yesterday. 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 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/386608-apo-summicron-m-75mm-f2-appreciation-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5866812'>More sharing options...
darlesch Posted October 1 Share #53 Posted October 1 (edited) Just received this lens today, bought new. Came in the brown eco friendly box. Mfr June 2025. I took an expensive gamble knowing that previous copies had issues with focusing and that it might head off to NJ as soon as I tested it. M10R (CLA'ed Leica NJ): front focused, quite badly M11 GBP (no CLA): front focused, but not as bad as above M11 100 Year edition (2025): spot on, perfect, effortless focusing accuracy This lens is unforgiving for sure and a slight turn of the focusing ring is all it takes to make an error. As to which body calibration is factory standard is up for debate. I believe Leica NJ CLA intentionally calibrates bodies to be slightly front focused to address focus shift inherent to all lenses. Thankfully the 100 year edition happens to be my user body right now. So I will be keeping this lens! 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! Edited October 1 by darlesch 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/386608-apo-summicron-m-75mm-f2-appreciation-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5870169'>More sharing options...
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