panoramer Posted April 20 Share #181 Posted April 20 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 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! Bokeh-Picture Leica Summilux 1,4/50mm lux pre-asph. V3 Black paint version (millenium editon) Edited April 20 by panoramer 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Bokeh-Picture Leica Summilux 1,4/50mm lux pre-asph. V3 Black paint version (millenium editon) ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/419366-modern-classic-leica-summilux-m-50-mm-f14/?do=findComment&comment=5789645'>More sharing options...
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panoramer Posted April 20 Share #182 Posted April 20 (edited) I took my best photo of 2021 with 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! Leica Summilux 1,4/50mm lux pre-asph. V3 Black paint version (millenium editon) Edited April 20 by panoramer 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Leica Summilux 1,4/50mm lux pre-asph. V3 Black paint version (millenium editon) ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/419366-modern-classic-leica-summilux-m-50-mm-f14/?do=findComment&comment=5789648'>More sharing options...
JMF Posted April 20 Share #183 Posted April 20 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! 50mm Summilux v3 BP Leica M3 Kodak Tri-X 7 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 50mm Summilux v3 BP Leica M3 Kodak Tri-X ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/419366-modern-classic-leica-summilux-m-50-mm-f14/?do=findComment&comment=5789652'>More sharing options...
JMF Posted April 20 Share #184 Posted April 20 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! 50mm Summilux v3 BP Leica M3 Kodak Tri-X 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 50mm Summilux v3 BP Leica M3 Kodak Tri-X ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/419366-modern-classic-leica-summilux-m-50-mm-f14/?do=findComment&comment=5789653'>More sharing options...
JMF Posted April 21 Share #185 Posted April 21 (edited) ... Edited April 21 by JMF 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF Posted April 21 Share #186 Posted April 21 (edited) Wrong thread ! Edited April 21 by JMF 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Abrahams Posted April 21 Share #187 Posted April 21 Advertisement (gone after registration) Not that it worries me and its well okay that other Pre Asph versions post in the Modern Classic 50 1.4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Warwick Posted April 21 Share #188 Posted April 21 (edited) Any thoughts on the Reissue 50mm Summilux vs the Summicron v5, apart from the obvious extra stop? For example, I find the Summicron v5 remarkably well-controlled (and prefer its less abrupt rendering on my M11 Monochrom when compared to the latest APOs) .....but find its field curvature problematic for landscapes. I assume the Reissued 50mm Summilux is similar to the v5 in most of these regards? Edited April 21 by Jon Warwick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted April 21 Share #189 Posted April 21 11 hours ago, panoramer said: V3 Black What is the relevance to this Thread? There is a pre-ASPH images Tread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Abrahams Posted April 21 Share #190 Posted April 21 (edited) 1 hour ago, pedaes said: What is the relevance to this Thread? There is a pre-ASPH images Tread. The person who started the thread made for the most recently introduced, Leica Classic range Summilux M 50 1.4 pre asph. But it has a few different tweaks to modernise it and someone claims its a combination of two lens versions of which one of those was never classified a "version" by Leica but still it was slightly different and they let the family secret out in later years in order to clarify the linage. If you dont know what I am saying then someone else might explain. The new Summilux M 50 pre asph Classic Release lens is also somewhat controversial in that it produces some swirly werly bokeh in the corners that people are assessing right now. I think it's a fantastic lens and sharp, sharp like the version 3 and when stopped down is crazy sharp. Edited April 21 by Ken Abrahams wrong word Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted April 21 Share #191 Posted April 21 53 minutes ago, Ken Abrahams said: The person who started the thread made for the most recently introduced, Leica Classic range Summilux M 50 1.4 pre asph. But it has a few different tweaks to modernise it and someone claims its a combination of two lens versions of which one of those was never classified a "version" by Leica but still it was slightly different and they let the family secret out in later years in order to clarify the linage. If you dont know what I am saying then someone else might explain. The new Summilux M 50 pre asph Classic Release lens is also somewhat controversial in that it produces some swirly werly bokeh in the corners that people are assessing right now. I think it's a fantastic lens and sharp, sharp like the version 3 and when stopped down is crazy sharp. I agree with everything you say - and I have the lens! However, the 'owner' of the pre-ASPH thread has invited images from the new v4 to post there, , 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nykv Posted April 21 Share #192 Posted April 21 Why stop some V3 from eventually looking for a new home? Not of cause the ones of the photographers posting here, but having a lens being recently talked about is nice. Remember the focus of attention the M-5.6/28 had for quite some time? Though my (well maintained) ltr is so much more different from the M reissue, than the V4 is from the V3 of the lens discussed here, I found an enthusiastic Leicafreund for mine. Actually he didn't buy, we traded - but I am still pleased with the Serenar and Nikkor, that ended up here in the process during pictures showing and friendly cups of cappuccino. My buddy ever missing to shoot his "nicht immer nur Kaviar" for a weekend? Or me needing to see the results of the little amount of light coming through and being vignetted on top of it? (centerfilters have really gone out of fashion ). No problem - just a phone call away and a good excuse for a (what is the male equivalent?) chat. Enjoy, have fun, relax 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted April 21 Share #193 Posted April 21 I stopped reading to avoid confusions between v3 and v4 here. V3 i have one, v4 i have none so i could be interested if its weight is not stronger than my GAS. Awake me when you discuss about v4 folks 😎 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoramer Posted April 21 Share #194 Posted April 21 (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! Apple tree. M10-R BP and Leica Summilux 1,4/50mm pre-asph. V3 BP (Millenium Edition) Edited April 21 by panoramer 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Apple tree. M10-R BP and Leica Summilux 1,4/50mm pre-asph. V3 BP (Millenium Edition) ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/419366-modern-classic-leica-summilux-m-50-mm-f14/?do=findComment&comment=5789947'>More sharing options...
evikne Posted April 21 Share #195 Posted April 21 (edited) Funny how this news article about the 50mm Summilux Classic reissue has turned into a pre-ASPH image thread. I'm not quite sure what @LUF Admin thinks about that. As @pedaes says, we have an image thread for all versions of this lens. I was a bit unsure if the new reissue belonged there, since it's not strictly speaking a “pre-ASPH”, but I thought it might be okay as long as you clearly mark which version you've used. Edited April 21 by evikne 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted April 24 Share #196 Posted April 24 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! v4 classic 50mm Summilux f/2.8 MP Tri-X 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! v4 classic 50mm Summilux f/2.8 MP Tri-X ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/419366-modern-classic-leica-summilux-m-50-mm-f14/?do=findComment&comment=5791617'>More sharing options...
Ken Abrahams Posted April 24 Share #197 Posted April 24 On 4/21/2025 at 10:32 PM, evikne said: Funny how this news article about the 50mm Summilux Classic reissue has turned into a pre-ASPH image thread. I'm not quite sure what @LUF Admin thinks about that. As @pedaes says, we have an image thread for all versions of this lens. I was a bit unsure if the new reissue belonged there, since it's not strictly speaking a “pre-ASPH”, but I thought it might be okay as long as you clearly mark which version you've used. Can you elaborate on why the lens is "not strictly speaking a pre asph"? I have been confused about this from the start especially when typing lens and other data on my posts. I have re read the reviews for the lens however nothing enlightening there except for some history of the lens dating back to 1959/60. The version 4 moniker was penned in these very pages as a logical name carrying on from version three. Now we have many Version 3 images posted here and somewhat diminishing the new Classic release its unique status and proper acknowledgement amongst all the confusing version 3 folks comments and images. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
archive_all Posted April 25 Share #198 Posted April 25 1 hour ago, Ken Abrahams said: Can you elaborate on why the lens is "not strictly speaking a pre asph"? I have been confused about this from the start especially when typing lens and other data on my posts. I have re read the reviews for the lens however nothing enlightening there except for some history of the lens dating back to 1959/60. The version 4 moniker was penned in these very pages as a logical name carrying on from version three. Now we have many Version 3 images posted here and somewhat diminishing the new Classic release its unique status and proper acknowledgement amongst all the confusing version 3 folks comments and images. I agree that this thread should be for the new reissue/V4. It makes it easier for those of us considering the new lens to scroll through images to get an idea of the rendering. I'm not sure why it's confusing to keep vintage lens posts in the pre-ash thread as this clearly says Modern Classic. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted April 25 Share #199 Posted April 25 (edited) 7 hours ago, Ken Abrahams said: Can you elaborate on why the lens is "not strictly speaking a pre asph"? I have been confused about this from the start especially when typing lens and other data on my posts. I have re read the reviews for the lens however nothing enlightening there except for some history of the lens dating back to 1959/60. The version 4 moniker was penned in these very pages as a logical name carrying on from version three. Now we have many Version 3 images posted here and somewhat diminishing the new Classic release its unique status and proper acknowledgement amongst all the confusing version 3 folks comments and images. We've had a lot of fun with what to call the new version, because after the v3, the ASPH lenses have been made. So v4 is in a way a “post-ASPH”. 😉 And Leica has taken quite a few liberties in the design of the new version, so it differs noticeably from the others. But as I said, it is still a full-fledged “pre-ASPH” in my thread, as long as it is stated which version you have used. And that also applies to images from all the other versions. Edited April 25 by evikne 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted April 25 Share #200 Posted April 25 5 hours ago, archive_all said: I agree that this thread should be for the new reissue/V4. It makes it easier for those of us considering the new lens to scroll through images to get an idea of the rendering. I'm not sure why it's confusing to keep vintage lens posts in the pre-ash thread as this clearly says Modern Classic. Yes, this is what I also reacted to. There is nothing wrong with posting v4 images in the pre-ASPH thread, but don't clutter up this thread with images from other versions, unless it is to show a direct comparison etc. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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