j. white Posted January 30, 2008 Share #21 Posted January 30, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Incidentally, I've just had the test film back from my "new" M7/50 set and I have to say that that cron is superb, wide open or otherwise. The standards are set high for the forthcoming 35mm.. Hello Jason, You may not need any further opinions, however if you've found that you like the way the Summicron 50 draws, you might find some useful insights in this thread: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/film-forum/29985-35mm-summicron-asph-pre-asph.html -J. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jrh68uk Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share #22 Posted January 31, 2008 Once again, thanks to everyone. After further research and thought, and a discussion with the wife , the decision is to go with the CV 35/2.5 PII and to save for a new Summicron. That way I can take my time saving and not feel at all guilty when I splash out. Cheers, all Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted January 31, 2008 Share #23 Posted January 31, 2008 You really won't regret it, Jason. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted January 31, 2008 Share #24 Posted January 31, 2008 You won't be disappointed with it. Have a look at the LTM version of the lens, the 'classic'. It comes with a shallow hood and has a knob for focussing rather than a focussing ring. Of course you would also need the 35M adapter but you might prefer the handling. Please, let us know what you think once you have bought and used the lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlockwood Posted January 31, 2008 Share #25 Posted January 31, 2008 Another thought if you are really strapped for cash is the Canon 35mm F2 LTM.The lens can be found pretty cheaply, has pretty good performance compared to a 1970's 'cron and is the design that the 35 F2,5 Skopar is based on, but has a full F2 aperture. I have the even cheaper Canon 35 F1,8 which is softish till F4 but its so good I'm not looking to replace with anything but the Leica 35mm ASPH which would cost over 5 times more used and for me is more flare resistant than the cron. here is a test: Photo Utopia and an image Mark Somewhat OT, but that is such a great shot. Harry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted February 1, 2008 Share #26 Posted February 1, 2008 Thanks Harry I just wanted to point out how nice the Canon LTM could look, and that it is faster than the Skopar (which of course is a copy of the Canon) I took this shot wide open at around 1/15 a couple of mins before the other shot. Although a little shaky I love the feel, or possibly I'm too attached Anyhow for half the price of a new Skopar I feel the Canon is/was a bargain. (just my opinion) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbylon Posted February 1, 2008 Share #27 Posted February 1, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Another vote for the asph summicron. I had the V.Ultron 1.7 for a while and thought it was a great 35 but like you had a Leica lens longing so managed to get a like new one at a good price last year. I'm never disappointed with the results. Prices do seem to have gone up though for the asph and the previous version. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrh68uk Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share #28 Posted February 5, 2008 My new Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/2.5 PII arrived this morning. Woohoo! I bought it new, with B+W UV filter and hood. First impressions: It's really compact. Seems to be very well built. Actions are smooth with just the right resistance. I love the styling: it seems to look very modern, yet retro. I think I'm going to like this lens. Test film is loaded. If the images are going to be as good as I expect them to be, I wonder whether I should save for the 35 lux to complement it, instead of the 35 cron to replace it... Cheers, Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
@bumac Posted February 5, 2008 Share #29 Posted February 5, 2008 I use the Summilux pre Asph 1,4/35 from the 70th. It is a really great lense on my M6 and also on my M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted February 6, 2008 Share #30 Posted February 6, 2008 I wonder whether I should save for the 35 lux to complement it, instead of the 35 cron to replace it It isnt as simple and straightforward as the extra stops. 35Lux ASPH can bite you in the tail where the Cron is probably more forgiving and general purpose brilliant. Your location, preferred film, and type of shooting should have a huge bearing on your decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j. white Posted February 6, 2008 Share #31 Posted February 6, 2008 It isnt as simple and straightforward as the extra stops. 35Lux ASPH can bite you in the tail where the Cron is probably more forgiving and general purpose brilliant.Your location, preferred film, and type of shooting should have a huge bearing on your decision. Rob, You've got me hooked with that one - how do you mean, "bite you in the tail"? I have the Summicron ASPH and find that while I agree that it's general purpose brilliant, how is it more forgiving that the Summilux? thanks, -j. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
northpole Posted February 16, 2008 Share #32 Posted February 16, 2008 Yeah, I was wondering about Rob's view that a Summicron was more forgiving than the Lux - all reviews I have come across indicate the opposite to be the case! I suspect that if you like the 50mm S'cron, the 35mm S'cron will fit well on the handling front. What I did, was to purchase a second hand Zeiss Biogon 35mm f/2 before finding a mint 35mm S'cron asph in chrome. They are both going to stay. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
northpole Posted February 16, 2008 Share #33 Posted February 16, 2008 PS - My point about the Biogon was that you can pick them up for a very reasonable price (compared to new) and this might allow you a financially easier route to superb performance optics. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted February 16, 2008 Share #34 Posted February 16, 2008 Peter I pm'd J about that as the response got a bit long winded. The Lux's are stellar soft light lenses and for those of us where the light is harsh and bright, and when it is nice to be able to shoot at other than dawn, morning or dusk and get some hours in the middle of the day maybe the Lux isnt always the best option. Shooting a Lux in low light is a pleasure and no you dont have to open out to f/1.4 to see the benefits. Maybe your reviewers were British, or European or something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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