stunsworth Posted September 19, 2008 Share #201 Posted September 19, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) That would be an Oct-Summicron, Steve ... at f/2! Mea Culpa. I hope Leica won't mind me letting everyone know their future plans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 19, 2008 Posted September 19, 2008 Hi stunsworth, Take a look here 21 & 24 Summilux?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
gyoung Posted September 19, 2008 Share #202 Posted September 19, 2008 That would be an Oct-Summicron, Steve ... at f/2! A Vari Summicron? maybe even a ZOOM for heavens sake Gerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJP Posted September 19, 2008 Share #203 Posted September 19, 2008 Octi-Nocti 16/21/24/28/35/50/75/90 f/0.95 APO-ASPH is what we really want. May be bad for the base plate though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted September 19, 2008 Share #204 Posted September 19, 2008 I have to admit "Octi-Nocti" has a certain sound to it <grin>. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leica_mage Posted September 20, 2008 Share #205 Posted September 20, 2008 It sounds like a threat to me. Of course not, don't be silly. "Becareful" doesn't have to be a threat. Anyhow, I think Alex is just annoyed because his prediction of a 28mm Summilux didn't come to pass - for now at least ... No way, man. This isn't the first time a Leica prediction of mine flops. I just don't seem to be able to get into these people's heads. I'm very good with lens signatures but useless at predicting what Leica will or will not do. I just do wish they do something about their quality control and customer service. What I was annoyed about was the tone that prediction thread took on occasion: Mr. so-and-so said, Mr. this-and-that insinuated, all that Solms bullshit when they can't get their act straight. I'd also prefer if this forum didn't try so hard to be some kind of "official" Leica site and just loosen up a bit. That's all. ... A quote from that thread... No need, I remember. Can't win 'em all. Of course not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosuna Posted September 23, 2008 Share #206 Posted September 23, 2008 Some people handled the Summilux 24mm... My question is: Can it be handled without an external viewfinder? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted September 23, 2008 Share #207 Posted September 23, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Depending on the camera and finder options: With an M8 yes! Some people handled the Summilux 24mm... My question is: Can it be handled without an external viewfinder? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosuna Posted September 24, 2008 Share #208 Posted September 24, 2008 Depending on the camera and finder options: With an M8 yes! I know the M8 has framelines for 24mm, but I want to know if, in practice, the M8's viewfinder is useable. The 24mm's hood may block a large part of the viewfinder... (I don't know...). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted September 24, 2008 Share #209 Posted September 24, 2008 I am also interested in the lens and I have this concern about a 24 Summilux on an MP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted September 24, 2008 Share #210 Posted September 24, 2008 I tried it yesterday at Photokina and think it's fine, certainly better than the hood of the 24mm Elmarit. The new lens is somewhat longer (just as the WATE is) which moves the hood forwards and the hood itself is the right size for the lens, not borrowed from the 21mm. The Noctilux was also fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted September 24, 2008 Share #211 Posted September 24, 2008 Some people handled the Summilux 24mm... My question is: Can it be handled without an external viewfinder? I've used the 21mm Summilux on an M8 without the viewfinder. No problems at all as the screen confirms the framing and quickly educates you into what the coverage is. For precise framing you might need the VF, but that's obvious. For street work, I'd leave the VF off. Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosuna Posted September 24, 2008 Share #212 Posted September 24, 2008 Did you see performance differences between the 24 and the 21? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted September 24, 2008 Share #213 Posted September 24, 2008 I have to admit "Octi-Nocti" has a certain sound to it <grin>. Sounds like a Scottish village to me... Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted September 24, 2008 Share #214 Posted September 24, 2008 Did you see performance differences between the 24 and the 21? Haven't used the 24mm Summilux, so unable to comment. 21mm Summilux is excellent in every respect on the M8. Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted September 24, 2008 Share #215 Posted September 24, 2008 I tried it yesterday at Photokina and think it's fine, certainly better than the hood of the 24mm Elmarit. The new lens is somewhat longer (just as the WATE is) which moves the hood forwards and the hood itself is the right size for the lens, not borrowed from the 21mm.Very . Thank you Mark! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted September 25, 2008 Share #216 Posted September 25, 2008 Funny. I lifted this from the David Farkas blog. Discussion with Peter Karbe ... "First, we discussed the new lenses. The 24mm Elmar is quite possibly the best performing 24mm they have ever made. The MTFs are just stellar from wide-open on. Apart from the 2/3s of a stop, this new lens trounces the legendary 24 Elmarit." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted September 25, 2008 Share #217 Posted September 25, 2008 I have seen pictures from it. It looks tremendous. I have two 24 Elmarits and will sell the silver one but I think I'll keep the black one. I'm really looking forward to this new lens! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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