killwh213 Posted February 8, 2009 Share #1 Posted February 8, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I bought a 35/2 v4 last week. The seller said I can return it if I don't like in two weeks. Now I found 35mm is too wide to me, and I want a 50mm. How is Summicron 50mm f/2? My MP is 0.72x, will the frame in the viewfinder be too small when using 50mm lens? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 Hi killwh213, Take a look here How's the Summicron-M 50mm f/2. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
earleygallery Posted February 8, 2009 Share #2 Posted February 8, 2009 The 50mm Summicron is an excellent lens in any version. Is the one you are considering the latest? As for framelines, you can easily see for yourself if you use the preview lever on your camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andit Posted February 8, 2009 Share #3 Posted February 8, 2009 Hi there and welcome to the forum. My 50mm Summicron IV should be arriving this week - can't wait. There is really no problem with seeing the frame lines - even with a x1.25 magnifier. I was using as my main lens a cv 40mm Nokton and found that I needed just that little bit more reach - hence the step up to 50mm. The 50mm Summicron is one of the finest lenses that Leica has built, and still sets the world standard for this focal length. I spent sometime weighing up if I should buy a new Summarit or a used Cron. At the end of the day the Cron won. Andreas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
killwh213 Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted February 8, 2009 The 50mm Summicron is an excellent lens in any version. Is the one you are considering the latest? As for framelines, you can easily see for yourself if you use the preview lever on your camera. Yes, the latest one. Is it printed "50" on and with built-in hood? I have seen it before, I am new for using Leica, so I just wanna ask some experienced people whether it is nice to use 50mm on 0,72x body. Thank you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
killwh213 Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted February 8, 2009 Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sepiareverb Posted February 8, 2009 Share #6 Posted February 8, 2009 My 50/2 is resting comfortably after a busy week out and about in temperatures ranging from -12°F to nearly +40°F. Perhaps my most used lens- though the 28/2.0 ASPH is gaining. I print 16x20" prints from negs made with the 50 easily, retaining detail right out into the corners. You won't go wrong with the 50/2.0: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delander † Posted February 8, 2009 Share #7 Posted February 8, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) It is a very nice lens, one of my favourites and not large. The latest version has the number 22 printed next to the m of the distance scale to indicate that the actual focal length is 52.2mm. Maybe earlier versions do also? Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
killwh213 Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share #8 Posted February 8, 2009 It is a very nice lens, one of my favourites and not large. The latest version has the number 22 printed next to the m of the distance scale to indicate that the actual focal length is 52.2mm. Maybe earlier versions do also? Jeff Is this the latest one? 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! 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/76318-hows-the-summicron-m-50mm-f2/?do=findComment&comment=803255'>More sharing options...
andit Posted February 8, 2009 Share #9 Posted February 8, 2009 Yep, that's the latest one. No different to the Summicron IV. The optical cell has not changed since 1979 - only a few cosmetic changes (focus tabs, no tabs, clip on hood, pull out hood etc). Andreas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
killwh213 Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted February 8, 2009 Yep, that's the latest one. No different to the Summicron IV. The optical cell has not changed since 1979 - only a few cosmetic changes (focus tabs, no tabs, clip on hood, pull out hood etc). Andreas Thank you very much! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
killwh213 Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share #11 Posted February 8, 2009 My 50/2 is resting comfortably after a busy week out and about in temperatures ranging from -12°F to nearly +40°F. Perhaps my most used lens- though the 28/2.0 ASPH is gaining. I print 16x20" prints from negs made with the 50 easily, retaining detail right out into the corners. You won't go wrong with the 50/2.0: Thank you for your comment and photos as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 8, 2009 Share #12 Posted February 8, 2009 It is a very nice lens, one of my favourites and not large. The latest version has the number 22 printed next to the m of the distance scale to indicate that the actual focal length is 52.2mm. Maybe earlier versions do also? Jeff The focal length of each lens is measured individually, then stamped on the barrel. Hence some may have 51.2 or 51.9 or whatever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted February 8, 2009 Share #13 Posted February 8, 2009 I have to concur with my previous, well, posters, I just traded a 50mm Summicron when buying a 50mm Summilux (actually the first time I sold photographic equipment but I didn't want to have two 50mm lenses). However, the 50mm Summicron is an excellent lens, being much smaller and weighting less compared to the 50mm Summilux Asph. In my view the Summilux is still the gold standard for a double gauss design. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted February 8, 2009 Share #14 Posted February 8, 2009 Yes, the latest one. Is it printed "50" on and with built-in hood?I have seen it before, I am new for using Leica, so I just wanna ask some experienced people whether it is nice to use 50mm on 0,72x body. Thank you! No problem at all on a .72x viewfinder, no problem with the M8 .68x viewfinder. I very rarely use anything wider then a 50mm on M film cameras, it just suits me. The 50mm Summicron is one of the best lenses ever made, only surpassed by other Leica lenses like the 50mm Summilux ASPH and 75mm Summicron, IMHO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delander † Posted February 8, 2009 Share #15 Posted February 8, 2009 The focal length of each lens is measured individually, then stamped on the barrel. Hence some may have 51.2 or 51.9 or whatever. Hi Andy, I've never seen the latest 50cron with anything but 22? Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth Posted February 8, 2009 Share #16 Posted February 8, 2009 Wonderful. Use it and a 35 Summicron asph most of the time. After all it is known as the standard lens and it certainly sets the standard on my M6 Classics 0.72 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bybrett Posted February 8, 2009 Share #17 Posted February 8, 2009 Hi Andy, I've never seen the latest 50cron with anything but 22? Jeff Mine's a 22 too, it's a conspiracy Leica never made a 50mm? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 8, 2009 Share #18 Posted February 8, 2009 Hi Andy, I've never seen the latest 50cron with anything but 22? Jeff Mine's a 22 too, it's a conspiracy Leica never made a 50mm? 4.4% contingency Not bad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted February 9, 2009 Share #19 Posted February 9, 2009 I too have the 22 on the focusing ring. I have the 50mm and 35mm v4 summicrons. I use them both all the time (practically interchangeablly depending on the situation) and have never found any lenses that surpass them in image quality. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPS Posted February 9, 2009 Share #20 Posted February 9, 2009 I use 50 cron on my M6 0.72 vf ... and I like it ... of course it's the only M lens I have at the moment However, sometimes I wish I had a 1.25 magnifier so that focusing can be a little bit easier. It's not difficult at the moment, espescially when I remember to use the dof scale and do scale focusing. The thing is, being a rangefinder newbie I often forget to do that (scale focusing) and still focus like I always do using a SLR... carefully focusing it and make sure that the image is completely focus. Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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