minks73 Posted July 22, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 22, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I guess there have been numerous threads on pre-asph and asph Summilux 50mm f1.4 but I would like to know what people prefer between the second version and the "third version" (pre-asph but with built-in hood and shorter minimum focus distance). I personally think that the "third version" is sharper and the 70cm minimum focus distance vs. 1m is nice but with the same brand B+W UV/IR filter attached, the "third version" seems to have more of the magenta cast. Your feedback would be appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Hi minks73, Take a look here Summilux 50mm f1.4 v2 vs. pre-asph. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
john_newell Posted July 22, 2009 Share #2 Posted July 22, 2009 Optically they are identical. The focusing helix is steeper on the last version and it focuses closer, as you note. If you are seeing a color difference, it might be attributable to changes in coating. I have owned several versions and settled on the last pre-ASPH but it's a close call. It is a magnificent lens, imo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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