If 2490 is fast and quick to focus, the summilux 50 sl is slow and struggles to lock focus. The leica 28mm lenses can be used on most leica m cameras and the whole 28mm area will be visible in the viewfinder, and there will be framelines showing the edges of the frame. Leica summiluxm 50mm asph mmount objectief cameranu. In accordance with the shelter in place order, both leica store sf and camera west walnut creek will be closed from 31747. The lens of leica q2 is a great lens but it is only one lens. May 31, 20 iphone toting leica lovers will want to check out the gizmon ica5 case, which not only makes your iphone 5 look more like a real camera but also offers some of the benefits of one.
Optically, this is what leica has to say about the new summilux. Lens mount each camera body has a unique, proprietary lens mount for attaching lenses. I missed more shots with this that i have on any other lens from the leica family of lenses. Description tech specs the goal of the leica summilux c cine lenses was lofty from the start. Find the best selection of leica lenses for sale at the best price. Lumix mirrorless micro four thirds lenses deliver a reliable, nocompromise approach to optical performance for interchangeable camera enthusiasts and professionals. Leica will be releasing two new tl lenses, the new designation for apsc lenses for the l mount. The summilux c lenses feature a patented focusing mechanism that eschews the logarithmic focusing of the past by expanding the focus scale in the most critical range. Image shot with summicronm 282 asph on monochrom i first got to see this lens at the australian leica q launch last month, and was lucky enough to have been lent the only australian copy for the last. Most of the leica m cameras have 28mm framelines builtin into the viewfinder. This nomenclature allows photographers to identify the right type of lens for their use.
I have the opportunity to acquire a summilux 50mm from 1959 so that makes it a first version. Jul 02, 2009 hello, i own a summicronm 50mm serial 348xxxx and use it on an m6. Mar 15, 2017 introduction sony a7rii with voigtlander vme close focus adapter and leica summilux 35mm 1. Ive compared the 28mm lens on the leica q a little with the leica 28mm summilux m asph f1. Its styled like a traditional leica m rangefinder and brings a host of updates to the hugely popular original leica q typ 116 that was launched in 2015. My favorite lens prior to the release of this 35 summilux was the 23mm f2. Its great to have excellent optics in a lens but build quality is also very important, and in terms of that, the 21mm summilux asph is extremely well built. The sensors of the digital mcameras are especially optimized for use with m lenses. Apr 29, 2016 two of our favourite 35mm leica lenses. Apart from the obvious difference in aperture, both lenses are very similar in size. Could someone please explain to me why a 35mm summilux m aspherical f1. It has the classic journalistic focal length of 35mm and a super fast maximum aperture of f1.
Knowing this, leica has created several different wide angle lenses ranging from a focal length of 24mm to an ultra wide 16mm. Due to this fine balance, this summilux has been one of the most popular lenses for m system. So i have a hasselblad x1dii here with the brand new 45p f4 lens to test out. Designed to be lightweight yet rugged, the mount and lens barrel are manufactured from highstrength titanium. The first one is the aforementioned summilux tl 35mm f1. Get the best deals on leica manual camera lens when you shop the largest online selection at. By clicking i accept on this banner or using our site, you consent to the use of. The builtin lens hood not only provides protection against stray light and dust, it can also be locked in the extended position to guard against accidental retracting. And because the system is so well established, there arent any glaring omissions in terms of coverage.
Lenses provide texture and qualities that are unique to the lens. In addition to costing ten times as much as a nikon or canon, this lens also gets its performance advantage from the layout of the rangefinder m cameras, which gives lens designers the freedom to place the rear elements much closer to the image plane than with slr lenses. Leica elmarit m lenses are a little faster, with an f2. Discover our m lenses for the leica m camera system.
Leica silverline 8x20 monovid w case and closeup lens. Lens black featuring leica mmount lens, aperture range. While the madapter l incorporates a 6bit code reader to identify the lens, my version of the summicronm 50mm was of the older version that didnt come with the 6bit code. I can shoot iso 50 velvia at night at of a second handheld at f1. A 50mm lens was on my wish list, and since i like the rendering of my teleelmarit which is from 1979 i decided to go for a lens. Review of the vintage leica summilux 50mm type 2 what. The 50mm summilux is one of photographys greatest and longest lived lenses. Selecting the appropriate lens mount will display all compatible lenses made by the camera manufacturer, as well as lenses made by independent lens manufacturers. Leica 35mm summilux, summilux asph, and nikon 35mm f1. The case features an optical viewfinder, physical shutter button, micro hot shoe, conversion lens mount, tripod socket and holes for attaching a strap. The trick, the magic of these lenses, was to do so without losing the leica character, the natural color rendition and the kindness of the human face and form. I urge leica to recall this lens for an improved autofocus system. Fast forward to 2015, and we now have the ultimate and only fast 28mm lens ever produced the leica summilux m 281.
Wide open, both lenses are superb in the central part of the frame. These weight comparisons should be put in perspective with the burdens carried by slr shooters. After four years spent testing more than 60 smartphone lenses, we think moments. As a result, vignetting and distortion are both excellently corrected. A 50mm lens was on my wish list, and since i like the rendering of my teleelmarit which is from 1979 i decided to go for a lens with a similar age. Comparison of the leica q2 and leica m10 travel is beautiful. If you have a micro four thirds camera, youve got a lot of lens choices. When it came out, the summilux was decades beyond the performance of the competitive nikon 50mm f1. Thus we designed fast and compact lenses that not only use the finest lens elements, but also emphasize the msystems s.
Available worldwide from band pro, the lenses will initially be offered in focus lengths of 18mm, 21mm, 25mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm. Leica glass is by far the best you can ever buy for any camera bar none. The bad news is that the price went up from 1,900 to 2,150. And perhaps that is why i was quite frustrated when trying to make landscapes with the summilux 50mm lens. Thus we designed fast and compact lenses that not only use the finest lens elements, but also emphasize the msystems strengths. Each lens is matched to the other lenses in the series in sharpness and color rendition for consistent color and contrast when. By means of 6bit coding, modern mcameras recognize the lens attached and use its parameters for further image processing. The biggest complaint about 35 mm cinema lenses has always been their large size intended to accommodate a focus ring with more witness marks. This is a bigstrange price increase when almost every other leica product. A wide, fast prime designed for leica m mount rangefinder cameras, the summilux m 28mm f1. Leica summiluxc set 5x set 2 het raam digital cinema.
The leica q2 is an impressively capable fixedlens, fullframe camera with a 47mp sensor and a sharp, stabilized 28mm f1. Leica lenses for sale used leica lenses at best prices. Apr 04, 2016 with the crop factor of the apsc sensor in the t camera, the new 35mm summilux tl lens functions essentially at 50mm, the classic leica focal length think cartierbresson, the m3, etc. Now, you may prefer the fingerprint of the old summilux, but it is hardly a general purpose lens in this day and age. In fact, after my time with it, i would argue that it is one of the most wellbuilt leica lenses ever, and definitely one of the most solid. Meanings and origins of the trademarks used on leica lenses. Take everything known about modern lens design, then perfect it and beautify it until it reaches the border of impossible. Well, the best leica lens, for any mount, at least. It also offers a closeup lens for detailed observation of objects at close range 25 to 30 cm. If not so, i urge leica to announce leica summilux sl 50mm. If not so, i urge leica to announce leica summilux sl 50mm f1. The best all purpose prime lens panasonic leica 15mm f1. Wide open, the summilux has a much more pronounced out of focus fendering bokeh than the apo summicron. It offers exce lent image performance over the entire image field even at full aperture and in the closeup range thanks to a floating element.
Lens excels in lowlight conditions and is also characterized by its consistent sharpness and clarity throughout the aperture and focusing ranges. Whether it is a matter of selective focus in the closeup range, highcontrast availablelight applications or landscape shots with immense depth of field, this lens performs wonderfully in any situation. High to low, az, za, oldest to newest, newest to oldest, most popular. The best micro four thirds lenses for 2020 pcmag asia. The digital zoom is very effective but is still limited compared with the leica m10. Today i would like to talk about leica summilux 50mm aspherical. It has a smooth focus ring, and i love the fact that this lens has an aperture ring although its only functional on panasonic cameras.
I think this lens was only in production for 2 years, and you may consider the successor which was made for 40 years or so and it is still a favourite lens among many m users. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. The silverline monocular by leica features 8times magnification, bringing you right up against the wood grain on the violins. Their patent focus design allows for a long focus throw even on these compact lenses. Mar 22, 2016 today leica camera officially announced the summiluxtl 35mm f1. It may be the best 35mm lens, in the world, at this point in time. Then, a few months later, the apomacroelmarittl 60mm f2. I dont understand the differences between the 35mm aspherical lenses so if someone could help me on this id be very grateful. One of the most beautiful leica lenses, inside and outside the leica 50 mm summiluxm asph f1. Get the best deals on leica summilux m camera lenses when you shop the largest online selection at.
Personally, my foremost reason for wanting to buy an sl2, or perhaps a wellpreserved, preowned sl, is the 35mm lens that leica makes for the l mount. Leica m 50mm lenses compared as a leica photographer i have now collected quite a few 50mm leica m mount lenses. The summilux is their flagship topoftheline series. To learn more about cookies, including how to disable them, view our cookie policy. The leica msystem is known to be the most compact fullframe camera system. Jun 12, 2006 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Leitz summilux c lens set buildaset duclos lenses is a proud member of the following. In terms of build quality, the panasonic leica dg 15mm summilux f1. We use cookies and similar technologies to recognize your repeat visits and preferences, and analyze traffic.
The summilux r is a superb 50mm prime lens, offering sharpness, top built quality, excellent contrast, nice colours and versatility. Get the best deals on leica summilux r camera lenses when you shop the largest online selection at. I will be doing more as part of my 28mm article that will expand over august to october using the leica m 240 and the. I will tell you now that the 45p imo is a must own for anyone who owns an x1d or x1dii. It has eight elements arranged in six groups, including a floating element that ensures tacksharp focus at distances as close as one meter. The leica r mount can easily be adapted for many different cameras, making the 50 summilux r a favorite for photographers and videographers alike. Its a better fit for the beefier, fullframe leica sl. May 22, 2014 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Buy products related to camera lens for iphone 7 plu products and see what customers say about camera lens for iphone 7 plu products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Panasonic introduced its first lumix g camera and lenses back in 2008, making micro four thirds the longest running of the new. High to low az za oldest to newest newest to oldest most popular leica summilux c 16mm t1. At f2, the summilux is at least as sharp contrast and microcontrast as. I am always interested how one lens performs against another and until i can decide my favourites i am not selling any.
The summilux is large for a mirrorless camera, especially for the t typ 701. They are made to be used as standard lenses or to complete the compact travel equipment. The serial number on the front of the lens was 3460689. Olympus cameras can use panasonic lenses and vice versa, as well as options from thirdparty makers like voigtlander and sigma. With lenses as fast as this, who needs fast isos like. As an optical partner of legendary leica dg lenses, our panasonic lumix 12mm f1. That means its corrected greatly for the color light rays, red, green and blue. Leica summilux m lenses are relatively lowcost lenses, with a maximum aperture of f2. Thanks to the latest developments in the fields of optics and precision engineering, the new 35mm lens sets a whole new standard in the fast wideangle lens portfolio. The floating element retains the lenses high resolution, even in the closeup range. Elegantly packaged leica silverline owners are certain they will have the perfect view and be incredible stylish while.
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