This thread is soooo long I lost track of comments comparing the LLL 50/1.2 versus the Leica reissue 50/1.2. Of course price is one consideration, but how about the rendering differences? Thanks.
Best that I can tell, LLL nailed the rendering and draw of the lens. The main point of detraction (specific to the LLL vs Leica reissue) are the onion rings present in out-of-focus highlights from the LLL.
Other points of differentiation:
Single coated (LLL) vs Multi-coated (Leica re-issue)
Brass or Titanium Build (LLL) vs. Aluminum (Leica re-issue)
Price
Qualities in common:
Dreamy/totally unique/swirly rendering
Insane astigmatism that creates an almost anamorphic blur away from center
Only the dead center of the frame is sharp between 1.2 and 5.6 (and the center starts getting crazy sharp at f/2)
Desmolicious wrote:
Does not work on the greatest Leica ever made - the M5.
I’m out.
Is there a list of which M bodies it does/doesn't work on? The rear element looks like it protrude out quite a bit. I'm a little concerned it might hit the sensor on my M11(?)
darkspark_ wrote:
Is there a list of which M bodies it does/doesn't work on? The rear element looks like it protrude out quite a bit. I'm a little concerned it might hit the sensor on my M11(?)
From the link above -
Compatible with all digital M cameras, Incompatible with Leica M5 and CL**
It will be our first lens that goes the different way than the vintage character... 
