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 p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 V1 reissue rumored to be announced | |
rscheffler wrote:
If you check the thread linked earlier by Fred, which BTW is an excellent comparison of the various fast Leica 50s, you'll see that indeed there are similarities in respect to bokeh characteristics. Both lenses are on the busier side with IMO the Summarit being slightly busier. The Summarit is also lower contrast, lower saturation, likely due to its older/weaker coatings (and possibly also condition of the optics, but he had it CLA'd prior to the test images).
I do like the look of the v1 Lux. Actually I like them all for how rendering has evolved through the generations. I remember trying one over 10 years ago at a Leica Store that had a used one for sale, but even back then I think it was ~$2K and couldn't justify it just for character. Did buy a Summarit though and still have it, though hardly ever use it.
My recollection is that the Summarit isn't all that sharp (could be my copy?) whereas the Lux v1 does appear to be decently sharp, even wide open (based on the images in that link)....Show more →
This resembles my own experience with my Summarit lens. Its main weakness is its lack of center sharpness wide open - which is not uncommon, for example my Canon 50/1.2 L EF lens was similar with lack of center sharpness wide open. I never found this to be a deal breaker. When it comes to faster vintage 50 mm rangefinder lenses, my Nikkor 50/1.4 SC LTM is probably the sharpest wide open in the center.
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