The aperture ring is actually nicer and it has the click/de-click option. The Summilux doesn't.
Focus ring is nice but I give the Lux the nod there.
The DOF implementation on the Simera is a bit weird and I much prefer the one on the Summilux.
The Simera focuses at 0.4 meters
The Summilux focuses at 0.70 meters
The Simera comes with both a round and square hood, and metal caps.
The Summilux comes with a built in hood, and plastic caps.
The Simera packaging is as good as the Summilux, more like an expensive watch box.
Who knows about the longevity, or service with the Simera.
I added zoomed in images to the comparison, make sure you go back and look at those, then tell us what you think. I currently have 3 50mm M lenses. I am thinking of selling the Cron v5 and the Summilux, keeping the Simera because it offers so much more. The catch is that emotionally I want a completes set of leica Summilux lenses for my M kit.
The aperture ring is actually nicer and it has the click/de-click option. The Summilux doesn't.
Focus ring is nice but I give the Lux the nod there.
The DOF implementation on the Simera is a bit weird and I much prefer the one on the Summilux.
The Simera focuses at 0.4 meters
The Summilux focuses at 0.70 meters
The Simera comes with both a round and square hood, and metal caps.
The Summilux comes with a built in hood, and plastic caps.
The Simera packaging is as good as the Summilux, more like an expensive watch box.
Who knows about the longevity, or service with the Simera.
I added zoomed in images to the comparison, make sure you go back and look at those, then tell us what you think. I currently have 3 50mm M lenses. I am thinking of selling the Cron v5 and the Summilux, keeping the Simera because it offers so much more.
Dec 22, 2024 at 12:46 PM
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