Designed to be lightweight yet rugged, the mount and lens barrel are manufactured from highstrength titanium. A decent wide angle lens can be an essential part of any photographers kit. If you have a micro four thirds camera, youve got a lot of lens choices. Thus we designed fast and compact lenses that not only use the finest lens elements, but also emphasize the msystems strengths. May 22, 2014 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Mar 15, 2017 introduction sony a7rii with voigtlander vme close focus adapter and leica summilux 35mm 1. Panasonic introduced its first lumix g camera and lenses back in 2008, making micro four thirds the longest running of the new. In terms of build quality, the panasonic leica dg 15mm summilux f1. The floating element retains the lenses high resolution, even in the closeup range. Leica m 50mm lenses compared as a leica photographer i have now collected quite a few 50mm leica m mount lenses. Discover our m lenses for the leica m camera system.
I can shoot iso 50 velvia at night at of a second handheld at f1. The summilux is large for a mirrorless camera, especially for the t typ 701. It has the classic journalistic focal length of 35mm and a super fast maximum aperture of f1. 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. The biggest complaint about 35 mm cinema lenses has always been their large size intended to accommodate a focus ring with more witness marks. Apart from the obvious difference in aperture, both lenses are very similar in size. 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. Selecting the appropriate lens mount will display all compatible lenses made by the camera manufacturer, as well as lenses made by independent lens manufacturers. If not so, i urge leica to announce leica summilux sl 50mm f1. At f2, the summilux is at least as sharp contrast and microcontrast as. And perhaps that is why i was quite frustrated when trying to make landscapes with the summilux 50mm lens. Leica summiluxm 50mm asph mmount objectief cameranu. 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.
As a result, vignetting and distortion are both excellently corrected. When it came out, the summilux was decades beyond the performance of the competitive nikon 50mm f1. Each lens is matched to the other lenses in the series in sharpness and color rendition for consistent color and contrast when. Mar 22, 2016 today leica camera officially announced the summiluxtl 35mm f1. Well, the best leica lens, for any mount, at least. Leica elmarit m lenses are a little faster, with an f2.
Ive compared the 28mm lens on the leica q a little with the leica 28mm summilux m asph f1. The sensors of the digital mcameras are especially optimized for use with m lenses. I urge leica to recall this lens for an improved autofocus system. The leica msystem is known to be the most compact fullframe camera system. 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. 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. Lumix mirrorless micro four thirds lenses deliver a reliable, nocompromise approach to optical performance for interchangeable camera enthusiasts and professionals. I dont understand the differences between the 35mm aspherical lenses so if someone could help me on this id be very grateful. Leica summiluxc set 5x set 2 het raam digital cinema. 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 am gonna take a look at why is this lens so unique as well as my experience with it. Most of the leica m cameras have 28mm framelines builtin into the viewfinder. 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. The summilux is their flagship topoftheline series.
Now, you may prefer the fingerprint of the old summilux, but it is hardly a general purpose lens in this day and age. 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. 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. 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. 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. High to low, az, za, oldest to newest, newest to oldest, most popular.
Description tech specs the goal of the leica summilux c cine lenses was lofty from the start. Available worldwide from band pro, the lenses will initially be offered in focus lengths of 18mm, 21mm, 25mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm. Take everything known about modern lens design, then perfect it and beautify it until it reaches the border of impossible. It has eight elements arranged in six groups, including a floating element that ensures tacksharp focus at distances as close as one meter. Leica silverline 8x20 monovid w case and closeup lens. A wide, fast prime designed for leica m mount rangefinder cameras, the summilux m 28mm f1. Comparison of the leica q2 and leica m10 travel is beautiful. If 2490 is fast and quick to focus, the summilux 50 sl is slow and struggles to lock focus. 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. 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. Elegantly packaged leica silverline owners are certain they will have the perfect view and be incredible stylish while. The case features an optical viewfinder, physical shutter button, micro hot shoe, conversion lens mount, tripod socket and holes for attaching a strap. Find the best selection of leica lenses for sale at the best price.
The best micro four thirds lenses for 2020 pcmag asia. Knowing this, leica has created several different wide angle lenses ranging from a focal length of 24mm to an ultra wide 16mm. 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. With lenses as fast as this, who needs fast isos like. Optically, this is what leica has to say about the new summilux. If not so, i urge leica to announce leica summilux sl 50mm. 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. Lenses provide texture and qualities that are unique to the lens. Could someone please explain to me why a 35mm summilux m aspherical f1. As an optical partner of legendary leica dg lenses, our panasonic lumix 12mm f1. Wide open, the summilux has a much more pronounced out of focus fendering bokeh than the apo summicron. The bad news is that the price went up from 1,900 to 2,150.
Their patent focus design allows for a long focus throw even on these compact lenses. I have the opportunity to acquire a summilux 50mm from 1959 so that makes it a first version. It may be the best 35mm lens, in the world, at this point in time. The silverline monocular by leica features 8times magnification, bringing you right up against the wood grain on the violins. Wide open, both lenses are superb in the central part of the frame. Get the best deals on leica summilux m camera lenses when you shop the largest online selection at.
In accordance with the shelter in place order, both leica store sf and camera west walnut creek will be closed from 31747. The leica q2 is an impressively capable fixedlens, fullframe camera with a 47mp sensor and a sharp, stabilized 28mm f1. Then, a few months later, the apomacroelmarittl 60mm f2. After four years spent testing more than 60 smartphone lenses, we think moments. Lens excels in lowlight conditions and is also characterized by its consistent sharpness and clarity throughout the aperture and focusing ranges. Ive searched for samples and i really like the look of the pictures so im thinking about replacing my summicron with this lens. Today i would like to talk about leica summilux 50mm aspherical. 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. This nomenclature allows photographers to identify the right type of lens for their use. Leica lenses for sale used leica lenses at best prices. High to low az za oldest to newest newest to oldest most popular leica summilux c 16mm t1.
To learn more about cookies, including how to disable them, view our cookie policy. The summilux r is a superb 50mm prime lens, offering sharpness, top built quality, excellent contrast, nice colours and versatility. The best all purpose prime lens panasonic leica 15mm f1. The lens of leica q2 is a great lens but it is only one lens.
I am always interested how one lens performs against another and until i can decide my favourites i am not selling any. Leica summilux m lenses are relatively lowcost lenses, with a maximum aperture of f2. That means its corrected greatly for the color light rays, red, green and blue. I missed more shots with this that i have on any other lens from the leica family of lenses. The digital zoom is very effective but is still limited compared with the leica m10. 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. By clicking i accept on this banner or using our site, you consent to the use of.
Fast forward to 2015, and we now have the ultimate and only fast 28mm lens ever produced the leica summilux m 281. 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. Leitz summilux c lens set buildaset duclos lenses is a proud member of the following. So i have a hasselblad x1dii here with the brand new 45p f4 lens to test out. 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. Get the best deals on leica manual camera lens when you shop the largest online selection at. By means of 6bit coding, modern mcameras recognize the lens attached and use its parameters for further image processing. We use cookies and similar technologies to recognize your repeat visits and preferences, and analyze traffic. Leica glass is by far the best you can ever buy for any camera bar none.
I will tell you now that the 45p imo is a must own for anyone who owns an x1d or x1dii. It also offers a closeup lens for detailed observation of objects at close range 25 to 30 cm. Lens mount each camera body has a unique, proprietary lens mount for attaching lenses. 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. This is a bigstrange price increase when almost every other leica product. Leica will be releasing two new tl lenses, the new designation for apsc lenses for the l mount. Jun 12, 2006 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Leica 35mm summilux, summilux asph, and nikon 35mm f1. Get the best deals on leica summilux r camera lenses when you shop the largest online selection at. Its a better fit for the beefier, fullframe leica sl. Bij een boormachine van 15 jaar oud zal dat anders zijn dan bij een nieuwere iphone 11. My favorite lens prior to the release of this 35 summilux was the 23mm f2. The first one is the aforementioned summilux tl 35mm f1.
They are made to be used as standard lenses or to complete the compact travel equipment. And because the system is so well established, there arent any glaring omissions in terms of coverage. Jul 02, 2009 hello, i own a summicronm 50mm serial 348xxxx and use it on an m6. The serial number on the front of the lens was 3460689.
Thus we designed fast and compact lenses that not only use the finest lens elements, but also emphasize the msystems s. These weight comparisons should be put in perspective with the burdens carried by slr shooters. 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. Apr 29, 2016 two of our favourite 35mm leica lenses. 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. The 50mm summilux is one of photographys greatest and longest lived lenses. 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. Lens black featuring leica mmount lens, aperture range.
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