Leica 35mmF1.4 Summilux ASPH

xplorer2 · 7th October 2003

Hi,

Just want to find out if anybody has tried out this lens. Heard a lot of good stuff going for it but have really got no chance to try it - and it is going for major $$. Just want to know if some of you have tried it and how do you find it.

7th October 2003

ya, very good. i use it as my standard lens.....

SzennyBoy · 10th October 2003

I've recently be given one which I'm now using as my standard lens on the M7. Optically, it can produce very sharp pics but the main advantage of this particular lens the being able to use it in low-light conditions. However, weight-wise it is very much heavier and bulkier than the f/2 or f/2.8 models (I was previously using an old 35mm f/2.8 Summaron). It does make the entire set-up a bit less compact as the lens is much longer compare to the f/2.8 Summaron and also the f/2 Summicron.

Here's an example taken 3 weeks ago with the 35mm f/1.4 Summilux ASPH on Kodak T400CN.

xplorer2 · 10th October 2003

Originally Posted by SzennyBoy

I've recently be given one which I'm now using as my standard lens on the M7.

Given ONE!!! I hate U guys

I wish I could afford one, but seriously may have to settle for a 35 f/2 Cron, Pre-Asph. My fave glass is still a 75 Summilux, yummy color renditions and portraits to die for.

Nice shot BTW.

SzennyBoy · 10th October 2003

Originally Posted by xplorer2

Given ONE!!! I hate U guys

My dad didn't like the weight of it (its the chrome version) so he gave it to me. He's now using the 35mm f/2 Summicron instead as he finds it more travel-friendly, i.e. lighter and more compact to fit into his little pouch.

7th October 2003	#1
xplorer2 Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 309	Leica 35mmF1.4 Summilux ASPH Hi, Just want to find out if anybody has tried out this lens. Heard a lot of good stuff going for it but have really got no chance to try it - and it is going for major $$. Just want to know if some of you have tried it and how do you find it.

10th October 2003	#3
SzennyBoy Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 694	I've recently be given one which I'm now using as my standard lens on the M7. Optically, it can produce very sharp pics but the main advantage of this particular lens the being able to use it in low-light conditions. However, weight-wise it is very much heavier and bulkier than the f/2 or f/2.8 models (I was previously using an old 35mm f/2.8 Summaron). It does make the entire set-up a bit less compact as the lens is much longer compare to the f/2.8 Summaron and also the f/2 Summicron. Here's an example taken 3 weeks ago with the 35mm f/1.4 Summilux ASPH on Kodak T400CN. Last edited by SzennyBoy; 10th October 2003 at 06:35 AM.

7th October 2003	#2
gotcha Guests Posts: n/a	ya, very good. i use it as my standard lens.....