Leica Glow on Pre ASPH Summilux

[Thoth]

Well, there are quite a number of flawed lenses in LF that i have used, some are too soft for work though. Cooke and velostigmat II are some of the more desired one because of their "just right softness" from most pov as well as adjustable softness.

One point to note is that if i am shooting 135 format, there are certain degree of worry i am concern about if it is a flawed lens. Reason being that the lens might affect resolution especially in lpmm. If I am shooting 135 in a 35mm frame size (24 * 36mm), even enlarging it to a 4r size is actually several times enlargement. The issue being starters nowadays depend on reviews written by reviewer which varies in accuracy more than actual understanding of the lens data like mtf chart etc.

I do know of certain overrated 135 rf lens that utilising the pin hole design for their wider lenses to have a small lens size while having low amount of lpmm in the lens to be seen as sharp as lpmm gets lower. The issue is that the flaw being unseen is mostly due to user pushing that film to outragous ASA speed which cause the grain size to shadow over loss of lpmm.



:think:, patrick pulling ppl into the dark side in LF.

Gosh... All d LF experts gathering here... It has been an interesting thread wif all the different camps of experts providing their inputs and experience sharing. Tks to all... I dun think I could ever touch d realm of LF in the next decade, LOL...

 

[Srono]

some "nikon" glow with nikkor 50/1.4. You can see some "defects" at the edge of the flower...

 

[Thoth]

Turkish Ice Cream Seller @ Clarke Quay...

Wide open on Summilux Pre ASPH 35mm f/1.4...

 

[Blackmafia]

Dear All,

I am just wondering if there is a following of bros here who acquired or wants to acquire the Pre ASPH Summilux for its know Leica Glow. I am using on at the moment, version 2, 1979 made and just got CLAed by Mr Tay recently.

I know its a lens of its own character and would seek advise on how to maximize its character in terms of when to use it to shoot, for what specific purpose you really use it wide open and probably, on the subject of flares which is seemed quite common in this lens.

Just an open and objective discussion here if any? I am using mine on the Fuji X-E1 at the moment, I am also having the XF 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens using it for general shooting for clinically sharp and modern rendering like kinda shots (like the modern ASPH FLE Summilux).

Thanks

To TS, I assume you bought the lens because you like it for its known "glow" character. I understand this thread was actually started in another sub-forum but was later directed to here for discussion. After much replies from the community, my question back to you is have you gotten the answer that you yearn?

Whether the lens character glows or not, whether a particular lens is tack sharp or not, it all boils down to individual preference. Photography is all so much subjective and its really difficult to seek for advice on how to maximize its character...A pen to an author is still a pen, its the content that attracts readers. I doubt there will be significant variance using a red-leaf as oppose to a parker. You should instead try to discover its character on your own and basically it boils down to pure shooting.

My person opinion is your photos are the ones that should glow, and not the lens. Don't get lost into the technical aspects and just bring your tools out to shoot more.

 

[raytoei]

i was running around in hanoi with 10 rolls of film
until the 2nd last day i discovered that
my lens was mong-mong, the face blusher which
i used as duster-brusher was greasy.

greasy on my collapsible summicron which had
a soft lens coating.

my images looked weird...

this is one of the better looking ones

raytoei
ps. i used to think oil on blades was no issue until i found images that were blurry due
to light being reflect by those greasy blades...

 

[Thoth]

To TS, I assume you bought the lens because you like it for its known "glow" character. I understand this thread was actually started in another sub-forum but was later directed to here for discussion. After much replies from the community, my question back to you is have you gotten the answer that you yearn?

Whether the lens character glows or not, whether a particular lens is tack sharp or not, it all boils down to individual preference. Photography is all so much subjective and its really difficult to seek for advice on how to maximize its character...A pen to an author is still a pen, its the content that attracts readers. I doubt there will be significant variance using a red-leaf as oppose to a parker. You should instead try to discover its character on your own and basically it boils down to pure shooting.

My person opinion is your photos are the ones that should glow, and not the lens. Don't get lost into the technical aspects and just bring your tools out to shoot more.

Thanks for the objective views. I am still a noob and all constructive feedbacks are deeply appreciated. I will definitely use this lens to its advantage... Slowly but surely...

 

[newghost]

ps. i used to think oil on blades was no issue until i found images that were blurry due
to light being reflect by those greasy blades...

Oil on blades usually preludes haze... time to take out the LED torch!

 

[NazgulKing]

Oil on blades usually preludes haze... time to take out the LED torch!

The oil tends to evaporate and condense in the lenses...

 

[Thoth]

The oil tends to evaporate and condense in the lenses...

Yeah... When i got my lux 35 pre A, I shot awhile and find d photos very soft even at f/8... Did a CLA by Mr Tay and now it's performing much better... It was caused by the fogging resulted from the grease seeping into the element n blades.

 

[NazgulKing]

Yeah... When i got my lux 35 pre A, I shot awhile and find d photos very soft even at f/8... Did a CLA by Mr Tay and now it's performing much better... It was caused by the fogging resulted from the grease seeping into the element n blades.

It tends to afflict Leica lenses made back in the 60s and 50s and before. Latter lenses aren't so badly afflicted by this. I had an old 90mm Tele-Elmarit that had the same issue. The only problem was the internal coatings were affected by the fogging as well. Now the lens tends to glow a bit in part due to the coating damage, not that it didn't glow much before that.

 

[Thoth]

It tends to afflict Leica lenses made back in the 60s and 50s and before. Latter lenses aren't so badly afflicted by this. I had an old 90mm Tele-Elmarit that had the same issue. The only problem was the internal coatings were affected by the fogging as well. Now the lens tends to glow a bit in part due to the coating damage, not that it didn't glow much before that.

The original.... LEICA GLOW... :bsmilie:

 

[third3rdwheel]

Regardless, this defect can have a really pleasing effect, no?

I once bought one of these lenses with "glow" and used it on my M9. The "flare" was really bad, and I had trouble finding anything pleasing with it, and returned it to a famous sellor at Excelsior Mall.

I guess likes and dislikes are subjective...

 

[NazgulKing]

Regardless, this defect can have a really pleasing effect, no?

No need to be so sensitive for crying out loud. If one is going to be so sensitive about one's purchases, is there any joy from even purchasing anything?

 

[Thoth]

No need to be so sensitive for crying out loud. If one is going to be so sensitive about one's purchases, is there any joy from even purchasing anything?

Just love wat u bought n use it to its advantage. Cheers.

 

[Anthony Lee]

To TS, I assume you bought the lens because you like it for its known "glow" character. I understand this thread was actually started in another sub-forum but was later directed to here for discussion. After much replies from the community, my question back to you is have you gotten the answer that you yearn?

Whether the lens character glows or not, whether a particular lens is tack sharp or not, it all boils down to individual preference. Photography is all so much subjective and its really difficult to seek for advice on how to maximize its character...A pen to an author is still a pen, its the content that attracts readers. I doubt there will be significant variance using a red-leaf as oppose to a parker. You should instead try to discover its character on your own and basically it boils down to pure shooting.

My person opinion is your photos are the ones that should glow, and not the lens. Don't get lost into the technical aspects and just bring your tools out to shoot more.

Well said, just as a good photo speaks by itself.

 

[Fudgecakes]

No need to be so sensitive for crying out loud. If one is going to be so sensitive about one's purchases, is there any joy from even purchasing anything?

Just commenting bro. Look who's being sensitive :O

 

[Thoth]

Just commenting bro. Look who's being sensitive :O

Welcome to d club of d glowies. Haha

 

[gunston]

Spotted a good copy of lens in penin last night. Drooling...

 

[Thoth]

Spotted a good copy of lens in penin last night. Drooling...

Which lens? U din buy?