Summilux35/1.4 ASPH vs. Summicron 35/2 ASPH

Summilux35/1.4 ASPH vs. Summicron 35/2 ASPH

I have read some review on web about these lens, but I want to know more like actual user review. As far as I know, At f2, these lens are almost same in quality & performance, only difference is price and one f-stop brightness. Is it really worth to get more expensive Summilux35/1.4 ASPH than Summicron35/2ASPH? If there is no quality difference, I would like to get more compact Summicron35/2ASPH. Please share your opinion... Thanks again. www.welcome.to/studionaki

I have both - the Summicron for a couple of years now, and the

Summilux since the middle of the summer. Except for that one extra

f-stop I prefer the Summicron. It's lighter, more flare resistant,

and the bokeh is smoother. However, the Summilux is just as sharp,

and that extra f-stop is just so nice after dark. 1.4 is usable on

the Summilux, too - the lens is sharp and contrasty, so you need have

no fear about cranking it open.

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So, if you're a hard-core available-light junkie the Summilux is the

way to fly. However, the Summicron is just excellent at 2.0, and with

Supra 800 in the camera there's not a lot you can't shoot with it.

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Just be careful about one thing if you get the Summilux. After

looking at the results from some after-dark photo shoots, you'll start

hearing a little voice asking, "I wonder what a Noctilux would be

like?"

I agree with Paul, why buy an f stop you will not be using. Both

are wonderful lenses but if you are happy with a f2.0, save the

money for film. I use the Summilux Asph and am deleriously

happy. No smiley....I am serious!

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Cheers

Like others have said, it's worth it if you use it. I live in an

interesting neighborhood - an especially interesting neighborhood

after dark! - and the Summilux is obviously the best choice for me.

That said, I'd love to have the Summicron too, for daylight and light

weight. However...

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"I wonder what a Noctilux would be like?"

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I just feel victim to that question and got a Noctilux. It's the same

issue as the Summilux vs. Summicron question but more so: you

*really* need to need the f/1 ability. It's a huge lens. The whole

package is still much smaller than an SLR 'though.

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Fergus