zdenek Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 How many versions of pre-asph 35/1.4 (2) are there exist and how to distinguish them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymond_tai Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 There had been two versions though with same formula but with different coatings. Early version in chrome with or without goggles, takes 41mm screw in filters and OLLUX hood. Second version in black, no googles and a few in titanium finish, takes series 7 filters and 12504 hood. You can easily tell it is the second version because the lens is not threaded to accept screw in filters. There is a very rare second version with goggles. Both are fantastic lenses by the way with smooth tones and rich color. Not usable at f/1.4 but really shines above f/2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdenek Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 .. but what do you mean by "goggles?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl_bretteville Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Goggels (or specs) was put on some of the older lenses to allow M3 users to see the 35mm FOW. Here is a link to a snap of a 50mm dual range summicron. The goggles serve a different purpouse (close-up focus), but the idea is the same. http://www.schouten-select.org/Pictures/Items_site/50mm1986432_1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_taylor2 Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Continuing with Raymond's answer, HOVE FOTO shows a long production run dating back to 1961. The first series ended at serial 2166700, and presumably the second series ended when the Aspherical lens commenced production in 1990. Unlike other Leitz lenses, the aperture selector ring has two ears to facilitate f-stop selection. I purchased my second series lens from iGavel's auction for approx $900, including box, caps and hood. The box and plastic had been opened but never mounted. I've enjoyed this as my primary lens. My only quibble has been the use of series 7 filters; can another size also be used within the two-part hood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_l3 Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I have a second version with a 12504 hood. How are series 7 filters mounted? What additional hardware is needed? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymond_tai Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 David, The hood unscrews into two parts and the series 7 filter is sandwiched between them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_l3 Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Raymond, thanks for the information. I like my lens and the color and contrast beyond f2 are excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_r._fulton_jr. Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 My only quibble has been the 1-metre minimum focus. That's a drag. However, its size is wonderful--very small. Wonderful little "street" lens. One nice aspect of the lens is that it has generally been panned, ridiculed and pigeon-holed as a poor or bad lens. I believe that's kept the lenses available (not terribly popular) and the price reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_schwartzreich Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 IMO this is one of the best lenses to use on the R-D1. Not too much contrast, which is good, and at F/1.4 mine is much more than aacceptable. This might be due to the non-use of the outer zones of the lens. Have others tried this combination? Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terence_mahoney1 Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Rather surprised that the early Summilux's CA isn't objectionable, as that aberration seems especially to stand out with digital sensors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmdelux Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I bought the version II (mint cond) for the avail light aspect and because of its small footprint. Paid a g-note. Can you advise what your flare experience has been? Talking about flare, going thru the literature I've noticed the same caution about flare w/ the 75mm/1.4 and some of the other big glass wide lenses. THKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_r._fulton_jr. Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Paul I don't own a Noctilux. But I've always been amazed that there is general agreement that there is no flare with that lens. As much glass as there is I'd think it'd flare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob F. Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 John, when you look at the Noctilux front element from well off-axis, the glass apears mirror-like and no longer transparent. It is actually designed to reflect away the light that comes to it from outside the picture area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_r._fulton_jr. Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 No idea on that Rob. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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