Summarex Vol.2

[knut_schwinzer]

<p>Here are some shots from the second roll, all on outdated XP2.</p><div></div>

[knut_schwinzer]

<p>Nº 2</p><div></div>

[knut_schwinzer]

<p>Nº 3</p><div></div>

[knut_schwinzer]

<p>Nº 4</p><div></div>

[knut_schwinzer]

<p>Nº 5</p><div></div>

[aplumpton]

<p>Good rapport with the person. Shot 2 shows pretty smooth out of focus. </p>

[knut_schwinzer]

<p>Right you are, Arthur! It's quite difficult to nail it down, even with the 0.85 finder.<br>

I'd like to get an eyepiece magnifier. Aren't there also 3rd party ones?</p>

[rgerraty]

<p>Very interesting lens. Loved your first set, and was only disturbed by the bokeh in the one through the window with the woman in the red leathers. The studio shots, with the tools on the wall but also the one with the bust and clock on the wall were very nice and I loved the one of the breakfast things. I like the first of this set. There is often a 1.25 x non-Leica finder magnifier often on the auction site.</p>

[alastair_anderson]

<p>Here are some summarex shots I took a year or two ago - at various apertures.</p><div></div>

[alastair_anderson]

<p>stopped down</p><div></div>

[alastair_anderson]

<p>Another one</p><div></div>

[alastair_anderson]

<p> </p>

[alastair_anderson]

<p>Geese</p><div></div>

[christopher_a._junker1]

<p>Alastair and Knut, these are some great Summarex shots. On Alastair's last shot the depth of field separation of the geese from the background is especially nice. The scan appears to have even contrast and definition across the image.</p>

[mohir_ali]

<p>Nice...the infamous Leitz "pop"</p>

[fjords]

<p>Knut... MS Optical R&D made a magnifier, but it is currently out of production. The viewfinder is dimmer with the magnifier, and depending on your age, you might also need a diopter correction lens. I found that with a +1/2 diopter lens alone, I could focus the Summilux 75mm with g00d results, but then if you are shooting it on a screw mount, this won't be of much help. If you get a chance, try sh00ting the Summarex on the Panasonic G1, it's pure fun, but maybe not for Luddites :0</p>

[alastair_anderson]

<p>Knut, I like your pictures, especially number 3. I think I recognise the summarex signature.</p>

[knut_schwinzer]

<p>John, no, I'm not fighting against digital windmills! Just trying to get the best out of the two worlds. And I definitely like machines with one button for one function, designed to last! <br>

And Puts puts it right: "Quite visible flare..." ...if you force it!</p>

<p>As an excuse, by the time the lens was made they had not a single traffic light in Wetzlar...<br>

Not to mention that the LED cluster is really blinding if you look straight into it, and even a later invention...</p>

<p>And again, I like the result! Imagine a "Don't Drink and Drive" campaign!<br>

Cheers,<br>

Knut</p>

[knut_schwinzer]

<p>John, no, I'm not fighting against digital windmills! Just trying to get the best out of the two worlds. And I definitely like machines with one button for one function, designed to last! <br>

And Puts puts it right: "Quite visible flare..." ...if you force it!</p>

<p>As an excuse, by the time the lens was made they had not a single traffic light in Wetzlar...<br>

Not to mention that the LED cluster is really blinding if you look straight into it, and even a later invention...</p>

<p>And again, I like the result! Imagine a "Don't Drink and Drive" campaign!<br>

Cheers,<br>

Knut</p><div></div>

[knut_schwinzer]

<p>Well, some might be terrified by the last post...<br>

Here is another one to soothe you!</p>

[knut_schwinzer]

<p>Here...</p><div></div>

[pensacolaphoto]

<p>I have the Canon 85mm./1.5 instead. I wonder how the two lenses differ. Thanks for posting the images. Some of them look great.</p>

[knut_schwinzer]

<p>A new portrait with my old Summarex</p><div></div>