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    Summicron vs Summilux? + Should I buy the kit?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

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    Thanks to everyone for your comments...so many considerations for such a huge financial investment. After my initial post, I've realised I cannot afford a new Summilux lens plus a new body.

     

    I am considering the M7+50mm Summicron kit or a Zeiss Ikon + 50mm f/1.5 C Sonnar T and perhaps a second lens, the 35mm f/2 Biogon T.

     

    So two final questions if I may:

     

    1. I read in a post on this forum that the Zeiss rangefinder is bright and ideal for glass wearers (better than the M7?) but often fades and hard to see at certain angles/ certain light. Is there any truth to this?

     

    2. How do the Zeiss lenses compare to the Summicrons?

     

    FWIW, my experience with rangefinders is via the Xpan..I loved the quality and build of this camera and lenses but sold it as I did not like the pano format in a rangefinder.

     

    ...so Zeiss Ikon + lenses or M7+summicron? Which is the best option?

     

    Thanks again.

    Summicron vs Summilux? + Should I buy the kit?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

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    Hi all,

     

    Well, I'm about to plunge into the Leica world and I have a few questions. I

    am considering buying new the M7 + 50mm Summicron as a kit.

     

    My first question:

    How does the 50mm Summicron compare to the Summilux ASPH? Is it worth

    purchasing instead the M7 + Summilux, which amounts to approx. $3000 more, or

    should I go for the kit and perhaps buy a second lens, a 35mm. This is a BIG,

    BIG investment for me so any advice appreciated.

     

    Does anyone have any photos to post or links comparing the 2 lenses? I have

    seen a couple of posts of the Summilux on the M8 and the quality is stunning.

     

    Second question:

    I have been offered an M7 body in pretty good condition for $1000 less than

    new. Is it worth taking this option and using the extra money towards a lens

    or is the warranty of a new body purchase more worthwhile?

     

    Third question:

    I will be buying the M7 with .72 magnification as I am only planning on a 35

    and 50mm lens at this stage. Is this magnification ok for these lenses, even

    though I wear glasses? Does either the Summilux or Summicron versions of the

    35mm and 50mm lenses obstruct the viewfinder in any way?

     

    Any advice appreciated.

     

    Cheers.

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