Leica 50mm Summicron Version 5: Everything You Need To Know
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2022
- Leica Summicron 50mm f2 version 5: Everything You Need To Know for your Leica camera. I have owned several Leica M mount 50mm focal lengths. One of my new more recent ones is the Leica Summicron Version 5. Unlike my version 3 copy of the summircron I absolutely fell in love with the version 5 copy. This Leica Summicron lives on my Leica M10.
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I have a V5 on my M10, and it only leaves that body to go on to my M4. I absolutely love 50mm and the f2 is more than enough for what I do with it. I think a 50 and a 21 is all anyone really needs M camera wise.
I’ve used that lens, manufactured in 2000, since 2012 and love it. This is my primary lens on my Leicas.
you can also get a v4 in good condition, for a lot less, same optics as the v5, no integrated hood but same short focusing throw and has a tab too.
Great piece of advice regarding practising and working on one's craft something we don't do enough!
Like you, I'm addicted to 50mm lenses. I just sold my Zeiss 28mm and 35mm which will offset the cost of the used Summicron 50mm V5 I just bought,. I also have a Zeiss 50mm f1.5 Sonnar, a Zeiss 50mm f2 Planar, and a Leica Summitar 5cm f2 Collapsable made in 1942. I use them all on my M240 or M262.
Great video about a great lens. I've got the 50mm v4 because of the focus tab and i really like the classic but also sharp rendering. Could you give a little insight about your editing? Your images have a very nice analog touch. Since the look of your images looks pretty consistent i assume you`re using presets? edit: looks like some form of kodak gold preset? Greetings from germany!
I have the Leica 50/2 Summicron Vers. V in chrome. Extremely sharp, great bokeh wide open, modern look. Only thing I do not like with this lens is its protruding hood. It can easily pushed back during shooting - I read once this can be potentially fixed by Leica, but I don't want to send it in just for this reason.
This video is right on time i was looking to buy the lens and this confirms it, thanks so much Tim!
Boom! So glad I could help!
Hello Tim. What would you choose 50 summilux asph or summicron v5 m
Do you use a m10-r? I am planning to pick a m10-r with the same lens you reviewed.
Desperately trying to decide between this and the Zeiss 50 1.5... I feel like im going to miss the close focus, but the small size of the zeiss is so attractive.
Do you find this lens flares much?
I am not sure if I have ever gotten it to flare at all. I've tried but I simply have not been able to do it.
It has focus shift, except at f2
You’ve got a bunch of misinformation here: the optical formula actually hasn’t changed since 1979 making the v5 the same as the v4. Also you state the difference between a v3 and v5 is the built in hood, but it’s a totally different mandler design.
Get the Version iv, it’s the same optics for less money.
As someone who had a version IV and moved on to a V, the V has some definite advantages such as improved build quality and with the later versions a much better coating and better subsequent flare resistance. The only reason I would still go for the IV is if you prefer having a tab.
I have the IV and prefer it to the V. I rented the V for thee weeks. Optically I noticed no difference. I disliked the ergonomics of the V. The version I rented had a loose hood, that you could not lock it was an issue for me, as was the lack of a tab.
Yet my philosophy of photography is, "Whatever floats your boat, just don't put a hole in mine or anyone else's." I know a number of happy V owners - to each their own.
Just a tip: there is no actual "version 5" Summicron, this is Leica's way of selling a different lens casing with a built in hood but for the same optical design of the V4. It's just marketing.
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