Leica 50mm f/2.0 SUMMICRON-M Black Lens for M System

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• Includes "6-bit code" which allows the digital M8 camera to identify which lens is being used, and also to store this information in image metadata
• The "classic" choice for an M-Leica normal lens

Leica 50mm f/2.0 SUMMICRON-M Black Lens for M System Review

I don't know either, but I can't think of any sharper ones...even from Leica.

About a year ago I bought this lens along with a used Leica M6 body. It was a gift to myself for reaching a goal and I've never regretted the expense one bit.

My primary 35mm camera system is Nikon. Certainly not a second-rate system optically. I've used Nikkor lenses for about 30 years and have never found them lacking.

However, I had occasion to shoot the same subject using the Leica 50mm Summicron and a Nikkor 50mm f1.4 AIS.

I had no intention whatsoever of comparing the two lenses. As it turned out, when I put both transparencies (Provia 100F) on the lightbox, I was able to see a slighly crisper image from the Summicron slide. I was using a 4x Rodenstock loupe.

Frankly, the difference I saw wouldn't have convinced me to spend four times the price of the Nikkor lens for the Summicron. At enlargements up to 8x10 or so, the difference would be negligible...at best.

At that point, curiosity got the best of me and I decided to scan both slides using a Nikon Coolscan V ED dedicated film scanner and compare the results at higher magnifications.

Again, at moderate magnification there was little difference. It was only when blown up to a screen size that would equal about an 11x14 print that I started to see a big difference. At a 16x20 equivilent, it was no contest. The Summicaron simply showed more fine detail. Especially in the corners.

I saw no major difference in color accuracy. Contrast was similar, with the Summicron having a slight advantage.

It was only when I took the magnification up to where it would equal a 20X30 inch print that the Summicron image became unacceptable.

What does this prove? To me, it proves that there's no reason to spend the extra money on a Summicron (and an M mount body) unless you make big enlargements.

Of course, this isn't only about slight technical superiority. Let's face it, when it comes to high-end equipment (cameras, audio etc) there are certain intangibles. A Nikkor manual focus lens operates smoothly. A Leica lens is a little smoother. The engraving on the Leica is a little nicer than the engraving on the Nikkor.

Does all this matter? Only you and your budget can decide. I don't plan on getting rid of my Nikon equipment based on my findings. However, I'll be keeping the M6 and Summicron to enjoy now and will hand them down to my grandkids some day.

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