Lumix GH5 – For completeness – YES (Fully functional).Leica CL – For completeness – YES (Fully functional).To attach and remove the DR lens from a Leica M240 camera ensure the lens is set to less than 1m otherwise it will not fit. Close focus goggles will fit on the M240 camera body design but the lens will not focus to infinity (without the goggles). The close focus goggles will not fit the camera body due to the body shape. Leica M9 (I no longer have but my notes say) – Partially (1m-4m range only).Leica M8 (I no longer have but my notes say) – Partially (1m-4m range only).Leica film camera (M2, M3, M4P, M6 Classic) – YES (Fully functional).
I can answer this only from the cameras I have owned and use: Have to attach-detach close focus goggles every time you want to go from close focus (0.478-0.88m) to greater than 1m to infinityĭoes the Summicron DR 50 fit a digital Leica M?.Lens only functions at a range of 1-4m on my Leica M9 and M8 (no close up or infinity focus ability)(*note lens is fully functional on my Leica M3, M2, M4-P and M6 Classic).Images have a signature ‘DR’ look that I don’t see with the modern v5 Summicron lens.Can close focus at 0.5m (0.478m) when using Leica close focus goggles.Some copies of the lens are said to have focus shift issues.Close focus only 1m (the reason I sold my first ZM Sonnar lens).50f1.5 is almost 1 stop brighter than 50f2 DR so better in low light.Modern lens coating so less prone to flare.Fully functional on all my Leica M camera bodies.Zeiss ZM Sonnar 50 f1.5 vs Leica Summicron 50f2 DR Zeiss ZM Sonnar 50f1.5 Single piece design with no close focus option – limited to 0.7m.Will fit all Leica M cameras unlike the DR version.Less prone to lens flare but not as good as the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f2.5 lens or Leica Summilux ASPH 50mm f1.4 lens in this regard.Built in pull out lens hood (on the v5 model).Smaller and lighter than the Summicron 50 DR version.Scratches on the front lens element (glass) will again increase flare if pointed at a bright light source. a modern lens where can just buy without scratches). More difficult to find a good copy where the front lens element is not scratched (vs.More prone to flare than a modern 50mm Summicron due to the older lens coating.Heavier build that a modern 50mm Summicron – solid but more to carry.This lens will not fit all Leica M cameras (see more below).Dual Range (DR) but also dual purpose – this lens will focus closer than almost all Leica lenses (*Only with Leica close focus goggles).Why would you want the vintage Summicron DR lens if you already own a modern Summicron 50mm f2 lens?įor me both lenses offer different attributes: Vintage Summcron DR 50mm lens facts x5: I ask myself ‘do the images with this lens have something special about them, regardless of the subject matter or talent of the photographer?’ If yes then I am interested! Vintage Summicron DR vs Modern Leica Summicron 50mm f2 v5 lens When considering new glass my first reference point is Flickr. I always had the old Leica Summicron DR 50mm f2 (“Dual Range”) lens on my ‘to try’ list despite owning a modern Leica Summicron 50mm f2 v5 lens. Leica Summicron Dual Range (“DR”) 50mm f2 lens This is a 2 piece lens design: (1) Leica Summicron 50mm f2 DR lens (2) Leica close focus goggles designed for DR. Awesome lens with a dual personality! Warning – The Summicron 50mm DR lens does not fit every Leica M. Leica Summicron DR review and sample photos. Leica Summicron DR Review (Summicron 50mm f2 DR – Dual Range) + YouTube
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