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Review Date
March 22, 2005
Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
 5 of 5
Used product for
1 to 3 months
Visitors rate this review
1.50 of 5, 2 votes
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Reviewed by
92135011
, Intermediate
Price Paid
$0.00
at used
Photography Experience
2-5 years
, Other
Summary
Bought it used from a forum member at photo.net
Besides it being a sharp lens, I also love the tab.
At first I thought it was kinda weird, but now I have come to love focusing with one finger.
Strengths
sharp lens with great finish (mine is chrome) and heft to match.
Focus with one finger!
Weaknesses
the hood does not have a slot so it blocks off some of the viewfinder
Customer Service
havent used any
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Review Date
January 31, 2005
Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
3 Months to 1 year
Visitors rate this review
2.00 of 5, 2 votes
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Reviewed by
luel
, Expert
Price Paid
$1550.00
at On E-bay
Photography Experience
6-10 years
, People
Summary
When having an balanced conversation regarding Leica products the following must be remembered: A)Good things cost money. B)All photographic equipment has an optimum usage style. and C)Comparing apples to oranges never produces anything useful. Now my review....I finally sold my old dodge truck and decided to buy into the "Leica" legend... so I purchased a near mint M6 and 35mm ASPH f2. Optically, nothing I have ever shot with compares with my 35mm Leica lens, and trust me I have plenty to compare with (Nikon, Mamiya, Hasselblad, Canon). Now when I look at slides from my Nikon prime lens all I seem to notice is distortion, vingetting, flare, and lack of sharpness.
I have not been able to put down my Leica in 5 months.....my girlfriend makes fun of me because I bring my M6 to bed (this is true). Yes the lens and camera are that GOOD! Don't get me wrong Nikon and Canon gear is GREAT and has very many uses....I would never sell my Nikon gear because it covers SO may photographic situations and offers a fantasitc peformance at reasonable cost. However, when you compare Nikon to Leica optics....well there is simply no comparison. If you can afford a single Leica lens, get this one..... It is simply the incredible.
For unobtrusive street photography this lens coupled with the M6 has no rival.
Finally, unless absolutely need the extra stop, get the f2 over the f1.4. The f2 is acutally sharper than the f1.4 @ f2 and above.
Strengths
Sharpness.
Contrast.
Size.
Speed.
Like no other 35mm prime out there.
Weaknesses
None
(Yes, photo gear is expensive....save up and get over it)
Similar Products Used
Leica 90mm f2 APO/ASPH (Wow!)
Nikon, Canon.
Customer Service
Not reviewed
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Review Date
May 3, 2004
Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Value Rating
 4 of 5
Used product for
Less than 1 month
Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1 votes
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Reviewed by
likalar
, Professional
Price Paid
$0.00
Photography Experience
21+ years
, People
Summary
The 35 Summicron Asph is my 4th 35 Summicron in over 30 years. Fantastic performer! I shoot quite a bit in low light, so welcome the extra sharpness at the wide open aperture. I'll keep my early one, an old friend, but this one is the best. Now to get picky:
a.My new black lens has the "feet" scale markings painted in red, and the meter markings in white. The red markings show poorly in very dim light; My older lens has yellow "feet" markings, a better choice in my opinion.
b. With the supplied hood in place, it is difficult to see the recessed white dot that marks the aperture setting. I may paint an additional white dot on the lens barrel closer to the camera body.
Strengths
Sharpness, contrast, and build quality.
Weaknesses
legibility of markings. size increase over the earlier versions (I know the glass design likely dictated this; Those smaller pre-Asph 35 Summicrons are the perfect size, IMO)
Similar Products Used
50 Summ, 28 Elmarit, Nikkor, Hass. RZ lenses.
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Review Date
March 4, 2004
Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
3 Months to 1 year
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Reviewed by
agp
, Expert
Price Paid
$0.00
at Wey Cameras, Weybrid
Photography Experience
21+ years
, Outdoor
Summary
This was my first Leica lens, and it is still my favourite. Bitingly sharp pictures, superb effect on the out-of-focus areas.
Strengths
Everything
Weaknesses
None
Customer Service
No need
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Review Date
November 10, 2003
Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year
Visitors rate this review
3.60 of 5, 5 votes
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Reviewed by
Eddy Chang
, Casual
Price Paid
$1350.00
at Bangkok, Thailand
Photography Experience
6-10 years
, People
Summary
it very sharp, and look like 3D, Stunning Images, outstanding, Smooth, small, lightweight, very very excellent lens
Strengths
High quality,
very very cheap when compare with Digital photo
Weaknesses
none & nil
Similar Products Used
summilux 35 f/1.4
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