50mm Compared: Noctilux, Summilux, APO-Summicron, Zeiss Planar (Leica M Typ 240, Bristlecone Pine)
2013-06-30 • SEND FEEDBACK | 
Related: aperture series, apochromatic, Inyo National Forest, Leica, Leica APO-Summicron, Leica M, Leica M240, Leica Noctilux, Leica Summicron, Leica Summilux, peak bagging, Pinus longaeva, rangefinder, White Mountains, Zeiss, Zeiss 50mm, Zeiss Planar
Related: aperture series, apochromatic, Inyo National Forest, Leica, Leica APO-Summicron, Leica M, Leica M240, Leica Noctilux, Leica Summicron, Leica Summilux, peak bagging, Pinus longaeva, rangefinder, White Mountains, Zeiss, Zeiss 50mm, Zeiss Planar
In Guide to Leica the following four lenses are compared in an in-depth field study with the usual retina-grade images and crops, full series from f/0.95 through f/11.
- 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux-M ASPH
- 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH
- 50mm f/2 APO-Summicron-M ASPH
- Zeiss ZM 50mm f/2 Planar
I expect this comparison to be helpful to any Leica M shooter looking to understand which of the Noctilux/Summilux/APO-Summicron trio might best fit the need (or lust).
Compared: Noctilux, Summilux, APO-Summicron, Zeiss Planar (M240, Bristlecone)
Ancient bristlecone pine
Leica 50mm f/2 APO-Summicron-M ASPH
Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH
Leica 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux-M ASPH
Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH
Leica 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux-M ASPH
