Compared: Leica 28mm f/2 Summicron-M ASPH (2016) vs Its Predecessor
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Last night I shot six A/B comparisons between the Leica 28mm f/2 Summicron-M ASPH (2016) and its 28/2 predecessor. All six comparisons showed the same consistent behavioral differences.
I chose two of the comparisons to compare and contrast the old and new optical behaviors:
Leica 28mm f/2 Summicron-M ASPH Focusing Behavior in Live View vs Predecessor
Includes full resolution images from f/2 through f/8 or f/11.
For anyone considering the 2016 Leica 28mm f/2 Summicron-M ASPH (for the first time or as an upgrade), this analysis should be a huge jumpstart on understanding how to achieve optimal results.