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Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH

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Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH @ about $4796

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2023-04-13 Rehashed Design: Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH II (2023 version)

2019-04-08 Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH on Panasonic S1R: Evaluating Applicability for Environmental Portraiture

2014-06-21 Shootout: Leica 50/2 APO vs 50/1.4 Summilux vs 50/0.95 Noctilux

2014-02-01 Guide to Leica: Noctilux 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux-M ASPH and Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH vs Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS

2014-02-01 Guide to Leica: Noctilux 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux-M ASPH and Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH vs Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS

2013-10-20 Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH as a Landscape Lens for Isolating Subjects

2011-09-02 Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH Example Images in White Mountains

2011-07-01 Leica M9: Leica 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux-M ASPH vs Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH

2011-06-29 Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH Reviewed With Examples

2011-06-26 Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH

Leica M Monochrom In the Field

Field shooting the Leica MM, and comparisons..

1. Leica MM vs Leica M9P (Dolls)
2. Leica MM vs Nikon D800E (Dolls, Downsampled)
3. Leica MM vs Nikon D800E (Dolls, Upsampled)

Leica M 50mm Lenses

Six models to choose from..

1. Overview of Leica 50mm Lenses
2. 50mm 4-way Comparison (M240, Wagon)
3. 50mm 4-way Comparison (M240, Fruit Platter)
4. 50mm 4-way Comparison (M240, Pellegrino Bottles)
5. Compared: Noctilux, Summilux, APO-Summicron, Zeiss Planar (M240, Bristlecone)
6. Compared: Noctilux, Summilux, APO-Summicron, Zeiss Planar (M240, Tioga Cabin #9 Chair)
7. Compared: Noctilux, Summilux, APO-Summicron (M240, Wyman Canyon Cabin)
8. Compared: Noctilux, Summilux, APO-Summicron (M240, Green Paint Bldg)
9. 50/2 APO vs Zeiss Makro-Planar on D800E (M240)
10. 50/2 APO vs Noctilux (M240, Dana Meadow / Kuna Peaks)
11. 50/2 APO vs Noctilux (M240, Orange-Bark Pine Tree)
12. Shootout (Aerial): Leica 50/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH vs 50/0.95 Noctilux-M ASPH
13. Shootout (Controlled): Leica 50/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH vs 50/0.95 Noctilux-M ASPH
14. 50 Summilux vs 50 Noctilux (Joshua Tree)
15. Sony A7R: Noctilux, Summilux, APO Summicron, Zeiss 50/2 Planar (Red Barn)
16. Ray Angle and Rangfinder Lenses: Leica 50/2 APO vs Zeiss 50/2 Planar (Wyman Cabin, Sony A7R)
17. Noctilux vs Summilux vs Nikon 50/1.2 (M240, DeChambeau Barn)

Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH

Leica’s superlative normal lens..

1. Notes: 50/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH
2. MTF: 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH
3. Distortion: 50/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH
4. Vignetting: 50/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH
5. Veiling Flare 50/1.4: Shaded and Unshaded
6. Examples: 501.4 Summilux-M (Variety)
7. Examples: 50/1.4 Summilux-M (White Mountains)
8. Examples: 50/1.4 Summilux-M (NEX-7, Portraits)
9. Examples: Portraits (Panasonic S1R)

Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro OIS

All-arounder entry-level mid-range zoom for L-Mount..

1. Shootout: Leica 50mm f/1.4 SL vs Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm f/1.4 vs Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm f/4 (Mosaic)

Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4

Premium fast normal lens for L-Mount..

1. Shootout: Leica 50mm f/1.4 SL vs Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm f/1.4 vs Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm f/4 (Mosaic)
2. Shootout: Leica 50mm f/1.4 SL vs Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm f/1.4: Rotten Log

Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-SL ASPH

Fast apochromatic prime lens for L-Mount cameras..

1. Shootout: Leica 50mm f/1.4 SL vs Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm f/1.4 vs Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm f/4 (Mosaic)
2. Shootout: Leica 50mm f/1.4 SL vs Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm f/1.4: Rotten Log

Focusing Accuracy (Case Studies)

Focusing accuracy and errors..

1. Rangefinder Focus Error With Leica M9 + 50/1.4 Summilux

Blog posts, reverse chronological

2023

2023-04-13 Rehashed Design: Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH II (2023 version)

2019

2019-04-08 Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH on Panasonic S1R: Evaluating Applicability for Environmental Portraiture

2014

2014-06-21 Shootout: Leica 50/2 APO vs 50/1.4 Summilux vs 50/0.95 Noctilux

2014-02-01 Guide to Leica: Noctilux 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux-M ASPH and Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH vs Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS

2014-02-01 Guide to Leica: Noctilux 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux-M ASPH and Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH vs Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS

2013

2013-10-20 Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH as a Landscape Lens for Isolating Subjects

2011

2011-09-02 Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH Example Images in White Mountains

2011-07-01 Leica M9: Leica 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux-M ASPH vs Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH

2011-06-29 Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH Reviewed With Examples

2011-06-26 Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH