50mm Compared: Noctilux, Summilux, APO-Summicron, Zeiss Planar (Leica M Typ 240, Lounge Chair)
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
This comparison is a complement to the bristlecone pine field comparison. The subject is planar in nature and thus provides an excellent complement to the bristlecone comparison, showing clear differentiation between lenses.
Compared: Noctilux, Summilux, APO-Summicron, Zeiss Planar (M240, Tioga Cabin #9 Chair)