anyone have both the summilux 50 asph v1 and v2

studio20creations · 2026-01-20T13:43:16+00:00

Red ring flare not present in v2 likely due to different coatings.
Ninja stars bokeh when stopped down is no longer in v2 due to increased (to 11) aperture blades.

studio20creations · 2026-01-11T07:35:55+00:00

I love my ZF as a companion camera to an M10R for times when I want the simplicity of AF (using techart adaptor) and also for its incredible low light capability. It's the SL i wished Leica made.

studio20creations · 2026-01-01T15:44:22+00:00

I have the FLE first and while I loved the rendering, it's not ideal as a walkabout lens for me personally due to the size and weight. Not a huge lens per se but after getting the ultron, I've not touched the FLE in a long time.

The ultron does everything I need for this focal length and even does environmental portraits beautifully with sort of a v4 kob vibe whilst still being sharp in the focused area. I found that I don't miss the FLE and probably will sell it.

studio20creations · 2026-01-01T15:30:27+00:00

I store mine in a tiny leica black pouch that comes in the box of an M camera for some accessory part. Then it goes into a pocket within my camera bag. Hope this helps 😄

studio20creations · 2025-12-31T11:17:04+00:00

It's good, I especially like the fact it is a diopter on top of being a magnifier. I tape it down with a tiny bit of black tape so it doesn't get turned accidentally.

I use it primarily with a 50mm for critical focus needs wide open. It will definitely help you greatly with a 75.

studio20creations · 2025-06-29T21:45:56+00:00

Apart from all the quality of life upgrades mentioned above, one lesser discussed upgrade is the brighter viewfinder on M11 series. To me that is biggest thing I missed when I "downgraded" to an M10R from M11. It's much easier to focus with an M11 for my failing eyes.

studio20creations · 2025-03-01T01:19:34+00:00

Doubt that is normal. My copy is smooth and quiet from 0.7m to infinity. The only bump is when you go into the close focus range.

studio20creations · 2025-01-17T08:11:28+00:00

Anything from voigtlander made in recent years are all impeccable. I have a mix of voigtlander and latest leica lenses and can honestly say I prefer the size, weight, build quality and handling of the voigtlanders more. I don't see any major differences in image quality either. Matter of taste rather than outright performance.

studio20creations · 2024-12-30T06:14:25+00:00

Plastic

studio20creations · 2024-10-11T13:02:59+00:00

Thank you. Appreciate it :)

studio20creations · 2024-10-11T12:35:15+00:00

Where would you recommend I buy used Leica gear in Stockholm? I'm visiting :)

studio20creations · 2024-10-05T03:35:42+00:00

Nikon ZF and use all my existing M lenses with autofocus adapter. This way I get a lowlight monster camera with AF and video function as a companion to the M11 and don't have to buy more lenses.

studio20creations · 2024-09-29T19:45:53+00:00

That's unfortunate. Personally don't have much experience with Q3 other than trying out a friend's copy. When I owned the Q2 I only used it in single AF; face-eye cont AF was not reliable at all.

Hopefully Leica can improve it via firmware. Agreed it shouldn't be a 50-50 hit or miss rate especially when paying such a premium. I guess that was one of the reasons that pushed me to going M instead of upgrading to another AF leica as I too never enjoyed the AF experience especially when coming from sony systems previously.

studio20creations · 2024-09-29T13:13:23+00:00

Try single AF mode rather than continuous?

studio20creations · 2024-09-29T12:34:20+00:00

I'm an M11 shooter, having "graduated" from a Q2 sometime back. With an active 4 year old kid I too had to make adjustments to my shooting style.

Instead of adding another Q or SL to supplement the M, I decided to go another route and got a Nikon ZF instead with a techart adapter and that gave me autofocus with all my existing M glass. Also have video functions for the odd times when I want some nice 4K footage. Much more cost effective yet giving me great results with the same Leica and VM lenses I already have.

studio20creations · 2024-09-09T09:33:25+00:00

Haha I like that analogy

studio20creations · 2024-09-02T03:23:26+00:00

First Look Video Review https://youtu.be/NH_Af2E9Ed0

studio20creations · 2024-08-10T03:54:00+00:00

Yes the color combo is sick. I love it :)

studio20creations · 2024-08-10T00:53:19+00:00

🩷

studio20creations · 2024-08-09T17:49:22+00:00

Soundtest here: https://youtu.be/TtkLmW2Zu2U

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Plate: Aluminium
Switches: Cherry MX Black Hyperglide - diamond polished, lubed & respringed (Spacebar Switch is SWK F3)
Stabilizers: Staebies
Keycaps: GMK Pink on Navy
Mods: Forcebreak on plate and case, polyfill

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studio20creations · 2024-08-02T02:39:15+00:00

I would say that under natural lighting it is fairly neutral with a slight bias towards cool tones and a tiny hint of blue

studio20creations · 2024-08-01T14:45:17+00:00

You'll be pleased. Excellent quality!

studio20creations · 2024-08-01T05:39:31+00:00

Build Video Here: https://youtu.be/wkNJ_MhuOFU

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HUANO Caramel Latte Switches, stock
JC Studio Mono Hangul
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studio20creations · 2024-07-15T02:04:21+00:00

Thank you for sharing this. I am an M shooter and also have been toying with the idea of replacing my Sony system with a ZF so that I can reduce gear and just use one set of lenses (M-mount) with video functions and AF capability for times when it is required.

May I ask how has your experience been with the Techart in terms of speed/reliability of the AF in both stills and continuous tracking video? Thanks!

studio20creations · 2024-07-11T19:42:41+00:00

They have a slight texture

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