Leica Summilux 50mm f1.4 ASPH - Lens Overview

[@marc6652]

I had this awesome lens on my M6, decades ago. I bought an other one when I had a M240 ; but I sold this gear for bad raisons. So I bought an other one with my current M262. I only have 2 lenses henceforth : a lux 50 Asph and an Elmarit 28 Asph. Those 2 lenses cover all my needs. And that's keep me happy because they both are light and extremely sharp. Used, they are more often mint and at an acceptable price.

[@Chasjazzez]

Nice review... I have the 50 1.4 and 28 1.4 Summilux too.. Love these lenses!

[@stephenvictor8961]

Your articulation of the features of this lens is excellent, perfect - brilliant. I like your competence and style. Thank you. I have this lens using it with a Leica M-10 Monochrom. I like it a lot. Good job. I look forward to more of your videos.

[@ShaneBethlehem]

Thank you very much! This lens was a joy to use and make a video about, I hope to play with one again some day!

[@mikehenkelman2111]

about to pick up my Leica M-11P tomorrow, my first Leica. Trying to decide between this lens, and the Summilux 35mm 1.4...they are such amazing glass

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

A fantastic review with some really great images which also showed off the characteristics of the lens. I’ve been shooting on an M body with some great Voigtlander lenses (they also make them native for Sony, the 40mm f1.2 is especially interesting, not perfect but very very good). I am working up to getting a 50 Summilux, but it is a lot of money as you say. For your needs as size is less of an issue, you may want to try a Voigtlander 50mm f1.0 which will need to be adapted, it’s new out and costs a more reasonable £1,699 here in England. It’s a bit big for an M body, though at 480g with a 62mm thread it would be fine on an A7… anyway I’d love to see you review one as you definitely have the talent to get the most out of the lens. PS. I hope the haircut was a success!

[@airi6591]

What an interesting and relaxed review. Your pictures are brilliant and even with the use of the Sony you manage to pull off fantastic rendition. Keep up the good work!

[@fbmooers]

Nice video, nice photos, nice commentary. Thanks for posting! 👍

[@ShaneBethlehem]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it, I hope you have a great day!

[@GillesQuennevilleGQ]

Excellent review.

[@hugomovz]

Esta para la montura E de Sony ?

[@rauljohns6005]

Nice review of a great lens. I wish there was more videos on the adapters themselves to Sony cameras. Maybe you can do one on how to adapt lenses to Sony, what works best etc.? Keep up the good work ! Keep shooting !!

[@ShaneBethlehem]

Thank you very much! I was hoping to make a video on adapters soon 👍

[@rolandrick]

Thanks for the review, precisely all information needed! Which adapter did you use M to E mount?

[@ShaneBethlehem]

Thank you! I used the K&F Concept Lens Adapter: www.amazon.ca/dp/B06WLR536L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_DmfM6Dd8gYWO4 (that is to the Canadian Amazon sorry, I’m on my phone)

[@Photojouralist123]

I got 4 of them for my M6 and M10

[@ShaneBethlehem]

my goodness, I'd be happy with one myself 😅

[@Renzsu]

They can be picked up used in mint condition for nearly half the retail price. Beautiful lens!

[@ShaneBethlehem]

Absolutely! It was so nice to use

[@janfrosty3392]

I sold my Lux after using it for five years for 20 % more that I had paid for it. Miss it so I purchase a new one again, lovely optics.

[@janfrosty3392]

The lens hood internal thread is 52mm not 49mm as you stated.

[@richardsimms251]

Nice video

[@ShaneBethlehem]

Thanks you :)

[@RainmakerAnton]

I actually have the same combo until I save enough for a Leica camera. Regardless, very good review, thank you.

[@RainmakerAnton]

I mean a7riii + Summilux 50mm f1.4

[@ShaneBethlehem]

Thank you very much! It's an awesome setup, I didn't imagine I'd like it as much as I did

[@TheVFXbyArt]

Use mine on a fuji and canon… lotsa fun!

[@stephcharz9082]

Thanks shane!got a 50mmf1.4 of ttartisan, ,i think images by these lenses are really nice even when comparing to the native lenses.(biggest reason: price is 10 times less🤣

[@ShaneBethlehem]

Ha that's very fair, hard to argue with 9/10th the money still in your pocket

[@stephcharz9082]

@@ShaneBethlehem expect your review of these lens!

[@francisjun]

✌️✌️

[@ShaneBethlehem]

My boi, it's 2AM

[@dr.rationalist9669]

Adapting an M lens to a Sony doesn‘t result in a loss of quality?! Differences can even be seen in the center of the frame. The edges are a real mess. No one can oversee that. Some people might not care but I think it‘s absolutely crazy to buy a 4000 $/€ lens for a combination that results in a quality even lower than you get from any kit lens.

[@ShaneBethlehem]

Though I agree that I'm sure there is a loss in quality, I don't think it is discernible in practice, though that is just my opinion based on using the lens and editing the photos, others may have had different experiences and that fair, I'm just sharing my thoughts. I agree that this lens is crazy expensive, and I talk about that at 12:25

[@kubowich]

You’re absolutely right. Makes no sense using this on a Sony.