Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: 50mm Leica M Lenses

[@ernstfrohlich897]

Herzlichen Dank! Ich bin sofort eingeschlafen.

[@y2ktube]

Video @ 18:44 "it's faster than f/1" - In the discussion they talk about difficulty to produce, focus DOF & Leica's quality, but what's extraordinary is that at f/1, you're basically at the equivalent light level/exposure 1 to 1 with the light striking the front of the lens vs. the film/sensor plane ! - At f/.95 it's actually MAGNIFING the intensity of light to the 'plane'❗ Video @ 37:14 "the Dual-Range" - I have to say that you 'kinda' skipped over this iconic lens. For YEARS this lens (up to that time) held the title with many photography magazines as the sharpest lens they had ever tested❗ - It was the resolution KING for many years; so why just a 'quick' mention? Video @ 1:31:00 "you can actually have this modified" - 😫 Never, never never EVER kill the collectability and providence of this amazing lens❗ It's only original once, plus they don't make them any more ! - Geesh, if anyone is contemplating this, just sell yours & get a non-DR unit; you won't lose ANY money... Video @ 55:20 "shooting with the Pinnacle of 50mm lenses" - I agree, even more special is that the only 'normal' lens that comes close to the 'perfect' APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH, is the Zeiss 55mm f/1.4 Otus. This lens weighs a whopping 37.8 oz (1070g) vs. the APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH at only 10.6 oz / 300 g - The incredible performance along with the size and weight advantage, is another reason for this jewel-like lens's UBER high cost... Video @ 57:53 "C L A service to factory tolerances" - You then said "sent to DAG or Youxin Ye" ! ? - Guys, Youxin doesn't perform a C L A to "factory tolerances"❗ - In fact, he's not factory trained and those who are truly in-the-know, state that he suffers MANY service Redo's; just ask Don at DAG, Sherry Krauter and/or Gus... Video @ 1:24:58 "back cap, plastic" - A quick warning for those who chose to buy a NON-OEM rear lens cap. These 'cheap' caps can cause shaved off plastic dust/debris to be deposited into lenses and/or the body😨 - Talk about penny-wise-and-pound-foolish...

[@DarrenLoveland]

These videos are incredibly helpful and enjoyable to watch. I originally discovered them from the M11 talk and then noticed the video about 50mm lenses, right as I was researching 50mm lenses. I've been photographing with a pre-ASPH 50mm Summilux-M from the 1960's for awhile and wanted to find something more suitable for landscape and interior photography with edge to edge sharpness at the 50mm length. Based on your videos, I went with the Summarit-M 2.4, it's exactly what I was looking for and probably would have overlooked it in favor of a Summicron v4 or v5. Since then I've made a few different lens purchasing decisions that I probably would not have made otherwise, based on your dicussions and I could not be happier. Keep up the great work!

[@1983banana1983]

35:00 Summicron 50/2 V2 Rigid 37:40 Summicron 50/2 V5 (flaring issues)

[@paullefko]

With regards to the 2.8 elmarit; it’s a very low element lens which means a very different esthetic. I kinda think the discussion veered from this lens because it’s not expensive, fast or with exotic glass. This lens does produce incredible images; it’s super small and light weight. And since it’s a 2..8 it’s much easier to focus. Unless there is a strong compelling reason to go faster than f2 of a cron; this lens is fantastic. You can really do wonders with this lens on an L mount body with a helicoid adapter and now you have close focus as well. For about 600 dollars you can find this lens and it outperforms visually so many modern autofocus optics.

[@rexgigout1472]

Enjoyable presentation, thanks. “Liked,” when I first viewed it, some time ago. The Summilux-M 50mm ASPH was the lens that lured me into adding the Leica M system, almost five years ago, and remains my favorite. I have, since, added two earlier versions of 50mm Summicron, and a collapsible Elmar-M 50mm. Each has its place, and its use cases. (Each was acquired pre-owned, in wonderful condition, for a reasonable price.)

[@joecunningham_mpls]

At one point in the discussion it was stated that the perfect team of normal lenses was the noct .95 plus the apo and that put quite a smile on my face. Those are the 50s I chose. I'm not rich, but a couple years ago a hefty lawsuit went my way and I went from shooting an obsolete Sony bridge camera (F-717) to shooting the M10 with 10 Leica lenses spanning the focal length range. It took 2 years to get that silly look off my face, and right about when the ohmygod factor wore off, my M10 Monochrom arrived from Miami. If I keep repeating "it's just a camera" long enough, my photos might eventually look as amazing as the ones I used to shoot with the battered old Sony.

[@johnkasianowicz6536]

Joe C. Congratulations. How has the kit worked over the past year?

[@iphoie]

APO FTW!! My favorite lens of all time!

[@RedDotForum]

CF, no doubt it's a masterpiece! Thanks for watching.

[@joecunningham_mpls]

Mine too. It's always on my M10M, unless I need to go wide or long (like an NFL receiver)

[@tamilhoward9708]

Enjoyed the live broadcast! 50s are like potato chips, you can’t have just one. Glad I snagged a Summarit 50 f2.4 silver chrome like new at a discount. I was surprised to learn its the second sharpest 50 but I always learn something from you guys. Some years ago I purchased an M3 from Ken Hansen and it came with a dual range 50 and goggles. I also have a 50 Summilux. I have a couple of other focal lengths but there is something about 50

[@Sams911]

Dave, Josh and Jose.. You guys have come a long, long way since the first episode I watched... Really loved the discussion, and thanks for taking my questions, I am now saving for the Noctilux 50 (version 2 of course) 😂

[@RedDotForum]

Thank you! We're having fun, and working hard to make each episode better than the last. Stay tuned!

[@nohaybandaninguna]

Your streams are an absolute delight. Really looking forward to your show in two weeks 👍

[@RedDotForum]

Much appreciated!

[@andrewc56]

Thanks guys for another insightful, informative, and entertaining session. Very relevant to me since I'm in the market for my first 50mm Leica lens (I shoot mostly using a 35mm right now). While the lens discussion was terrific, the star of the show for me was the BP MP and BP lens. I'm so glad that Josh snuck that in. I'm a film guy so that camera really took my breath away. I have a BC M-A and have almost considered buying an MP just for the black paint finish! To a sane human being that likely sounds crazy, but it probably makes perfect sense to this crowd :) Looking forward to the next session in two weeks.

[@RedDotForum]

Andrew, no doubt that the black paint finish is absolutely stunning. It's a shame I have to send that lens back to its owner, but I am grateful we were able to show it off on air.

[@heresiarh]

I'd like an episode on cars, lenses, and watches, all in one. Thanks.

[@joecunningham_mpls]

Also impressionist art. And high end cufflinks.

[@mixmasteralan]

Was the V3 Summicron ever mentioned? I wonder what you guys think of this lens.

[@yungsoohong28]

For the best, the is one more factor, which one is the best looking lens to match with the M camera.

[@ZhieNd32]

At 55:52 what do u mean by summilux asph magic?

[@FlyingJJD]

Which 50 would you recommend for use exclusively on an M3 using Ilford HP5 pushed to 1600, all around one and done lens for every day all things, travel, family snaps, everything?

[@RyB717]

I bought an M9P with a silver 50mm Summilux ASPH in 2020. It’s such a beautiful lens. The rendering is incredible.

[@slickhatter9812]

Absolutely it is a little bit heavy though i prefer the APO summicron but I would say they are different and both are great i wish i could own both but I settled for the summicron

[@dionisiusnio]

Hi David/Josh, seems the 50 lux asph black chrome designed with the exact similar design with vintage 50 lux v1 that to use the filter together with its lens hood, you will need the vintage Leitz 43mm slim-cut filter (code 13206) which is extremely rare for the black version. The filter works very well with my 50 lux black chrome with hood attached.

[@_parkphoto]

1:31:40 - Could you explain the exact parameters by which the DR will damage a modern M? For instance, if you mean merely that one should not go into the close-focus range with the lens attached, then I could avoid doing that with relative ease. But if the issue is something like, "don't go closer than 1.25 meters" (something more specific and harder to avoid), then once I get a digital M I would consider having DAG do the modification.

[@carlosmcse]

The basis of any 50mm collection or if you just want one is the Mandler 50f2 v4/5. The Summilux definitely shouldn’t be the first one you get.

[@sharonleibel]

Great, Informative and very good atmosphere as always! Who the hell gives 3 thumbs down for David and Josh (And Enzo Ferrari!)???

[@RedDotForum]

Thanks Sharon! Enzo says hi too.

[@dgoullet1]

Hi, if I use the Noctilux with an SL, do I need to use a filter or the shutter speed takes care of that? Thanks

[@RedDotForum]

No need. The SL has an electronic shutter for speeds over 1/8000th, meaning you can shoot wide open without an ND filter in bright light.

[@mariumrajah]

50 cron v4 Excellent for me Would like the noctilux

[@davidmatthewknoblephotogra7129]

I love the black chrome lenses, I had no idea Leica could adjust my Summilux 50 ASPH black chrome lens hood to screw on so I can use filters! So excited because I love the black chrome series... Thanks as always for such great information!

[@dgoullet1]

Great talk, I am downloading it for a long plane trip. One question that I have not found a proper answer online. For portrait will a 28mm cropped give the same image than a 50mm? Thanks

[@RedDotForum]

We actually addressed this very topic in our Q episodes. The short answer is that no, a cropped 28mm will not offer the same image as a native 50mm.

[@Photinos]

Congratulations to the acolytes of the Leica cult, all of us who enjoy and appreciate the near perfection of Leica as an instrument appreciate the scholarship of the hosts, I only have a doubt why they forgot the versions of Tri-Elmar that includes 50mm in its eloquent and funny presentation . Greeting.

[@roryjacobs6817]

Thanks for the great, informative videos guys. I have a question...questions (apologies if you’ve answered this in the comments already). I expected more conversation around the 50mm Summilux, especially how much praise you both gave the 35mm Summilux. First question for both of you, if there was a 35mm Summicron APO would you take that over the 35mm Summilux? Assuming all things come across from the 50 Summicron APO. Second question is for Josh, if you had to choose only between the 50 Con APO or the Summilux, which would it be? Thanks again guys.

[@NRecob]

How about some discussion of the 0.58, 0.72 & 0.85 viewfinders?

[@RomanatorII]

1:39:01 Instead of a rubber band, you can also use a strip of dymo tape. It's thick enough and you can get it in black.

[@RedDotForum]

Great tip! Thanks for keeping up with the channel.

[@nickleadlay4257]

Absolutely loving these shows and I am very much so looking forward to the next one based off the teaser you provided at the end! I'm a proud owner of a Summarit 50mm F/2.5 which I love for all the same reasons you mentioned. I'm thinking of adding the Summarit 35mm F/2.5 to my collection or the Summicron 35mm F2. What would I be missing out on if I went with the Summarit? I figured if I did go Summarit, I would do the 2.5 version so I can keep my filter size the same as my 50mm 2.5. Would you say the differences between the 35mm Summarit vs Summicron are generally the same as the differences you mentioned between the 50mm Summarit vs Summicron? I watched the whole 35mm episode too btw, but no one really asked this question on that episode. Hence asking now. haha. thanks!

[@RedDotForum]

Nick, thanks for the kind words and we are looking forward our next show too. The best part, if you ask me, about the Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5 is the performance you get for the price. Sure it won't have the "magic" of a Summicron wide open, but it's light, compact, fast focusing and tack sharp. I'd say my comments on the 50mm Summarit versus Summicron hold true for 35mm as well. If going for the Summarit allows you to continue to expand your kit, versus putting all of your budget into one lens to go for a Summicron, I say grab the Summarit and keep building.

[@nickleadlay4257]

@@RedDotForum perfect! thanks so much! That was basically my exact plan. So I feel far more confident now hearing you say that haha. :)

[@Hawaiiphotoman]

Could you explain what?when? Is a Leica lens a “ Vintage lens” I am ready to buy for a M mono. Thanks

[@alriteigiveup]

Saturday evening works so much better for us watchers in Asia.

[@RedDotForum]

Sean, thanks for the feedback!

[@ronaldsand3000]

Yet another informative entertaining review Thanks so much

[@RedDotForum]

Thanks Ronald!

[@TL-vt8uk]

Well you have convinced me to order a 50mm APO, cheers!!!

[@gustavomonasterios6083]

Great lens, you Will have no regrets

[@barrycohen311]

I shoot with a vintage 50mm cron, but suffice it to say, I think the Summicron is the best and most classic 'all around lens' ever designed. "Desert Island" type lens.

[@RedDotForum]

When it comes to 50mm M lenses, it's hard to beat the APO. You won't be disappointed!

[@phillippico5753]

Hey David and Josh. The Leitz M mount 0.8 lenses don't seem to have many reviews on line and it would be interesting to hear more about them, hopefully from you guys on one of your future episodes. How do the 0.8 Leitz lenses compare with the Leica M mount lenses. The Leitz website describes the 0.8 lenses as having a more analogue look and that sounds very interesting. I know they're meant for cine use, however they are M mount lenses and I'd like to hear how they'd perform on a Leica M. Thank you.

[@RedDotForum]

The M0.8 lenses are basically mechanically modified M lenses. They have had the aperture click stops removed, a geared focus ring installed, and hood modifications to more easily fit into a matte box. Optically, they should be identical. The analog look of the M0.8 range is a comparison to the lineup of Summicron-C and Summilux-C cine lenses that Leitz Cine offers.

[@phillippico5753]

@@RedDotForum Thank you for getting back to me. If the M 0.8 lenses are identical to the Leica M lenses then I'll stick with the Leica M glass, since I use an M camera. The description of the M0.8 lenses made me wonder if there was a difference between them and the Leica M lenses. Thanks again for getting back to me. I love the videos you guys post.

[@iamjedduh]

Does the 50 nocti have the same lens coatings as the 50 APO? Like does the nocti reduce or eliminates CA same as the APO? Just curious since Peter karbe designed both.

[@RedDotForum]

Lens coatings help to minimize reflections and improve contrast. Chromatic Aberration (CA) is controlled using special glass types, such as those with anomalous partial dispersion. The 50 APO-Summicron is a true Apochromatic lens design, while the 50mm Noctilux is not. Same father - very differently behaved children. ;)

[@benoitpiret9065]

great video. I just got my noct 0.95. I havent shot it on anything else than M10R (so I cant compare) but I find that it has a lot of purple fringing from 0.95 to 1.4 or 2. Is it normal or because ot the 40mp of the sensor blooming more than a 24mp? oh I tried on my M10M and its amazing

[@RedDotForum]

It's normal behavior for the 50mm Noctilux on any digital M, not just the M10-R. Thankfully the CA only shows at the very widest apertures and is corrected with one click in Lightroom. Of course on the M10M, there's no color to fringe, so you're good there.

[@benoitpiret9065]

RedDotForum thx. Is it more pronounced in the 40mp R or the same as the 24mp M10

[@KeithEmmerichDOTcom]

Any more virtual lounge sessions coming?

[@doublecklick]

Great video, excellent expertise.

[@sepiiiquf9627]

p bpb

[@rexgigout1472]

The night-time image of the automobile, that starts at 2:00:58, can be seen as a portrait. I see a face, in those red water drops, on the windshield. 😉

[@labradorhund7769]

Can I use the Summicron 50 Rigid on a digital Leica M10 no problem?

[@RedDotForum]

Absolutely!

[@labradorhund7769]

@@RedDotForum That's awesome? But do I need an adapter then? I feel like I read it doesn't work, but now O'm not sure whether that was about the DR...

[@ridonp3058]

Are there any difference between the 50mm Summicron from Canada vs Germany as far as performance and image quality?

[@RedDotForum]

In cases where the same version of the lens was made both in Germany and in Canada, no there is no difference in performance and image quality. Both would share the same optical design, the same formulations of optical glass, the same mechanical components, and both would have been manufactured to the same tolerance.

[@leslumieres1237]

"Noctilux is King of the Night", 'cause Noct is German for "night." Well, no, it isn't. Night in German is Nacht. The name comes from the Latin "nocturnus" which means "of the night" and "lux" which means "light". So Noctilux means "Light of the night."

[@Surge1045]

Thanks for the lesson but I think we all knew what he meant.

[@markterrin8673]

Thank you!!!!!

[@kiwipics]

Just the same as bokeh isn't a bunch of flowers.

[@nickditoro]

I bought a 50mm Summicron that the seller listed as a "Type 3," and I've seen other websites use "type" with these lenses. You referenced "versions," e.g., "version 3." Are "type" and "version" synonymous?

[@RedDotForum]

Nick, I'd say yes, although we could not speak specifically for any reseller. Always do your research, and be sure to get the serial number of any lens you may be purchasing to verify age and version.

[@nickditoro]

@@RedDotForum Thank you!

[@timothylua5885]

great video yet again guys. you have no idea how painstakingly waiting for this video to be streamed. unfortunately, due to time zone issues, i cant watcj it live. regarding the 50lux blk chrome. THERE IS a filter that will fit the lens and the hood on. but its rarer than hens teeth. its a Leica 43mm #13206 UvA in BLACK. it took me a while to find this. and it cost around almost $400 if you find one now. Found mine in HK. Back then i bought it for faaar less. great video. thank you again

[@RedDotForum]

Timothy, thanks for watching and for the great tip. We love a good piece of Leica trivia.

[@Leicashootr]

How about the Summitar 1:2/50, never mentioned!?

[@RedDotForum]

Ruud, thanks for the comment and tuning it. As this was just a show about M lenses, we did not cover the Summitar because it is a thread mount lens. For that, we highly recommend reaching out to the LHSA, as they are a fantastic organization with a vast network of experts in Leica lenses of that vintage.

[@absolute1020]

I have four 50 , perfect focal length for my street photo !

[@davidphelan6861]

Thank you guys for another great Red Dot Forum Camera Talk. I really appreciate the effort that all of you go through to go into depth on all of the Leica systems both cameras and lenses. You have taken a subject that could be quite clinical and boring if in the wrong hands and made it interesting, informative and humorous. You work well together. An additional thank you to the staff and especially you David for your extremely in depth articles on the Leica systems. I am not a Leica owner as yet but these Camera Talks and the articles on Red Dot Forum are incredibly helpful. After seeing that camera and lens combination in black paint that Josh held up, is there any chance of Leica offering the M10-R in black paint with the white Leica script on the top plate as well as some modern M lenses in black paint? It is a beautiful combination. If you have any sway with the brass in Germany please put in a request.

[@RedDotForum]

David, thanks for tuning in, we appreciate it. As we've stated on this channel before, we are not privy to Leica's future product plans, and generally avoid speculating about "what's next" since we're having a blast with the current Leica product portfolio. That said, we love the black paint finish too and would never be against Leica offering it on more models. You can always keep eye on Red Dot Forum of course for the latest news and releases.

[@physiocrat7143]

First love is still the 15-blade collapsible Elmar. The newer one is more contrasty but the fewer blades give a poorer rendering of out-of-focus areas.

[@RedDotForum]

We love vintage lenses too. One of our favorite parts about being Leica nuts is just how many options there are from Leica's rich history. Thanks for watching!

[@herwigv]

thank you guys - great stuff.

[@RedDotForum]

Our pleasure!

[@jls2975]

50 Elmar-M is not about sharpness or bokeh. It’s Leica ‘s Tessar (the huge classic « eagle’s eye » with typical nice 3D sense) rendering

[@RedDotForum]

Agreed! Plus, it's just fun to use. Thanks for the comment!

[@christianmuller2031]

Hallo from Germany. Noct, isn’t the word Nacht in German, it is the word Nacht. The name Noctilux is a combination of Nocti, which is derived from the word nocturnal, while Lux is Latin for light. Really Great Chanel guys!

[@RedDotForum]

Yeah, you're not the first to point our our horrible translation skills. LOL

[@riswanc]

Thanks, my favorite focal length besides that 35mm... weird thing is out of these focal lengths, based on my some years experience, we have a very close thoughts and conclusions... lol Thanks again for this quite entertaining talks

[@RedDotForum]

Our pleasure.

[@geepi265]

How many mega pixel that Modern-Leica lenses can use with (100% Zoom with quality detail)

[@RedDotForum]

Most of the modern era Leica M lenses perform well on the 40 megapixel M10-R and M10 Monochrom, as well as the 47 megapixel SL2.

[@jaycochran2983]

Is the 50mm Noct due for an upgrade?

[@RedDotForum]

Not that we're aware of.

[@Junior-mw1zn]

I love my 50 summilux

[@RedDotForum]

Junior, so do we. Hard to beat the magic of a Summilix, be it modern or vintage. Thanks for tuning in!

[@luc5798]

Summicron a softer bokey than the Summarit 2.5 or 2.4??? I don’t think so ! Summarit less magic? A few years ago I sold my Summicron to get a Summarit 2.5 in part because the bokey of the Summicron V wide open was too harsh. The subject is indeed very sharp with the 50mm Summarit, but the bokey is is softer, which I prefer.

[@jls2975]

I ‘m disappointed. You did not mention Lux version 3. For me the best combination with 35 AA ❤️ and Lux 75 ❤️

[@RedDotForum]

We did! At least as far as I remember...I'll come back to this comment once we have time stamps, I promise!

[@jls2975]

RedDotForum i didn’t find it. This vid is sooo long !

[@dr.michaelbraida9186]

great camera talk.

[@RedDotForum]

Thanks!

[@MB-or8js]

Thanks for the insightful overview and presentation. One additional remark regarding the 50/2 APO lens: in the most recent presentation from Peter Karbe, he explains why the 35/2 APO SL doesn't need the f/1.4 f-stop compared to the Summilux M lens. In fact the 35/2 APO SL supposedly provides at f/2 the same out-of-focus DoF as the 35/1.4 M ASPH at f/1.4 since it's correlated to contrast. I suspect this is also valid when comparing the 50/2 APO with the 50/1.4 Summilux M lenses. Maybe worthwhile to have a look at the graph here in his presentation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZC1mKZupNmJeZI

[@Traveljournalist]

Noctilux 0.95 is my first and only M lens

[@yungsoohong28]

The night king seem very best look on night photography. Or black on black. And the Lux is a Day king. And the Con or Rit is like the reporter.

[@Aljoheri]

Noctilux in f8, f11, in the daylight is sharp, easy, especially at 10m f11 everything in focus after 6m. I actually didn’t give a shit about weight after the experiment I got. I taste vanilla in the photos. Lol. I am trying to express my feelings.

[@6bender]

I enjoyed past lens discussions and was looking forward to this one but I didn't think it was very informative.

[@RedDotForum]

Thanks for watching! One of the reasons we use the "Live Q&A" format is to give people the opportunity to ask us questions that they want the answers to, in the hopes that we can give them useful and relevant information. Don't hesitate to pose a question in the comments, or reach out ahead of time, if there's something we can answer for you.

[@gewglesux]

Love a 50mm f1.4 on my MP

[@theoldfilmbloke]

I bought a 1986 M6 body with 35mm f1.4 Summilux German 1988 from a Camera Club member - I needed a 50mm -- I bought one new from David S H Leung Camera Dealer for £ 420 f2 Summicron, Number : 3502286 1989-- a 'Fortune' for me --- the ' Red Dot' fell off in a smelly market in Cebu, Philippines and the other day the focus lever fell off -- the German Technician in Leitz Factory was too 'Tight' with the amount of GLUE used ! I had to Super-Glue it back on but still do not have a replacement 'RED DOT'

[@cmleung1525]

Thanks

[@taneltinnuri8985]

The guy on the right side said ”50/1,4 asph” SOOO. fast that i did not understand what lens they are talking about. While rest of the world say Summilux 50. I gues its the language they talk in the USA.

[@slimnics]

how to know if the lens is calibrated or not?

[@RedDotForum]

This is a great question, and one that we will be answering on our next episode as it relates to buying or selling M lenses. Stay tuned!

[@slimnics]

@@RedDotForum btw I shoot with m6ttl and summarit 50 2.5 ( good to see it gets some love.)

[@CrueLoaf]

Is there a street photographer that uses a 50mm? I’m a little uncomfortable getting too close to strangers using my favourite 35mm. Can I try a 50?

[@hetschipVeronica]

CrueLoaf A certain Henry Cartier-Bresson comes to mind 😃

[@1983banana1983]

@@hetschipVeronica 😁 Moest ik ook gelijk aan denken

[@1983banana1983]

You can certainly use the 50mm for street photography. It is a classic focal length and it's the older style of photographing the streets. Later on photographers prefered a wider perspective and the 35mm was mostly used. Nowadays they start to go even further with 28mm. It mostly depends on your own needs and style. I love the 35mm. It's a fantastic focal length. I also love the 50mm. I only have one Leica and that is the M3. I use the 50/2 Rigid on it and it is great for everyday photography, also street photography, so I don't miss the 35mm on the M3. You really should look up Henri-Cartier Bresson. His work is mostly shot with the 50mm. I believe mostly with the 50mm collapsable (the one that came before the v2 Rigid) since that is the lens he had and used with his M3. HCB didn't switch gear because it was better in certain area's. He used what he had and so really got to know his gear. Imagine shooting with that m3 and that same 50 for 40 years...You know you camera and lens inside out.

[@Benzonmam]

The name Noctilux is derived from the Latin words Noctu and Lux ​​- night and light. Not the German word „Nacht“ 😉 best regards, u are best 👍

[@RedDotForum]

Thanks for the info!

[@rodrigoalbertocorrea]

Watch out. XXX camera porn at min 50 . Its funny I tough about it first min in the video and then you guys did it! Thanks ! I don’t think I ever use that kind of gear but it looks awesome

[@billbailey8628]

V4 summicron is the bokeh king

[@john.galt.]

26:19

[@hetschipVeronica]

... ND filter, depends on the subject .... ooh, dangerous territory there IMHO, it depends on the light. White dress, black tux, only your light meter might be fooled, the light remains the same ergo exposure should basicly be identical.

[@zenonkontolemis1232]

Guys excellent show, I gave you thumbs up. BUT photography is not about the lenses or cameras. Is about the photographer right? So I am suspicious when the favourite lenses of you both are $10K+! Thats you kind of photography? Otherwise, thumbs up for all this work put together.

[@RedDotForum]

Thanks. We do make clear that there are many fantastic choices for far less. But when pressed on favorites and "best", it's hard not to mention the 50mm APO-Summicron.

[@AlloyDiesel]

When I look at the world, I see in 42mm. Uh oh.

[@crissignori7482]

White camera body with a red lens looks revolting! Good grief !!! This however is a most interesting chat with a lot of useful information.

[@AshlynMckibben]

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[@marc6652]

Thanks for this exhaustive presentation of my favorite focal lens. Josh, could you please speak slower ? Just like David would be perfect.... Please keep in mind that everybody is not "English native language".

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

There's a myth that the camera companies love a lot: The brand you've chosen makes a difference. Can anybody interested in photography develop a duller subject than the differences between different 50mm lenses? It is the guy behind the viewfinder who makes the difference. Could you deal with it? Yet another floating-element aspherical monster will not make you an artist. You cannot buy talent. They want you to believe the opposite. That's why they are rich, and you are not.

[@kacperkosowski9506]

Pleased

[@hetschipVeronica]

Sorry, but 'noct' is not german. night = nacht in german.

[@NRecob]

Evenly split between 35 & 50????? 35 & 50 are my LEAST favorites.

[@GillesQuennevilleGQ]

Why are you talking so fast. Please slow down. It is not easy for us the audience to understand what you say. I have to rewind and try to ear what you say. Please slow down.

[@danijel3227]

Truth is that people see width of 35mm but depth(subject distance) of 50mm. That is why we don't have lens matching our eyes.

[@lugentaubner6853]

You guys don’t know what sterile means. 😂

[@barrydoyle7686]

If children are bullied, this ^ is what they become.

[@mignav464]

In a 2 hour video, you simply need to add a timeline for what lens starts when. You let up there guys 👎🏻 This is not how that it done.

[@jamesr7883]

Sorry but you guys have no taste if you think that white Leicas and red lenses are cool. Come on…

[@rumporridge1]

Ultra kool I would say

[@jamesr7883]

@@rumporridge1 the whole point of Leica cameras - apart from the incredible glass that Leica makes to go with them - is that they’re supposed to be small and discreet. That’s what’s cool about them - they’re so stealthy they allow you to get in and out without anyone even noticing. How can you do that with a white camera and a red lens?? It’s just tacky.

[@rumporridge1]

@@jamesr7883 trust me I get it James but we all aren’t photography ninjas. I have a Q-P and a RX100M7 for stealth. White body and a red lens. Now that’s Kool. Sign me up!

[@jamesr7883]

@@rumporridge1 I can’t trust anyone who spells cool with a k 😉

[@arrangearrange]

I love lenses and Leica is cool and all but these guys are insufferable

[@whatellerhvad]

One of these guys mumbles so much, that one has to conclude that he may not really be interested in conveying information at all.