The Leica 50 Summicron Lens Overview

See the full review with samples at stevehuffphoto.com - Real world camera and lens reviews. This video is just a quick hands on of the Leica 50 Summicron F2 lens, be sure to see the full written review with large samples, tests and my thoughts!

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[mono1342]

I am photography enthusiasts and have seen a lot of your reviews. It is still not clear to me why I should buy an expensive Leica camera or lens when other cameras (eg, canon, nikon) can produce similar quality photos and are much cheaper. In your reviews you don't show a side-by-side comparison of a picture taken by Leica and the same picture taken by a Canon to convince us why Leica has better quality.

[stevehuff1969]

I have explained it MANY times! Also, I have shown plenty of comparisons. I also showed a Nikon D3s against the Leica with the Leica producing a MUCH better file.

If you have to question why you should buy a Leica then you do not really need a Leica.

It is about the "system" as a whole and the way you use that "system". Also, as a bonus I have yet to find ANY DSLR that can bet its output.

Those who do not own one or shoot with one would never understand. Those that do "get it".

[jankovicmirko]

Like always nice review Steve.

You are a lucky one ;)

Still my dream, a Leica.

[stevehuff1969]

Thanks!

[danvprod]

@mono1342 If you like canon, use canon. You can buy a toyota that gets similar gas mileage and features as a BMW. But I still see a lot of BMWs on the road.

[bagatell101]

Well here it is a Leica R4 SLR with the magic Summicron 50mm and even a motor drive that uses just AA size batteries, all ingreat condi for $600 am I not crazy to switch to digital, just let me know if you want it

mrendre@me.com

[helthuismartin]

Goddd i am glad not too have a Leica camera.,every time i whant too buy a lens , i have too put my wife behind a window and put in a red lightbulb.

[MrPlaystationboy]

have you heard of the 50mm f0.95 noctilux ...its sad by manyto be the best 50mm ever made for any lens mount ..but its priced like a crappy car

[DubsMood]

not true that the summilux is the "best" (whatever that is) 50mm lens. summicron is definately sharper. the only downside is the bokeh. there the summilux shines!

[ksamusmith]

@mono1342 If your dream is not to own a Leica or Zeiss Lenses get the hell out of photography!

[greenophotography]

I find it amusing that "great" and "overpriced" are nearly always coupled in the proclamations of those who tend to want something for next-to-nothing.

[taraskovaliv]

They need to add a focusing tab to this lens - like they have done on the 1.4 ASPH -- I used to own one of these Summicron 50s but the retracting hood drove me bonkers... It would be good (for me) if it could somehow be locked in the extended position...

(Why does Steve Huff talk like a gameshow host??)

[dvamateur]

@stevehuff1969 That's like asking why you'd buy a Rolex instead of a Casio watch. Both show time well. But yet, some people prefer Rolex.

[shadowblack1987]

Great but overpriced glass.