Leica 35mm Summilux classic
Usually I do not make reviews. In fact, this is the first one I make, and I do not consider it as a "review".
For me are just some shots with the Leica Summilux 35mm classic version. It is not that easy to find pictures taken with this lens on the Internet, or at least, pictures taken in a long period of time. Now it is enough time since I bought it. I had the Summicron 35mm ASPH Mk I, and before the Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 SC. I would say 35mm has been my workhorse focal length for the past 8 years.
In the case of the Summilux classic, I have to say for me it is the best one. It has the well known (or not) Leica Glow from F1.4 to F2, and at closer apertures it is similar to other Leica lenses: absolutely fantastic.
At such apertures it has a kind of cinematic look which is unique in my opinion. From F2 onwards it is sharp, and produces crisp images, full of contrast and sharpness.
Basically, if you are looking for something with special character and personality, this is your lens. It combines a unique look at larger apertures and clinical sharpness at closer ones.
And the best of all, it is ridiculously small, light and discrete.
The only drawbacks to consider, in my opinion, are:
Apart from that, the lens is fabulous. If you can afford the price, and Leica Glow is not disgusting for you, I would say go for it.
Below there are some examples of how the lens performs in real life situations:
For me are just some shots with the Leica Summilux 35mm classic version. It is not that easy to find pictures taken with this lens on the Internet, or at least, pictures taken in a long period of time. Now it is enough time since I bought it. I had the Summicron 35mm ASPH Mk I, and before the Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 SC. I would say 35mm has been my workhorse focal length for the past 8 years.
In the case of the Summilux classic, I have to say for me it is the best one. It has the well known (or not) Leica Glow from F1.4 to F2, and at closer apertures it is similar to other Leica lenses: absolutely fantastic.
At such apertures it has a kind of cinematic look which is unique in my opinion. From F2 onwards it is sharp, and produces crisp images, full of contrast and sharpness.
Basically, if you are looking for something with special character and personality, this is your lens. It combines a unique look at larger apertures and clinical sharpness at closer ones.
And the best of all, it is ridiculously small, light and discrete.
The only drawbacks to consider, in my opinion, are:
- Is it does not have a standard filter size, so you need the ad-hoc 12 504 hood and LEICA SERIE VII 13 009 UVa Filter. It is not cheap (nothing is cheap when talking about Leica) nor easy to find.
- 1 metre focus distance is a pain, specially for portraits. Many times you find yourself stepping back to focus properly.
Apart from that, the lens is fabulous. If you can afford the price, and Leica Glow is not disgusting for you, I would say go for it.
Below there are some examples of how the lens performs in real life situations:
I hope this was useful for you!
See you soon.
See you soon.