🔴 New Leica 35mm SUMMILUX vs SUMMICRON 35mm APO M?

Leica 35mm APO Summicron M vs Leica Summilux M 35mm f1.4 (New 2022 version)

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[jeremykeller]

Matt! I have already delivered my rant on the subject of Leica lenses elsewhere, but just briefly: YouTube hosts vids from photographers showing shelves crammed full of hyper expensive lenses with very little difference between them. It's as if the photographer thinks he needs to choose a particular lens for each subject or sight that he wants to shoot.

I contrast this with the display of Leica lenses, all two or three of them, at the museum dedicated to the extraordinary Ara Güler in Istanbul. Are the modern lens collectors perhaps amazed that such striking photos could be achieved with just a couple of old lenses? In my opinion, those shelves stuffed full of lenses represent the power of marketing far more than advances in photography.

[HartponderJr]

Matt your enthusiasm is contagious! Thank you.

[aawwaakkeenn]

I made a specific test at low light (high ISO) about APO vs Lux. It might sound surpricing, but the APO is a clear winner. At same low light condition, the APO pictures (at F2) feature more details than the Lux ones (at F1.4), even if the ISO was much higher in the APO pictures.

[RS-Amsterdam]

Of course the people in the Leica shop in Poland greet you with respect YOU ARE MISTER LEICA !!!
Excellent video Matt IMO one of your best.
So excited about your get together with Peter !

[Andreas_Reuter]

I went with the APO in January and am very happy ever since. Liked the bokeh of the APO better than the one of the Lux. The APO is my absolute dream lens. Thanks for the great comparison. Cheers from Germany 🌈

[GastonShutters]

Because a fan of your content by default. Keep the great content flowing 👍

[asifmmhashim_spazio]

Matt, thanks for the comparison review. You have covered all the main aspects. I feel less guilty for the $8k spent on 35 APO😅

[sunnyportraits]

If you get this nice of a reception at the Leica store, I think they would treat you like a king at the Voigtlander shop 😂

[cameraprepper]

Just jump to 10:35 in this video, you will save time and a LOT of money !

[thatcreole]

I’ve shot with both but purchased the Lux. The APO was absolutely amazing but I liked the character of the Lux and ability to open up another stop. The other thing is that _IMO_ the Lux stopped down to f2 looks _nearly_ indistinguishable from the APO.

[drc]

Can you do a comparison of M and SL lenses on SL/SL2. Wld be very interesting…..

[rodwhite]

I upgraded my 35lux FLE to the new 2022 version when it first came out. I was drawn in thinking the close focus would be a game changer and it certainly helps in making it a more ‘universal’ travel lens but 40cm MFD isn’t anywhere near as game changing as 30cm on the APO as you rightly point out. Having tried both of these lenses, I prefer the lux especially when balanced against the even further cost of upgrading to the APO. Being honest, I wish I’d just stuck with the original 35lux FLE and saved the money as it too was amazing. It’s interesting now seeing all the comments about the new 50lux. Other than the 35APO, the 75APO which comes in much cheaper, gets you closer to your shot than anything else and oddly can be purchased mint, used for around the same cost as upgrading a 35lux FLE to the 2022 version. The APO is not only a large step further more expensive, but also rare as hens teeth because they are so hard to make.

[Gvacam]

Great video, i had both lenses at the same time last year, but i only kept the lux35FLEII..this one is glued to my m11m (best lens ever but voigt35.1.5 is near 85%)

[michaelcase]

If money is no option then byvl all means go for the best you can find. But if not, then try to determine what are needs and what is ego. It makes life easier.

[zoltankaparthy]

Again, scholarly without being pedantic. I watch all your videos, even the ones covering stuff I am not going to do like spend money on a Leica lens. The Bertele 5cm f/2.0 30's CZJ upgrade looks nice as does the LLL Elcan. Your review of the Elcan was good, too good. ;o) Cheers

[Johnny-terv]

Is the concern about the bokeh balls being the shape of cogs on the 1.4 @ F:2 the same cogging issue as the Technics SL2 turntable had?

[Math]

Hello Matt, thank you for your experience!
What do you think of a 35 APO on an M6?
I hesitate to replace my 35 IV...
This would be for a coherent kit 35APO + 75APO or keep the 35IV + 75 1.4... Dilem!

[crissignori]

Nice video Matt .... One question though.... Isn't the older summicron a truly great lens, too? I believe it is version 3 but I am not sure of the production years.

[pirapatjirakarnsiri]

Have u ever compared Leica APO vs Voigtlander APO?

[Emberro]

Good to see you in Warsaw! :) Guys in Leica Store Warsaw are amazing and helpful :) Always paying them visit while in warsaw :)