When it comes to a compact combo, this is the way to go. The small leica lens feels great on the Nex, it feels much better than any other lens I’ve tried on that camera.
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Next up for a review are two cameras and one amazing little (and quite affordable) lens – at least for Leica price standards:
The Panasonic GF1 and the Sony Nex-3, both with the Leica Summarit-M 35/2.5 lens. The lens is part of Leica’s “low-cost”- or “nice-price”-line of lenses and can be found for EUR 1.350,– new and for EUR 1.150,– used.
I already did a few shots with it on Panasonic’s GF1 recently and was quite impressed of its sharpness and brilliance. So I decided to give it a real try, not only on the GF1, but also on Sony’s Nex-3. I will use the whole week to test the two small combinations quite extensively and let you know my findings immediately afterwards.
From what I saw on the first pics in a 3 meter radius around my desk, this little Leica lens seems very competent with the Sony Nex (click to enlarge).
^Sony Nex-3 with Leica Summarit 35/2.5 (via Kipon adapter)
^Sony Nex-3 with Leica Summarit 35/2.5 (via Kipon adapter)
^Sony Nex-3 with Leica Summarit 35/2.5 (via Kipon adapter)
A couple of days ago I had the chance to use the least expensive Leica 35mm lens, the Leica Summarit 35/2.5 on the Panasonic GF1.
I’d like to provide you with just a couple of images I got out of this very nice combination. Most people are put off by the very high price of Leica lenses. Yes, they are expensive but you also get a good resale value.
I personally can’t imagine buying a new Leica lens. Neither my bank account, nor my credit card nor my wife would allow it. And in most cases you’re better off to buy a used one anyway. But if you’re looking for a relatively affordable new Leica 35mm-lens, this may be the way to go.
All pictures at f2.5, from RAW, PP in Lightroom 3
(Click on the images to enlarge)
The Summarit 35 is sharp, provides a nice bokeh and before all is really small and a nice companion for a micro 4/3 camera. I have yet to do some testing of how it behaves on APS-C sensor Smaccs (Small competent cameras) like the Sony Nex. In a view days I should have some results.
