Leica Summicron-R 1:2/35mm and K20D

Piotr · 05-31-2009, 05:01 AM

So it is time to present next Leica in my collection. This time Leica Summicron-R 1:2/35. Before I presented

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/59870-leitz-56...mpression.html

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/56847-leitz-60...elmarit-r.html

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/44328-leitz-el...ntax-k20d.html

So now it is time for Summicron 35. It is very sharp at f2 and gives very nice bokeh. As all other Leica lenses gives "Leica colours" - personnaly I like it. Has nice build in hood. Weak point is that it is very sensitive to strong light. For sure Pentax SMC is much much better than Leica.

Pentax PENTAX K20D,Leitz 35mm f/2 Summicron-R
1/50s f/2 at 35.0mm iso250

Pentax PENTAX K20D,Leitz 35mm f/2 Summicron-R
1/50s f/2 at 35.0mm iso250

Pentax PENTAX K20D,Leitz 35mm f/2 Summicron-R
1/1600s f/2 at 35.0mm iso100

my gallery dedicated to this lens Leica Summicron-R 1:2/35 Photo Gallery by Piotr Sobolewski at pbase.com

roentarre · 05-31-2009, 06:58 AM

Wow, seriously good images

I am a fan of leica R lenses. Good value for the optical quality

Leica 35mm f2 is the lens quoted as king of bokeh

Beautiful!

redpigeons · 05-31-2009, 07:29 AM

ok now I curious how do you use leica R in a K20D.. do they make Leica glass for the K mount???

a a i b · 05-31-2009, 10:57 AM

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Piotr · 06-03-2009, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by roentarre

Wow, seriously good images

I am a fan of leica R lenses. Good value for the optical quality

Leica 35mm f2 is the lens quoted as king of bokeh

Beautiful!

thanks,
Summicron 35 is really very good - especially in close-up situations. I'm in the process of learning this lens and with each session love it more.

jsherman999 · 06-03-2009, 09:33 AM

Very wonderful images.

Jonson PL · 12-31-2009, 03:02 AM

Wonderful shots, you sure got a compilation of superb lenses there

.

Is the metering well functioning ?

Mechan1k · 12-31-2009, 05:21 AM

Last image is magic ... that's for sure.
I may look into some at a later date ... but at the moment I am too busy.

stevebrot · 12-31-2009, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by Mechan1k

Last image is magic ... that's for sure.
I may look into some at a later date ... but at the moment I am too busy.

And I am too poor...

Steve

Piotr · 01-01-2010, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by Jonson PL

Wonderful shots, you sure got a compilation of superb lenses there

.

Is the metering well functioning ?

with leica lenses for lowest apperture I need to compensate +1/3 an than it goes down, it means for f4 it is -1/3 , for f5.6 -2/3, for f8 -1.
You can check exifs of my shots on pbase. After all it is not so bad because by this I know more or less what was the apperture.

Voe · 01-02-2010, 07:00 AM

Originally posted by Piotr

with leica lenses for lowest apperture I need to compensate +1/3 an than it goes down, it means for f4 it is -1/3 , for f5.6 -2/3, for f8 -1.

I can confirm that this was the case with my old Pentax K10D, but when I use a K7 there is no need for EV compensation, it's just spot on regardless of the aperture.

Infinite Ascension · 09-24-2018, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by a a i b

e.g., Leica & Pentax & Nikon | Leitax

Okay. This is a lot to take in.

**.a.t.** · 09-25-2018, 08:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Infinite Ascension

Okay. This is a lot to take in.

If you'd like to know more about Leitax, I believe forums member Fenwoodian has done many conversions with their adapters.

Here's a link to his profile:
Fenwoodian - View Profile - PentaxForums.com

05-31-2009, 05:01 AM	#1
Piotr Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warsaw Photos: Gallery Posts: 338	Leica Summicron-R 1:2/35mm and K20D So it is time to present next Leica in my collection. This time Leica Summicron-R 1:2/35. Before I presented https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/59870-leitz-56...mpression.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/56847-leitz-60...elmarit-r.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/44328-leitz-el...ntax-k20d.html So now it is time for Summicron 35. It is very sharp at f2 and gives very nice bokeh. As all other Leica lenses gives "Leica colours" - personnaly I like it. Has nice build in hood. Weak point is that it is very sensitive to strong light. For sure Pentax SMC is much much better than Leica. Pentax PENTAX K20D,Leitz 35mm f/2 Summicron-R 1/50s f/2 at 35.0mm iso250 Pentax PENTAX K20D,Leitz 35mm f/2 Summicron-R 1/50s f/2 at 35.0mm iso250 Pentax PENTAX K20D,Leitz 35mm f/2 Summicron-R 1/1600s f/2 at 35.0mm iso100 my gallery dedicated to this lens Leica Summicron-R 1:2/35 Photo Gallery by Piotr Sobolewski at pbase.com

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05-31-2009, 06:58 AM	#2
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Wow, seriously good images I am a fan of leica R lenses. Good value for the optical quality Leica 35mm f2 is the lens quoted as king of bokeh Beautiful!

05-31-2009, 07:29 AM	#3
redpigeons Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 943	ok now I curious how do you use leica R in a K20D.. do they make Leica glass for the K mount???

05-31-2009, 10:57 AM	#4
a a i b Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brooklyn Photos: Gallery Posts: 315	e.g., Leica & Pentax & Nikon \| Leitax

06-03-2009, 09:30 AM	#5
Piotr Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warsaw Photos: Gallery Posts: 338 Original Poster	Originally posted by roentarre Wow, seriously good images I am a fan of leica R lenses. Good value for the optical quality Leica 35mm f2 is the lens quoted as king of bokeh Beautiful! thanks, Summicron 35 is really very good - especially in close-up situations. I'm in the process of learning this lens and with each session love it more.

06-03-2009, 09:33 AM	#6
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Very wonderful images.

12-31-2009, 03:02 AM	#7
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	Wonderful shots, you sure got a compilation of superb lenses there . Is the metering well functioning ?

12-31-2009, 05:21 AM	#8
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	Last image is magic ... that's for sure. I may look into some at a later date ... but at the moment I am too busy.

12-31-2009, 02:49 PM	#9
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Mechan1k Last image is magic ... that's for sure. I may look into some at a later date ... but at the moment I am too busy. And I am too poor... Steve

01-01-2010, 05:25 PM	#10
Piotr Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warsaw Photos: Gallery Posts: 338 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jonson PL Wonderful shots, you sure got a compilation of superb lenses there . Is the metering well functioning ? with leica lenses for lowest apperture I need to compensate +1/3 an than it goes down, it means for f4 it is -1/3 , for f5.6 -2/3, for f8 -1. You can check exifs of my shots on pbase. After all it is not so bad because by this I know more or less what was the apperture.

01-02-2010, 07:00 AM	#11
Voe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 719	Originally posted by Piotr with leica lenses for lowest apperture I need to compensate +1/3 an than it goes down, it means for f4 it is -1/3 , for f5.6 -2/3, for f8 -1. I can confirm that this was the case with my old Pentax K10D, but when I use a K7 there is no need for EV compensation, it's just spot on regardless of the aperture.

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09-24-2018, 10:24 PM	#12
Infinite Ascension New Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 19	Originally posted by a a i b e.g., Leica & Pentax & Nikon \| Leitax Okay. This is a lot to take in.

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.a.t. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yesterday Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,261	Originally posted by Infinite Ascension Okay. This is a lot to take in. If you'd like to know more about Leitax, I believe forums member Fenwoodian has done many conversions with their adapters. Here's a link to his profile: Fenwoodian - View Profile - PentaxForums.com