First grabs with the Summilux 24

[jaapv]

I wanted and had one on order but I opted for the 24 3,8. I hope I don't regret it. Congrats jaapv! Lets see some more.

I think you won't; I've seen a few images and it is yet another great lens, more in the Summicron asph style.

 

[jaapv]

i agree the separation and quality of the oof is outstanding, in your image in particular. the wider aperture you go the better that works, eh?
i would think that with a wide angle in particular, that separation is harder to get, so the 1.4 is a boon.

i'll have to go back to sean's tome; usually i only have the patience to skim read

Well, yes that is what I wanted the lens for and I was not disappointed:salute:
I was looking at the 21 too, but opted out on that one for the bulk and the weight. It seems to be the right decision, because referring to Sean it seems the 24 has more of the fingerprint I was looking for.As for the price - err..yes, it is a bit of a pound of flesh and don't tell my wife:scry::ROTFL:, but then Leica seems to postpone the R10 or whatever to next year and I had allowed myself some budget...

 

[cmb_]

i'll have to go back to sean's tome; usually i only have the patience to skim read

Take a look at Erwin Puts' review as well, he has some good info on the new 24, 21, and 18.

http://www.imx.nl/photo/

Scroll down and look for Leica SX21mm and SX24mm: the report part 1
There are 2 parts to the review, same with the 18mm.

 

[jaapv]

Well, in his example shots, he DID use the lens without filter and with UV/IR and detection on so he got beautiful red corners.I did not find that very confidence-inspiring.

 

[jaapv]

Nice in B&W too

 

[fotografz]

Recieved mine yesterday. It goes back immediately. Horrible purple color fringing in lighting conditions that you would use a f/1.4 lens for.

 

[jaapv]

Which we figured out in another thread. It is probably sensor blooming,this is a lens with a very high contrast, especially wide open and a very high microcontrast too.
Capture One 4.8 deals with it efficiently.

 

[skimmel]

Hi Jaap:

Thanks for posting your images. Really nice!

Any new ones to add? Would love to see more of your work with the 24.