Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: 50mm Leica M Lenses

We've saved the most storied focal length for last. Wrapping up our multi-part in-depth look at Leica M lenses, this episode is completely dedicated to 50mm focal length M lenses. We've amassed a comprehensive collection from over 66 years of Leica 50mm M legacy.  From the numerous generations of standard Summicrons all the way to modern marvels like the 50mm APO-Summicron and exotic Noctiluxes, we'll discuss all the available Leica M lens options in 50mm focal length.

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Timestamps
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0:00 – Intro
5:58 – What’s going to make me choose a 50mm over another focal length?
10:10 – What should I consider first if I want to start a 50mm collection?
15:43 – Please get into a deep discussion of the 50mm Noctilux and the current 50mm Summilux
21:45 – Comparisons between 50mm Noctilux and 50mm APO-M
24:30 – Even though the Summilux 50mm was designed in the early 2000s, how does it manage in the digital era?
31:33 – The 50mm APO-M is a summicron and not a summillux. Why is it so expensive?
35:00 – Can you talk about 50mm Summicron v2?
37:40 – I’m on the cusp of buying my first 50mm lens and leaning towards the 50mm Summicron v5. How big of a problem is the lens flare on it?
43:40 – From your testing, does the 50mm Summilux-M ASPH have APO like performance?
45:25 – 50mm Summicron-M APO “Red anodized”
47:22 – 50mm Summicron-M v5 “Safari Edition”
47:45 – 50mm Summicron-M v5 “Jahre Edition"
48:10 – 50mm APO Summicron-M silver chrome “LHSA Edition"
48:40 – Leica M10-P “White Edition" with 50mm Summilux-M
51:10 – In your opinion, what is the best 50mm M lens to couple with the SL2?
57:35 – What is a CLA?
59:22 – 50mm APO or 28mm Summilux for M10 Monochrom?
1:01:15 – Comments on quality improvement from 50mm f/1 Noctilux to f/0.95 Noctilux
1:08:15 – Can you explain the differences between the 50mm Summilux black chrome and black?
1:12:30 – Is the 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux optimal for digital sensors even though it was designed in 2008?
1:13:45 – Is it advisable to use UV filters on Noctilux and Summilux lenses? Does it affect performance?
1:17:40 – Which filter do you consider essential to use on the 50mm Noctilux-M?
1:25:07 – Silver chrome brass rear M cap
1:29:20 – 50mm Summicron Dual Range
1:32:15 – Any advice on street photography with a 50mm lens?
1:33:50 – Which of those lenses are made in Canada?
1:35:35 – Is there a push on cap for the 50mm Summilux f/1.4 ASPH?
1:36:16 – Can you address minimum focusing distance among 50mm M lenses?
1:38:35 – Collapsible 50mm lenses
1:45:15 – Why do none of the 50mm M lenses stop down to f/22?
1:48:40 – Which 50mm M lens would you use for astrophotography?
1:50:25 – Could you purchase a silver hood and cap for the Summilux 50mm ASPH?
1:58:30 – Is it easier to shoot the 50mm Summilux f/1.4 on an M with a Visoflex or SL with M-adapter-L?
2:04:04 – Any thoughts on the Tri-Elmar M lens?
2:05:10 – Favorite 50mm M lens?
2:08:30 – Differences between 50mm Summicron v3 and v4?
2:12:40 – 50mm Summilux-M v3 Pre ASPH “Black Paint”
2:14:00 – Leica 50mm Summarit f/1.5