#Dual Range Summicron

[johnnymartyr]

Clearing the Confusion: Leica 50mm Summicron Version History

by Johnny Martyr If you’ve been on the market for a Leica’s most popular lens, the 50mm Summicron, you’ve probably experienced some confusion over the different versions that have been available since its debut in 1953. With lenses from most manufacturers, different model and age lenses of the similar specifications can be identified by a simple modification of the name. Leica is a little more…

[rodsager]

The Dual-Range is Delicious

I’m a day late, but this is a good one 🙂 The Leica 50mm Summicron Dual-Range is a masterpiece vintage lens that you can buy used for a low price. OK by low price, I mean by Leica standards. But what is it? Ah it is basically an M mount 50mm f/2 lens that works on Leica rangefinder cameras like the M3. But what separates it from every other 50 Summicron is the dual-range ability. This lens…

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High Life #beerandcamera w/Leica KS-15(4) (military precursor to the M2R, c.1966) + Leitz 5cm/2 Summicron (close-focus or "dual range", c.1958). #lensporn #cameraporn #leicaporn #dccamerastyle #leicalife #summicronlife #dualrangesummicron #summicrondualrange #leicaks154 #leicacamera #rangefinderlife #acreativedc #exposedDC #FotoDC #igdc #dctography #dcfocused #mydcist #walkwithlocals #streetmeetdc #WeAreDC #columbiaheights #iamrich #lajetté2023 #spring2023 #pandemicspring2023 #omicronspring2023 #sundaysundaysunday (at Lyman's Tavern) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpaz2pWOt_q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Reau

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… or this one? (Just be picky with your likes!)

[stefan-groenveld]

Altes neu in der Kameratasche: Nah-Summicron

[japancamerahunter]

This classic beauty looks amazing for 60 years old. I hope I look this good at 60. Leica M3 with Dual Range Summicron 50mm. #camera #cameraporn #filmcamera #filmgrain #filmisalive #filmphotography #buyfilm #believeinfilm #shootfilm #leica #leicacamera #leicacraft #leicaporn #kameracraft #kamerahunter #japancamerahunter #japancamera #japan (at Kichijoji,tokyo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFg4zVinCCO/?igshid=gyjztzztsap3

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Leica M6 | 50mm f2 Summicron | Pro400H 

[passionleica]

Leica M3 Silver, to Black self-repainted from @dnaielpnuormo 50mm Summicron Rigid Dual Range #LeicaM3BlackPaint #passionleica #leicam3 #leica https://www.instagram.com/p/BthUKuRg7-E/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hejoa08auy30

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Emilia at night

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“Is the Fujifilm X-T4 the king of APS-C cameras? We have the answer!…”

Fujifilm X-T4 with Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR zoom lens.

Commentary

One design inspiration for Fujifilm’s X-T4? Leica Leicaflex SL with Summicron-R 50mm f/2.0, made in 1968. The SL2 is considered one of the best analog-era 35mm SLRs.

I missed out to seeing a pre-production Fujifilm X-4 at Fujifilm Australia’s event at Ted’s World of Imaging earlier this year when COVID-19 struck home and I could not attend due to highly susceptible family members.

Such touch-and-try preview events can be useful but production versions are the real deal when it comes to assessing potential new hardware purchases.

DPReview is in prime position for obtaining early production releases and recently published its two-hander video review of the Fujifilm X-T4 alongside an in-depth text review plus image gallery.

A cursory skim through confirms my initial assessment of the desirability of the X-T4 for documentary stills photography and video production as an independent self-funded practitioner without the means to acquire every bit of hardware that comes down the turnpike, so I will be forgoing an X-T4 unless circumstances change.

Should some of us wait for the X-H2? Fujifilm X-H1 with VPB-XH1 battery grip and Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR professional zoom lens.

Or we just might win the lottery. Ha!

COVID-19 and its worldwide economic havoc and consequent uncertainty for independent creatives means more belt-tightening and skipping over new models while trying to get the best out of past purchases.

There is plenty to like about the X-T4 for stills and video, especially video, and it is clearly one of the current best options for available light documentary work in either.

It is excellent to see that Fujifilm has now entered the small camera IBIS era (in-body image stabilization) and is reportedly approaching the IBIS in Panasonic’s Lumix DC-GH5, DC-G9 and S-Series 35mm cameras such as the Lumix DC-S1H, DC-S1 and DC-S1R.

Cinematographer, director, producer, writer Emily Skye of She Wolf Films production company with Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 camera.

Some reviewers are speculating that Fujifilm may issue firmware updates to improve the X-T4’s IBIS, and that will be quite an achievement if they do so.

I have the most experience with the GH5’s stabilization in combination with non-stabilized autofocus lenses like those in Olympus’ M.Zuiko Pro range as well as manual-focus vintage lenses of East German design and German or Japanese manufacture, and can testify to the camera’s excellent IBIS for stills and video.

My baptism into the joys of IBIS occurred with my still-beloved Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 during a vacation away from Fujifilm cameras when the company had yet to get its head round video.

Australian photojournalist Daniel Berehulak using Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8’s fully articulated LCD monitor. Now we have full articulation in the X-T4!

The GX8 has an earlier, stills-only version of IBIS than the GH5, but I soon discovered how useful, essential even, stabilization is for available darkness documentary work and I cannot imagine ever going back to non-stabilized cameras or at least non-stabilized lenses on such cameras.

Subsequently I picked up a copy of the legendary though often overlooked Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspheric Mega OIS stabilized zoom lens and would have added the equally impressive Panasonic Lumix G Vario 35-100mm f/4-5.6 Aspheric Mega OIS zoom, had I found a secondhand copy at a good price at the time.

Panasonic DMW-XLR1 Microphone Adapter for Panasonic Lumix G and S-Series cameras. Fujifilm needs to make one of these for its more video-oriented cameras.

Without the pleasure of access to a production version of the Fujifilm X-T4, I am reluctant to express any opinions about it here so have added links to articles by well-qualified reviewers in the list of links below.

Fujifilm X-T4

Fujifilm X-T4 with Fujifilm VG-XT4 Vertical Battery grip and Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4.0 R LM OIS kit zoom lens.

Fujifilm X-T4 with Fujifilm VG-XT4 Vertical Battery grip containing Fujifilm’s new larger NP-W235 Lithium-Ion batteries.

Fujifilm X-T4 with Fujifilm VG-XT4 Vertical Battery grip and Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4.0 R LM OIS kit zoom lens, in portrait or vertical orientation.

Fujifilm X-T4 with vari-angle LCD monitor swung out.

Fujifilm X-T4 with Vario-angle LCD monitor in closed position, excellent for protecting the monitor when not needed.

Fujifilm X-T4 with Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4.0 R OIS WR zoom lens.

Fujifilm NP-W235 Lithium-Ion Battery, rated at 7.2V, 2200mAh, much improved over the smaller batteries for the X-T3, X-Pro3 and other, older models.

Fujifilm BC-W235 Dual Battery Charger enables charging two NP-W235 batteries at the same time.

The Fujifilm X-T4 for moviemaking

Fujifilm X-T4 rigged for video production. Image courtesy of Fujifilm-X.com.

Links

Camera Labs – Fujifilm XT4 review

DPReview – DPReview TV: Fujifilm X-T4 review

DPReview – Fujifilm interview: ‘We will get through this crisis together’

DPReview – Fujifilm X-T4 full-production sample gallery

DPReview – Fujifilm X-T4 review

DPReview – Fujifilm X-T4 Review: Hands-on with Fujifilm’s newest flagship camera – video

DPReview – Fujifilm X-T4 vs X-H1: should you upgrade or hunt for a bargain?

DPReview – Fujifilm X-T4 vs X-T3: Which should I buy – and is it worth upgrading?

EOSHD.com – Canon 1D X Mark III Review // Filmmaking, video and cinema camera. Get the Fuji X-T4 instead?

Fuji Rumors – DPRTV Fujifilm X-T4 Review: “One of the Best Hybrid Cameras, But if You are a Video Shooter, Maybe Wait for Fujifilm X-H2” – excellent summary of major posts in the video.

Fujifilm-X – X-T4

jonasrask|photography – Fujifilm X-T4 first look preview – Closer to technical bliss.

News Shooter – Fujifilm X-T4 improves on an already solid camera

She Wolf Films – cinematographer, director, producer, writer Emily Skye’s production company.

Thomas Fitzgerald Photography – Thoughts on the Fuji X-T4

DPReview: Fujifilm X-T4 Review: Hands-on with Fujifilm’s newest flagship camera – Commentary "Is the Fujifilm X-T4 the king of APS-C cameras? We have the answer!..." Commentary I missed out to seeing a pre-production…

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This one …

[leicafeed]

Patrick, that is a Dual Range Summicron on you M4, not a rigid.

Oh, right. My understanding was that they were sort of the same. Thanks

[japancamerahunter]

Utilitarian elegance. I am in love with the lines on the M2-R coupled with the Dual Range 50mm Summicron. This is so damned purposeful. #japancamerahunter #cameraporn #camerazen #leicacraft #leicaporn #leica #lensporn #filmcamera #analogphotography #shootfilm #buyfilm #filmisalive #summicron #kameracraft (at Musashino, Tokyo)