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Leica 5 cm Summicron f2 or Voigtlander 40mm 1.4, which one to keep?
Both are in great shape. Unfortunately, I need to sell one. Which one would you keep and why? I think I will sell the Voigtlander, but I want to hear your opinions.
Thanks in advance.
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What's your use of the lens? Do you do a lot of low-light shooting? If you have a need for the extra stop, I'd keep the Voigtlander. If not, then keep the Leica.
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No question, keep the Summicron. The reason being it's 50mm.
“The contemplation of things as they are, without error or confusion, without substitution or imposture, is in itself a nobler thing than a whole harvest of invention”
Francis Bacon
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No contest. Keep the Summicron.
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Unless you need the money, keep the Leica.
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My Summicron is excellent at f2 and if I had both unless I really needed the extra speed I'd keep it. It's better made and will last a lfetime and also retain its value.
I shoot a lot of low light work and in practice rarely shoot wider than f2.8, I have f1.4 lenses for my SLR kit.
Ian
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Well: it depends upon how much you can get for either: if voigtlander suddenly quits production, surely there are fewer than the total production of the summicron 50mm. You said that it was a 5th, therefore old. If the front element is in great shape it could be worth a bit. But in the final analysis: never sell a Leica
David
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I've had both and sold the 40/1.4. Nice lens but frankly I thought lacked any true unique character.
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 Originally Posted by Vsanzbajo
Both are in great shape. Unfortunately, I need to sell one. Which one would you keep and why? I think I will sell the Voigtlander, but I want to hear your opinions.
Thanks in advance.
My opinion? I'd peddle both of them. They don't fit any cameras I have.
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I would sell the one that generates the most money.
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