We all love the 35mm apo on digital sensor, it's charp, sharp, sharp. But how does it perform on film? Is it worth it to get it for film photography or is it overkill? Let's find out.
I have the FLE and shot that on film for a couple years, the APO has an interestingly different rendering. I've moved over to the steel rim now! You are absolutely right, the rendering is too perfect which is great technically, but the character of a lens isn't all about sharpness, and that's where the steel rim strikes the balance.
Similarly, I have the 35mm Summilux ASPH pre-FLE, APO-Lanthar and Nokton 1.4. On film I seek out the bokeh outline of the Nokton or use the Summilux ASPH in preference to the APO. Smooth gaussian blur transitions seem to better suit digital images.
Throughly enjoyed this review! Perfectly encompassed different photographer's needs and rationally provided insight of suitable gears for each with clarity and brevity. Well done : )
I love the Zeiss 35 f/2 Biogon. It's been the only M mount lens I've owned for more than 5 years. Amazing that it's even comparable to the APO Summicron.
I tried the 35 mm apo lens at the Leica store on a M11 and I was blown away by how much resolution this lens had. I wonder if I can't afford $8k, what is the next best lens with this kind of performance. I hope you can do some comparison with 35 mm fle and voigtlander 35 mm apo. Love your video and thanks for making them!
I had the 35/2.0 biogon in the past and it's a good lens no doubt BUT every once in a while the out of focus rendering at f2 would go so crazy it'd ruin a shot. I am biased, I recently picked up a 35 cron asph v1 and I like it a lot (to be fair, I got it to have 6 bit coding and because I found the handling of the c-biogon, despite its optics, less than ideal) and that would be my pick on film too. It's pretty pricey for being so old I guess but it's proven. Failing that, probably a voigtlander of some kind. Re the APO, I just don't see the point if you only shoot film. But if you shoot both and can afford it, why not? I like the rendering a lot. There's something to be said for a pleasant neutrality coupled with that kind of resolution, and I thought your example photos looked great. It's on my list tbh.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 100% agree 👍 I have done an ASPH review recently in which I said it’s good value 2nd hand and I still stand by it. Those vintage Leica lens prices are much crazier!
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I have the FLE and shot that on film for a couple years, the APO has an interestingly different rendering. I've moved over to the steel rim now! You are absolutely right, the rendering is too perfect which is great technically, but the character of a lens isn't all about sharpness, and that's where the steel rim strikes the balance.
Similarly, I have the 35mm Summilux ASPH pre-FLE, APO-Lanthar and Nokton 1.4. On film I seek out the bokeh outline of the Nokton or use the Summilux ASPH in preference to the APO. Smooth gaussian blur transitions seem to better suit digital images.
Speaking of the film performance, which one do you prefer between Biogon or 7 elements?
Throughly enjoyed this review! Perfectly encompassed different photographer's needs and rationally provided insight of suitable gears for each with clarity and brevity. Well done : )
Thanks man really appreciated it!
I love the Zeiss 35 f/2 Biogon. It's been the only M mount lens I've owned for more than 5 years. Amazing that it's even comparable to the APO Summicron.
Yeah its fantastic. Well to be fair it’s just on film (and I really couldn’t tell them apart)!
@@JimmyCheng Definitely would love to see a comparison of them on digital. Not sure if I should go for the FLE or the APO as a future upgrade ✌🏼
How about the 28mm Elmarit? I use this, plus the 35mm Steel Rim re-issue for my main lenses on my film M-P.
fantastic lens, you can check out my review.
Great presentation. I am looking forward to your Zeiss Biogon images & review.
thanks man
I tried the 35 mm apo lens at the Leica store on a M11 and I was blown away by how much resolution this lens had. I wonder if I can't afford $8k, what is the next best lens with this kind of performance. I hope you can do some comparison with 35 mm fle and voigtlander 35 mm apo. Love your video and thanks for making them!
I’ve got a comparison between apo and FLE v1/v2, please check it out
I had the 35/2.0 biogon in the past and it's a good lens no doubt BUT every once in a while the out of focus rendering at f2 would go so crazy it'd ruin a shot. I am biased, I recently picked up a 35 cron asph v1 and I like it a lot (to be fair, I got it to have 6 bit coding and because I found the handling of the c-biogon, despite its optics, less than ideal) and that would be my pick on film too. It's pretty pricey for being so old I guess but it's proven. Failing that, probably a voigtlander of some kind. Re the APO, I just don't see the point if you only shoot film. But if you shoot both and can afford it, why not? I like the rendering a lot. There's something to be said for a pleasant neutrality coupled with that kind of resolution, and I thought your example photos looked great. It's on my list tbh.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 100% agree 👍 I have done an ASPH review recently in which I said it’s good value 2nd hand and I still stand by it. Those vintage Leica lens prices are much crazier!
用慣了sony gm鏡，再用7枚都覺得7枚畫質鬆散，但也因為如此7枚在膠片上更有味道
Wonderful lens, great video, as usual
thanks！
感觉Portra 的素质还是高很多。
I will test my APO 35 with Adox CMS 20 II
七玉有點overpriced 我會選summliux pre a
也是不错👍
How do you digitalize your film? The colour looks on point.
Canon 5d4, negative supply kit and negative lab pro in LR