EPSON R-D1 , LEICA SUMMARIT-M f2.5/75mm , Photo by K
At misty Karuizawa. This scene would be difficult to capture with a contrasty lens.
LEICA MP , LEICA SUMMARIT-M f2.5/75mm , Photo by K
It’s very soft and I never get tired of this lens.
LEICA M8 , LEICA SUMMARIT-M f2.5/75mm , Photo by A,INDEN
The light was coming through the wavy glass, just like it was spreading all over the place. To show the atmosphere, I adjusted WB to tungsten.
In the SUMMARIT series, the 75mm and the 90mm are soft. The 75mm focal length lets you shoot the subject without moving forward or backward, and the perspective isn’t narrow to the extent of close observation. For example, if you are using a 50mm and encounter the situation as I mentioned, it’s best to step forward by 1 or 1.5 steps in most cases. If you step forward by 2 steps, that’ll give a more intentional shot. And, 1 or 1.5 steps will give a more arbitrary shot. So, if you don’t always want to be predominated by the framing, this 75mm would be a nice choice. With this lens, you’ll sight rather than stare. If you like such feeling of distance, the SUMMARIT-M f2.5/75mm will become your soft and gentle eye. It’s sharp enough wide open and the bokeh is soft. This will make your second standard lens.