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    Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Summaron 35 mm f/ 3.5
    Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Summaron 35 mm f/ 3.5

    Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Summaron 35 mm f/ 3.5

    35mm · f/3.5

    Overview

    The Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Summaron 35mm f/3.5 is a compact, brass-built lens from the 1950s with solid mechanical quality. Optically, it offers good center sharpness but soft corners and noticeable flare wide open. Stopped down to f/8, it becomes very sharp. Its vintage character includes a soft glow and lower contrast. It suits users who appreciate classic rendering and don't require modern edge-to-edge sharpness.