Leica 50mm Summicron DR Archives

12 October, 2023

5 Frames with the Leica Summicron 50 Dual Range at closest focus

By Nik Stanbridge

When I first looked into getting a film Leica, one of the factors that would influence my yes/no decision was whether I could get a 50mm lens that would focus as close (or as ne...

5 August, 2021

5 Frames with a Leica Summicron DR 50mm f/2 on a Leica M240 – By Steven Bleistein

By Steven Bleistein

The first lens I procured for my Leica M3 body was a 1958 Summicron 50mm f/2 Dual Range (DR). The Dual Range is unique among Leica 50mm Summicrons because it allows for close ra...

RichardH on Minolta AF-S V&D — What was the mind of Minolta thinking?
Nice work, Benjamin! Your photo of the dancers illustrates the charm of thriving Latin American cities. The saturated color is…
Mike Brooks on Viltrox AF 35mm 1.7 Z DX – A new nifty fifty prime lens for the Nikon DX system
Thanks for the comments. There is something to be said for these small light systems, and especially in the Nikon…
Gary Smith on KMSKA, Antwerp – Leica M3, Fomapan 100 developed in Bergger PMK Pyro
Love that shot of Christmas lights on the church spire Geoff! I'm also happy to see your Fomapan results as…

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