Is the new Leica 50mm Summilux BETTER than the prior one?

I got on the waitlist for the new Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH (Version 2) and it arrived much sooner than expected. Now, I’m putting it head-to-head against the previous version, the 50mm Summicron, and even the Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM to see if the "close focus" and 11-blade aperture are actually worth the upgrade. See it for yourself and make your own conclusions: https://dave.online/writings/lux-vs-lux Follow Jenn: https://goldrose.studio/   / wildwithjenn   Shop Very Good Presets, LUTS, and gear: https://shopverygood.com/ Join the Very Good Discord:   / discord   Join the Patreon:   / daveherring   Visit me at https://dave.online/ Instagram:   / daveherring   Foto: https://the.fotoapp.co/dave Check out Harlowe Lighting and save using DAVE10: https://www.hobolite.com/discount/Dave10 My favorite strap (Use HERRING for 10% off): https://cleversupply.co?ref=9q5OV My favorite bag: https://backcountry.tnu8.net/k07qD0 insert for that bag: https://amzn.to/4fhbPf9 My Photo Kit: Leica M11P Safari: https://bhpho.to/4nqXyAa Leica M6: https://geni.us/H4NZTa Leica 28mm Summicron: https://geni.us/YAair Leica 35mm Summilux: https://geni.us/2xhIfkB Leica 50mm Summilux: https://geni.us/VtYro Leica 90mm Summarit: https://geni.us/sijs Cover Your RED DOT: https://geni.us/reddotcover/ My Video Kit: Sony A7SIII: https://geni.us/2ppkK Sony 16-35GM: https://geni.us/f5LTb Sony 50mm GM: https://geni.us/Etnf Sony 135GM: https://geni.us/PuyIF7 Mobile mic: https://bhpho.to/4dmP4WZ Studio mic: https://bhpho.to/49WxBlj Lens Accessories: VND#1: https://geni.us/wIwxkzI VND#2 (most used): https://geni.us/ULEmA CP: https://geni.us/DT5RBmt ProMist: https://geni.us/iB5zYbI My favorite mic: https://geni.us/4r7Q8xF My printer: https://geni.us/BbUcVOj Protect your gear: https://www.ppa.com/join/member-2-member I use Squarespace with a lot of custom coding for my website. Check out Squarespace here: https://squarespace.syuh.net/c/513183... Need additional footage? https://artlist.io/referral/6264182/Dave 00:00 - The Leica 50mm Summilux Waiting List Surprise 01:41 - Unboxing the new 50mm Summilux ASPH II 02:06 - The "Stupid" Mistake: Buying two Summiluxes 02:44 - Used Inspection: Version 1 vs. Version 2 03:09 - Golden Hour Field Test: Meet Jen 03:23 - Gear Loadout: Clever Supply Sling and 4 different 50s 04:19 - Scoping the location: California hills at sunset 05:03 - Test Parameters: f/1.4, f/2, f/4, and f/8 Shootout 05:45 - Close Focusing with a Rangefinder (LCD vs. OVF) 06:16 - Portrait session with the new Summilux 08:01 - Image Review: Does the new lens actually look better? 09:16 - 11 Blades vs. 9 Blades: The Bokeh Truth 09:39 - Why I’m keeping the new lens (Long-term value) 10:14 - Supporting your local Leica shop 11:03 - Sony vs. Leica: Artistic Soul vs. Computer Precision 11:46 - Make your own conclusions: View the RAW gallery 3. SEO & AIO Rich Description Is the new Leica 50mm Summilux-M f/1.4 ASPH II better than the legendary version that came before it? Leica recently updated their most iconic 50mm lens with a new close-focusing mechanism and an 11-blade aperture. In this video, I perform a real-world "shootout" between the new Summilux, the previous Summilux ASPH, the 50mm Summicron, and for good measure, the Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM on an A7R V. Whether you are looking to buy your first 50mm for the M-system or considering trading in your current Lux for the updated model, this field test reveals if the technical improvements translate to better images in post-production. DISCLAIMER: Some of these links are affiliate links, meaning that if you click it and buy the service or product, they give me a small commission for sending you. This is a small way I support this channel, and making videos like this one.