Last year I sold my Leica 50mm summilux to purchase the 35mm summilux FLE. Since that time, I’ve really missed having a more compact 50mm lens (I have the huge noctilux). When the Leica 50mm summicron APO was announced I pre-ordered it (Dale Photo). Today, it finally came in the mail and even though I’ve only take a few shots, I’m extremely impressed. I don’t think I’ve ever had or seen a lens that is as sharp as it. Here is one of my first shots.
ISO 800 1/90 sec f2 50mm (Leica M Monochrom, Leica 50mm summicron APO, LR4)