The 35 Summicron Version 4 produces very smooth images that aren’t as contrasty as the newer ASPH versions,
So what makes me use this lens for portraits? I think its the imperfections that makes the 35 Summicron Version 4 produce such pleasing portraits. 35 Summicron Version 4 is less contrasty, less sharp, and there is more coma and stigmatism (which actually helps create the beautiful bokeh) contributes to this lens’ unique characteristics especially for portrait work. All of this combines, and creates a lens with a beautifully unique signature, that IMO, is hard to find in any lens from any manufacturer nowadays.
