mandelbrot Posted May 12, 2015 Share #1 Posted May 12, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I would like to replace my 90 summicron with a 75 APO Symington. Does anyone own the 75? Opinion? Thanks M_ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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algrove Posted May 12, 2015 Share #2 Posted May 12, 2015 I have hed both a just recently decided to keep my APO 75/2.0 after selling my 75/1.4 and 90/2.0. I prefer 90mm FL more than 75, but since it is so small thought it nice to keep along with my Elmarit-M 90/2.8. If you do a search on here you will find about 2000 posts or more on this lens I am sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted May 13, 2015 Share #3 Posted May 13, 2015 http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/243222-how-do-you-like-your-summicron-75mm/ for more Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photon42 Posted May 13, 2015 Share #4 Posted May 13, 2015 If I were to chose two lenses and one Leica body, I'd go for a 1.4/35 and this 2/75. I have it for a couple of years now - bought it second hand at a good price. My view has not changed since then. For me the 2/75 it is a fantastic indoor lens (as you cannot always backup as much as you want to). Outdoor the little more reach of the 90 does not make a world difference. The lens focusses down to 70cm, which is helpful for close-ups. I am not an expert on image quality, but this lens clearly far exceeds my capabilities. Built-in lens hood (I know, I know, it is too short, but there is the physical protection factor, too). Yes, the 75 frame lines are quite off, but you can get used to it, actually. I even use this lens with a Zeiss Ikon with good results, which has no 75 frame lines at all. Humans are much more flexible than they appear, when they complain in forums 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted May 13, 2015 Share #5 Posted May 13, 2015 I have both, and wouldn't be without the 75. The FL has been described as more intimate than 50, and I agree - it captures what I look at rather than the whole scene. The Summicron is smaller and light than the Summilux, and has an excellent close focus. A great single carry around lens! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbywise Posted May 13, 2015 Share #6 Posted May 13, 2015 Everyone who's replied above have pretty much confirmed the reasons to have a 75 cron. Unless you really need a 1.4 aperture, it's perfect (nice size, built in hood, nice IQ, and close focussing distance). if you don't need the 1.4 aperture on the tele lenses, I would recommend the 75 cron, and with the money saved on not getting the 75 Lux, pick up a 90 mm Tele-Elmarit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunhoy Posted May 14, 2015 Share #7 Posted May 14, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I picked up a used 75 Cron just recently and use it (as I do my 50 Lux) with a 1.25x magnifier. It is a very good lens ! It's not much bigger than the 50 Lux and it is a bit cheaper on the used market than the 50. Wide open, nailing focus is sometimes a bit tricky (but that's probably more to do with my eyesight than the lens), the look is not unlike that of the 50 Lux (which is brilliant!). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted May 14, 2015 Share #8 Posted May 14, 2015 Great lens. Bought a 75 Summilux with plans to sell one of them. Needless to say they are both staying . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpclee Posted May 24, 2015 Share #9 Posted May 24, 2015 If I were to chose two lenses and one Leica body, I'd go for a 1.4/35 and this 2/75. I have it for a couple of years now - bought it second hand at a good price. My view has not changed since then. For me the 2/75 it is a fantastic indoor lens (as you cannot always backup as much as you want to). Outdoor the little more reach of the 90 does not make a world difference. The lens focusses down to 70cm, which is helpful for close-ups. I am not an expert on image quality, but this lens clearly far exceeds my capabilities. Built-in lens hood (I know, I know, it is too short, but there is the physical protection factor, too). Yes, the 75 frame lines are quite off, but you can get used to it, actually. I even use this lens with a Zeiss Ikon with good results, which has no 75 frame lines at all. Humans are much more flexible than they appear, when they complain in forums I agree fully. 35/1.4 + 75/2.0 is the most ideal two lens setup for the M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandelbrot Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share #10 Posted May 25, 2015 I currently own a 50lux and 90elmarit and I am not planning to give away. I would like to add the 75 but not sure it is a good idea. Make sense? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted May 25, 2015 Share #11 Posted May 25, 2015 I have both, and wouldn't be without the 75. The FL has been described as more intimate than 50, and I agree - it captures what I look at rather than the whole scene. I think that this is a very nice way to describe the 75mm FL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpclee Posted June 22, 2015 Share #12 Posted June 22, 2015 75 AA wide open. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/244959-summicron-75-apo/?do=findComment&comment=2839915'>More sharing options...
mirekti Posted June 23, 2015 Share #13 Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) 75mm & OUFRO which makes me love this lens even more. Edited June 23, 2015 by mirekti 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsolomon Posted June 23, 2015 Share #14 Posted June 23, 2015 i have it and enjoy it , love the size, weight, and focusing throw, for me its heavily used as part of my 2 lens kit: 35/2 and 75/2. The 75 is VERY sharp, sometimes i think "too sharp" for portraits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted June 23, 2015 Share #15 Posted June 23, 2015 I agree fully. 35/1.4 + 75/2.0 is the most ideal two lens setup for the M. And here I thought the most ideal was the 28+50. But my neighnor says it's the 21+35 combo. Who's right? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted June 23, 2015 Share #16 Posted June 23, 2015 And here I thought the most ideal was the 28+50. But my neighnor says it's the 21+35 combo. Who's right? Whatever HCB said. He's right. Or maybe Steve Huff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpclee Posted June 23, 2015 Share #17 Posted June 23, 2015 I can work nearly as well with 28 + 50 as opposed to 35 + 75. However, with the former combo I'd be constantly changing between the two lenses where as with the latter I will have the 35 on most of the time, and changing to the 75 only occasionally. So the latter is more practical. Plus I prefer 75 for portraits. And here I thought the most ideal was the 28+50. But my neighnor says it's the 21+35 combo. Who's right? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsolomon Posted June 23, 2015 Share #18 Posted June 23, 2015 There is no right or wrong with a 2 lens kit. The real problem comes when you up to a 3 lens kit and you might wish your first two were now a bit different.... in,my case if I have 35 & 75 cons but if I was able to buy all 3 at one time I would have gone 28 50 90. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted June 24, 2015 Share #19 Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) There is no right or wrong with a 2 lens kit. The real problem comes when you up to a 3 lens kit and you might wish your first two were now a bit different.... in,my case if I have 35 & 75 cons but if I was able to buy all 3 at one time I would have gone 28 50 90. I started with a 35-75 two lens kit, and found myself gravitating to 28-50. Three lenses will depend on whether I'm adding to the long end or the wide end. As there is little difference between 50 & 75 or 75 & 90, the long end usually sorts itself out. So, depending on where I was going, I'd either take 21-35-75 (a very useful range) or 28-50-90 and then be wanting to add a 21 ... First world problems. Unlike MarkP and others, while I liked the AA 75/2, I couldn't really gel with it - missed focus with the short focus throw and flare seemed to be my constant companions. I switched it for the AA 90/2, and for some odd reasons had no focusing issues at all, despite its razor thin depth of field. I then got the 75 Summilux (GAS), and I am completely sold. The lenses which I think go really nicely to gather are the 21 Summilux, Noctilux and 75 Summilux - it leaves a big gap in the middle, which I'd probably fill with the 28. So, 21-28-50-75 and a big bag and a porter ... Edited June 24, 2015 by IkarusJohn 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirekti Posted June 24, 2015 Share #20 Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) There is no right or wrong with a 2 lens kit. The real problem comes when you up to a 3 lens kit and you might wish your first two were now a bit different.... .I felt the same at one point, but realized 4 lens kit isn't bad either ;-)135mm APO and 24mm Elmar get along with 35&75 even though the bag is a small Billingham Hadley. Edited June 24, 2015 by mirekti 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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