pnoble Posted November 10, 2009 Share #1 Posted November 10, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a 35 Cron ASPH as my standard lens on my M9. I'm considering one more lens for portraiture, etc.: a 50mm Lux ASPH or 75 Cron ASPH. They seem to be of very similar design and performance level and similar minimum DOF. Which does the forum suggest? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 Hi pnoble, Take a look here 50mm Lux or 75mm Cron?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
UliWer Posted November 10, 2009 Share #2 Posted November 10, 2009 If you look at your viewfinder you see both frames for 50 an 75mm together. Your personal point of view will decide which angle you normally prefer. The other obvious difference is the stop more the 50-lux gives you. Though if you are realistic you will miss the 50 gap if you decide for 75mm and you will miss the longer focal length if you prefer the 50-lux. So one day sooner or later, you'll have them all - or perhaps a 90mm, or 28 and so on. If you start wondering about the different lenses, the Leica desease won't leave you alone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ario Arioldi Posted November 10, 2009 Share #3 Posted November 10, 2009 Since you already have a 35mm it seem to me more logical to go for a 75mm in particular because you are looking for a portrait lens for the M9. The 50mm is a little bit too short as a portrait lens. Cheers, Ario Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrism Posted November 10, 2009 Share #4 Posted November 10, 2009 I'm finding the Summarit 75 to be a cracker of a portrait lens - very sharp too. Admittedly I haven't owned a Summicron 75, but I have bought and sold the Summilux 75 twice. There must be a name for the disease of repeatedly buying the same lens! Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ario Arioldi Posted November 10, 2009 Share #5 Posted November 10, 2009 I'm finding the Summarit 75 to be a cracker of a portrait lens - very sharp too. Admittedly I haven't owned a Summicron 75, but I have bought and sold the Summilux 75 twice. There must be a name for the disease of repeatedly buying the same lens! Chris I do not know the name of that disease but the Summilux 75 is the kind of lens you love, or hate or both. Cheers, Ario Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom0511 Posted November 10, 2009 Share #6 Posted November 10, 2009 I'm finding the Summarit 75 to be a cracker of a portrait lens - very sharp too. Admittedly I haven't owned a Summicron 75, but I have bought and sold the Summilux 75 twice. There must be a name for the disease of repeatedly buying the same lens! Chris I second the recommendation for the 75 Summarit. I also havent tried the 75cron-but the lux. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbuckley Posted November 10, 2009 Share #7 Posted November 10, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have both the 50 Summilux and the 75 Summicron. They are both great and remarkably similar lenses in terms of what they deliver (other than angle of view.) You can't go wrong with either one. If you only wish to add one more lens to your kit, I would recommend the 50 Summilux, as it is far more likely that it will serve you when you are in your one-lens only mode, as well must be, from time to time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnoble Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share #8 Posted November 10, 2009 John, That was the way I was leaning. Giving me also the extra stop +. And a good substitute standard lens. I don't want to carry around a camera bag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted November 10, 2009 Share #9 Posted November 10, 2009 Two lens setup - 35 + 75 is kind of neat (though maybe Lux would be good to go for... Three lens setup - what I use mostly = 28 cron / 50 lux / 90 cron (but I'm luck and I've got a 35 cron pre-asph IV which is my ONE lens choice...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLV Posted November 10, 2009 Share #10 Posted November 10, 2009 Hi, With the M9 I chose the 35 cron and 75 cron AA kit and sold the 50 lux asph! (some told me on this forum I did something illegal:D). I am happy with this choice because I found 35 and 50 too close. When I go with one lens it is obviously the 35 , two, 35 and 75 and I just bought for the fun a quite recent Elmar 2.8 50 that I love because of its small size, great colour rendering and creamy bokeh<; I don't miss the 50 lux at all. Just a sample of the 75: All the best, Jean-Luc 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! 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/103290-50mm-lux-or-75mm-cron/?do=findComment&comment=1111651'>More sharing options...
noah_addis Posted November 10, 2009 Share #11 Posted November 10, 2009 I've found myself using the 28/35/90 combo with the M9. While it may not seem evenly spaced, it works for me. I've been shooting primarily with the 35 then switching to the 28 when I need something wider. The 90 is good for portraits or distant scenes. So, I'd lean towards the 75 or maybe a 90mm... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_lir Posted November 10, 2009 Share #12 Posted November 10, 2009 id say take the best of both worlds and go for a 75 lux. one of my favorite lenses. however i have all the focal lenghts covered, and i'm after a 75 cron myself. so go with your gut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tashley Posted November 10, 2009 Share #13 Posted November 10, 2009 50 lux. I know it fits less neatly but it is still the best lens I have ever used, on any system, period. I may not use it as often these days now I have a range of focal lengths from which to choose, but if I had to only ever have one lens, this would be it. It has a certain kind of magic! t Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted November 10, 2009 Share #14 Posted November 10, 2009 50 lux. I know it fits less neatly but it is still the best lens I have ever used, on any system, period. I may not use it as often these days now I have a range of focal lengths from which to choose, but if I had to only ever have one lens, this would be it. It has a certain kind of magic! t It does, it does . . . but so does the 75 'cron . . . pretty much the same magic I'd say. I don't think I could live without either of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted November 11, 2009 Share #15 Posted November 11, 2009 Not a very helpful thread ... the type that will cost you a fortune. Anyone who have used both 75 cron and 75 lux for portraits and can air an opinion (and I wonder if the 90 cron could be a choice as well). I know the 75 cron is a fantastic lens. But for portraits? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakley Posted November 11, 2009 Share #16 Posted November 11, 2009 I know the 75 cron is a fantastic lens. But for portraits? 75 Cron portrait: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnoble Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share #17 Posted November 11, 2009 Don't worry, Thorsten, I'm a masochist! I anyway just put in an order for the 50mm Lux this afternoon. No doubt the 75mm Chron is also an extraordinary lens. I'm just trying to keep my life and photo equipment as simple as possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted November 11, 2009 Share #18 Posted November 11, 2009 75 Cron portrait: Hmm ... convincing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted November 11, 2009 Share #19 Posted November 11, 2009 On that portrait above (which in every respect I love save for the point I am about to make!) can I ask for some feedback about the selective focus. For me I find it distracting that one eye is in focus and the other is not. Would a smaller aperture not have been slightly better? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smgorsch Posted November 11, 2009 Share #20 Posted November 11, 2009 On that portrait above (which in every respect I love save for the point I am about to make!) can I ask for some feedback about the selective focus. For me I find it distracting that one eye is in focus and the other is not. Would a smaller aperture not have been slightly better? Though is not the photo forum, I have to disagree; IMHO, the DOF renders what might have been a very good portrait, outstanding. stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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