Hobbit Posted March 30, 2010 Share #1 Posted March 30, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Am considering moving to an M9. Currently have an M6TT8.5 with 35mm Summicron-M IV, 50mm newer Summicron-M, and 75mm Summilux-M. The 75mm Summilux is just a beauty. Would like to know if anyone has had experience using one on the new M9. Any difficulties focusing, etc.? Thank you very much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 30, 2010 Posted March 30, 2010 Hi Hobbit, Take a look here 75mm Summilux-M f/1.4. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Shade Posted March 30, 2010 Share #2 Posted March 30, 2010 Hi there, the 75 lux is a very nice lens. But my eyes just can't cope with focusing above 50mm (it's just me)... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Calahan Posted March 30, 2010 Share #3 Posted March 30, 2010 Unfortunately no one has given me or lent me an M9 so I can test my 75 mm lux with it. With film the 75 lux is a spectacular lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitnaros Posted March 30, 2010 Share #4 Posted March 30, 2010 Hobbit - its (much) easier to focus on the M9 compared to the M8; this relates to viewfinder space / size of the frame lines. Other than that, I find that shutter speed and handshake are more my limiting factors. Overall - highly recommended. Best - Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotofoto Posted March 30, 2010 Share #5 Posted March 30, 2010 Am considering moving to an M9. Currently have an M6TT8.5 with 35mm Summicron-M IV, 50mm newer Summicron-M, and 75mm Summilux-M. The 75mm Summilux is just a beauty. Would like to know if anyone has had experience using one on the new M9. Any difficulties focusing, etc.? Thank you very much. Yes, the 75mm Lux is a beauty. There are no problems in combination with the M9 which you shouldn't know from your M6. That means: such a creamy bokeh has it's weight, for focusing you have sometimes a long traveldistance from one end to the other, from 0.7 to eternity. You will have a lot of joy with your lens on the M9. In my mind a perfect match. Have a look at one example here I took with M9 and 1.4/75mm: 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! mich Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! mich ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/116784-75mm-summilux-m-f14/?do=findComment&comment=1277493'>More sharing options...
j_lir Posted March 30, 2010 Share #6 Posted March 30, 2010 one of my fav's. my only problem is that i want to use the noctilux so damn often. here's some 75 'lux + M9 photos for you to enjoy. black keys @ sxsw 2010 Stone temple pilots @ sxsw 2010 grace potter @ sxsw 2010 HOLE @ sxsw 2010 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_lir Posted March 30, 2010 Share #7 Posted March 30, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) ... Diplo @ sxsw 2010 yelawolf caught on the street @ sxsw 2010 robyn hitchcock @ CIMM fest - Chicago, IL trey anastasio of TAB in milwaukee WI @ the pabst (SICK!) theater... ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_lir Posted March 30, 2010 Share #8 Posted March 30, 2010 ... gene ween @ lincoln hall, Chicago IL and one with the noctilux just cause i can't resist. this is why i have a hard time using the 75 sometimes!! matt devine from Kill Hannah thanks & enjoy! rock out with the 75 lux, it's walter mandler and my own fav! jesse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted March 30, 2010 Share #9 Posted March 30, 2010 Was great on the M8 (although difficult to focus/frame) and is amazing on the M9: unreal bokeh and unique rendering (same optical formula as the 'old' Nocti). Despite its bulk, hold on to it if you can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanidel Posted March 30, 2010 Share #10 Posted March 30, 2010 If you shoot mainly static subjects or pre-focus, you'll be fine. Yet, for shots with some movements, my hit rate was much lower than with my 60mm af F1.2. Probably the result of the longer focus throw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_lir Posted March 30, 2010 Share #11 Posted March 30, 2010 If you shoot mainly static subjects or pre-focus, you'll be fine. Yet, for shots with some movements, my hit rate was much lower than with my 60mm af F1.2. Probably the result of the longer focus throw. i find this lens to be very predictable and one of the easiest (2nd to the noctilux) to catch movement with the long focus throw. the 90 APO is VERY tough to use because of the smaller diameter focus ring. the 75 lux is great for movement, mind you -- all of my photos i posted aside from the yelawolf portrait are shot wide open. not to say i don't miss alot of frames, but hey it's digital isn't it? cheers jesse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanidel Posted March 30, 2010 Share #12 Posted March 30, 2010 i find this lens to be very predictable and one of the easiest (2nd to the noctilux) to catch movement with the long focus throw. the 90 APO is VERY tough to use because of the smaller diameter focus ring. the 75 lux is great for movement, mind you -- all of my photos i posted aside from the yelawolf portrait are shot wide open. not to say i don't miss alot of frames, but hey it's digital isn't it? cheers jesse Your shots above (which are great by the way) are within a set area, so not that hard to focus IMO. By movement I referred to action in the streets when you can't always anticipate where your subject is headed. Imagine someone walking towards you from 5 to 2 meters, focusing with the 75 Lux is a nightmare in this kind of situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWW Posted March 30, 2010 Share #13 Posted March 30, 2010 In my mind, the 75lux is a must have lens. Works easier with the M9 than M8. Great for portraits, creamy bokeh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_lir Posted March 30, 2010 Share #14 Posted March 30, 2010 Your shots above (which are great by the way) are within a set area, so not that hard to focus IMO. By movement I referred to action in the streets when you can't always anticipate where your subject is headed. Imagine someone walking towards you from 5 to 2 meters, focusing with the 75 Lux is a nightmare in this kind of situation. very true, not a good lens for the street. but for the stage, it is right up there with the noctilux! always dig your work yan... cheers jesse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share #15 Posted March 30, 2010 Thank you all. Am really looking forward to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerimager Posted March 30, 2010 Share #16 Posted March 30, 2010 You are in for a treat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artichoke Posted March 31, 2010 Share #17 Posted March 31, 2010 at least I do better with it focusing on moving subjects than with the M8 here is one taken wide open (in an attempt to through an unsightly mesh screen behind my subject) with a moving subject 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! I have yet to take this prized lens out for a real trial, such as a dance performance in poor lighting, but given my experience practicing on my pussycat, this should be no problem I got this lens when the M8 was announced & about 6 months before I had the camera since they don't make them anymore & I have some emotional attachment to it (as well as seeing that a replacement would cost me about 1/3 more than I paid for mine,) I have babied this lens more than I should I not only find my focusing ability with it better with the M9, but I prefer this focal length's FOV over that with the M8 it does have a bit of CA wide open (seen on the wire basket in front of my subject,) but this is simple to fix in post, if you wish ,,,I kind of like it a larger version of this can be found here Alex Pita porch prowl 01 photo - Artichoke Vinagrette photos at pbase.com along with shooting information the 75 Summilux is a grand old style lens that works great on the M9 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I have yet to take this prized lens out for a real trial, such as a dance performance in poor lighting, but given my experience practicing on my pussycat, this should be no problem I got this lens when the M8 was announced & about 6 months before I had the camera since they don't make them anymore & I have some emotional attachment to it (as well as seeing that a replacement would cost me about 1/3 more than I paid for mine,) I have babied this lens more than I should I not only find my focusing ability with it better with the M9, but I prefer this focal length's FOV over that with the M8 it does have a bit of CA wide open (seen on the wire basket in front of my subject,) but this is simple to fix in post, if you wish ,,,I kind of like it a larger version of this can be found here Alex Pita porch prowl 01 photo - Artichoke Vinagrette photos at pbase.com along with shooting information the 75 Summilux is a grand old style lens that works great on the M9 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/116784-75mm-summilux-m-f14/?do=findComment&comment=1278867'>More sharing options...
stealthman_1 Posted March 31, 2010 Share #18 Posted March 31, 2010 j_lir...concert photography is probably one of my least favorite genres...but I enjoyed very much this set you've presented with the 75 lux. Impressive stuff. Can't wait to get my M9 and mount my 75 lux on it! Thanks for adding to the pain! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_lir Posted March 31, 2010 Share #19 Posted March 31, 2010 stealth - well i hope i can turn you into a fan of music shots. check the late great jim marshall (marshallphoto.com) for some true inspiration! cheers! jesse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonkirk Posted April 1, 2010 Share #20 Posted April 1, 2010 If you already have a 75 Lux, then you're sure to be happy with it. In the different circumstance of choosing a 75 for M9, it's a matter trade-offs. I used a Lux with 1.35 magnifier & still couldn't get a reasonable percentage of shots in focus at f1.4. I also tried a 75 Summicron & had much better luck with that – less 'throw' in focusing & just enough more DOF for an improved take rate. The trade-off is that in brighter light, the Summicron can be unpleasantly contrasty. Kirk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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