Lens line up rationalization for my M8 (75/90)

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Previously I have shot M5, M6ttl, & M7 film bodies. I liked the M5 the best because for the clean VF with just 35, 50, 90 frame lines. I currently only have the M5 for film bodies.

 

My lens line up is 28 Cron ASPH, 35 Lux ASPH, 50 Lux ASPH, 75 Cron, & 28/35/50 Tri-elmar.

 

I wear glasses so the 28 never worked well for me on film, as I had trouble with the VF. The 28 is a recent add for the M8. I also never really mastered or enjoyed wide angles of 28 or less.

 

My previous go to lens was the 50 unless I knew the majority was going to be in tight quarters, and then the 35 would go. It was rare when I would actually have both the 35 and 50 with me at the same time.

 

Once again, I am finding that I don't use the 28 (37) and 35 (46) lengths on the M8 at the same time.

 

The 50 Lux ASPH is a favorite still and I think even more enjoyable at (66), giving me a little more distance from the 28 (37). I now find that the 28 & 50 are a common pair with me leaving the 35 basically unused except with film.

 

My dilema is with the 75. I have never been happy with the mixed 50 & 75 frame lines cluttering up the VF. The 50 (66) seems to be taking the place of the 75. 90 on film was never a go to length for me, as I always seemed to need a little more if I went telephoto. I am also really bothered by the inaccurate frame line in the long direction for the 75 in the M8 finder.

 

The 90 (120) frame line is much cleaner for me on the M8. The size and weight difference aren't really an issue compared to the 75 cron.

 

What I'm thinking about is getting the 90 cron for portraits and longer event type work, which would then cause me to sell the 75 cron.

 

The 28 (37) & 50 (66) decision has already worked itself out. My struggle is now what to do on the longer end.

 

Do I stay with the 75 (100) cron, which is a litte too sharp/contrasty at times for my use and at other times just perfect? Do I consider the 75 Lux, which seems a little too soft for my taste wide open, based on the other threads that I have been watcing? Do I go with the 90 (120) cron?

 

Thanks for reading this long and rambling question.

 

Could someone help me with various photos from the 90 Cron at various apertures and subjects when used on the M8?

 

Ray

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