Clandrel Posted July 2, 2011 Share #1 Posted July 2, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) As a partner to my 35 Summilux FLE? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 2, 2011 Posted July 2, 2011 Hi Clandrel, Take a look here 50 Summilux or 75 Summicron?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
asmith Posted July 2, 2011 Share #2 Posted July 2, 2011 I agree it's a difficult choice with the 50 being not enough different from the 35 and the 75 being just a little too different. I think I prefer the 50 - mainly because I don't really like the 75 viewfinder. Alwyn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matlep Posted July 2, 2011 Share #3 Posted July 2, 2011 I have the Summilux 35 and the Summilux 50. I certainly think they are very different. So my vote goes for the 50. Although i am thinking about the Summicron 75..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 2, 2011 Share #4 Posted July 2, 2011 Never cared for the 75 frame lines, even though I like the rendering of the 75 Summicron asph. So I sold it. I most often have the 28 Summicron asph and 50 Summilux asph on my M8.2s. If I ever go full frame again, I'd stick with the 50 Summilux asph and use my feet more; it's a special lens. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickers Posted July 2, 2011 Share #5 Posted July 2, 2011 When pondering the same question, generally the ideal 2 lens set up of 35 & 75 seemed the more popular and there are a number of threads that support this so this is what I went for and I was very pleased I did. The 75 Summicron is a sweet portrait lens. However, I have since bought a 24 Elmar and was lucky enough to come across a 50 Summilux and having zero self control bought that too. The question is, are you really going to stick with just two lenses? If you are, I'd say 75 Summicron, if not, go for the 50 and join the queue for a 90 Summicron. (I could be tempted to sell my 75 'cos I know somewhere with I 90 ) Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsjxyz Posted July 3, 2011 Share #6 Posted July 3, 2011 if size and weight is not a problem, try 75 Lux, so you get the set that are ready for night shoot. JSJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albireo_double Posted July 3, 2011 Share #7 Posted July 3, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) My choice would be the 75 Cron Apo Asph. Better and more modern lens than the 50 Cron in my view - better contrast, flare resistance and ideal combination with the 35 mm FLE. If you prefer the 50 mm focal length for any reason, then the 50 Lux Asph would be my choice. The 50 Cron shows its age - very high resolution (almost painfully high, resulting in a lot of moire) but lower contrast, not very pronounced subject to background separation and quite flare-prone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted July 3, 2011 Share #8 Posted July 3, 2011 I would say the 50...... Great at all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles-k Posted July 3, 2011 Share #9 Posted July 3, 2011 Depends on your work horse of a lens! It is 35 or 50mm FL? The 50 Summilux Asph, is a brilliant lens, best in its class, a must have if you work with 50's. If you work better with a 35mm, then the 75 is a great choice. Again both 75 Cron and Lux are amazing lenses. I have both the 75 Cron AA and Lux. For portraits, the 75 Lux is great, basically 3 different lenses in one, depending on your f stop. The 75 Cron is sharp, more modern in look, great lens too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted July 3, 2011 Share #10 Posted July 3, 2011 The simple and easy answer is BOTH. One does not replace the other. The 50 Lux ASPH is the best lens ever made and the 75 Cron runs a very close second. Now the only problem is finding either and both would be a miracle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted July 3, 2011 Share #11 Posted July 3, 2011 My simple answer would be: time, to start with classic lenses (preferably LTM) ;-) I never knew, that diving into beautiful old lenses would be so much more addicting, than pondering about the contemporary Leica lenses. I just finished setting a vintage Nikkor-S.C 5cm 1.4 to the exact same settings, optimized for close focus, wide open as my other fast reference lenses. It is such a beauty! Can't wait for some better light and free time, to shot it next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Negative Posted July 3, 2011 Share #12 Posted July 3, 2011 The 75 is closer to the 50 than the 50 is to the 35. I guess I just never "got" the 75mm focal length. I suppose if you like to frame tightly, it's just a nudge in the right direction. The 50 is smaller and lighter, especially in f/1.4 versions. The rendering of the 75mm lenses is very nice though; definitely sweet lenses. For me, I'll stick with 50 and don't foresee every owning a 75. I like a spread of 35/50/90 (in fact, my M7 .85x has nothing but these framelines). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 3, 2011 Share #13 Posted July 3, 2011 The 75 is closer to the 50 than the 50 is to the 35. Not mathematically (50% versus 43% bigger, respectively), but perhaps feels that way in practice. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted July 3, 2011 Share #14 Posted July 3, 2011 I use a 35 Summicron ASPH and have both the 50 Summilux ASPH and the 75 Summicron. I think the 35 and 50 are quite different but I use the 35 and 75 together and usually take along the 24/2.8 to cover when the 35 isn't wide enough. I use the 50 with a 28 and sometimes take along a 90 Summicron with that pair. If you want a good matching partner for your 35 get the 75; brilliant lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Fluff Posted July 7, 2011 Share #15 Posted July 7, 2011 Lots of great suggestions......without any info from the OP as to what he shoots, on what body, under what light etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickgrafixstop Posted July 10, 2011 Share #16 Posted July 10, 2011 Blonde or brunette? Convertible or hardtop? Steak or lobster? 50 or 75? How do you make a "bad" choice? Doesn't matter - whichever one you choose you'll want the other one next! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fotofanatiker Posted July 10, 2011 Share #17 Posted July 10, 2011 I think this is a matter of taste and depends on your lens set up. Mine is 24/35/75 - I just don't get along with 50mm, others love it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted July 10, 2011 Share #18 Posted July 10, 2011 Think about a 75 Apo Summicron and an inexpensive 50 like Summarit 2.5 or last collapsible 2.8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramosa Posted July 19, 2011 Share #19 Posted July 19, 2011 We all see so differently. On FF with a 35, I'd add a 90. For me, that'd make for a versatile combo. Or, as has been suggested, you could have three lenses: 35-50-90 (and, thus, shriek "Holy Trinity!") Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted July 19, 2011 Share #20 Posted July 19, 2011 to your holy trinity i would add the 21. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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