Konica Hexanon 60mm F1.2

[Prosophos]

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I feel 60mm is great to act as a 50mm and 75mm. You get enough compression for portraits and still can use it for general shooting such as street or reportage. Two lenses is better then three IMO I'd be interested to know why you went for 50 and 75 in the end ?

 

 

I agree about the 60mm FOV being fantastic because of its versatility, acting as both a 50 and 75mm lens -- that's why I shot almost daily with it for a year before selling it.

 

So, why did I sell it?

 

In short, I felt like I had reached my end with that lens. It's not a feeling I can rationally explain, it's just a feeling I get after using my gear for a while. Creatively, I want to move on... even though I can never claim to have "mastered" any of my previous equipment. It's probably more a desire to break out of my comfort zone and grow as a photographer -- or it's a sign of immaturity, I don't know which at this point. What I definitely can't be accused of is coveting my lenses... I try to own them for a while and part with them when I feel they are starting to "own" me. It probably sounds silly, but that's it in a nutshell.

 

Additionally, I started to "see" things in a 35/75 FOV split and at the same time had an opportunity to purchase the new 35/1.4 FLE (which I've been very happy with, shooting about 90% of my images these days with it-- see here: Leica 35mm Summilux ASPH FLE f/1.4 ).

 

I already had the 75/1.4 and considered it superior to the Hex 60 for my portraiture work (see here: Leica 75mm Summilux f/1.4 ). Though - again - the 751/.4 is not as versatile and light as the Hex 60... but then again, everything's a compromise, right?

 

The 50/1.4 is my sort of go-between, no-man's land lens, that I keep for unfamiliar shooting situations or for when I want to carry just one lens. I may sell it to go with a two (35/75) lens set-up, but I'm keeping it for now because I can and because sometimes it gives me this: Spring is here! (Jump for Joy)

 

 

Peter.

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[yanidel]

I agree about the 60mm FOV being fantastic because of its versatility, acting as both a 50 and 75mm lens -- that's why I shot almost daily with it for a year before selling it.

 

So, why did I sell it?

 

In short, I felt like I had reached my end with that lens. It's not a feeling I can rationally explain, it's just a feeling I get after using my gear for a while. Creatively, I want to move on... even though I can never claim to have "mastered" any of my previous equipment. It's probably more a desire to break out of my comfort zone and grow as a photographer -- or it's a sign of immaturity, I don't know which at this point. What I definitely can't be accused of is coveting my lenses... I try to own them for a while and part with them when I feel they are starting to "own" me. It probably sounds silly, but that's it in a nutshell.

 

Additionally, I started to "see" things in a 35/75 FOV split and at the same time had an opportunity to purchase the new 35/1.4 FLE (which I've been very happy with, shooting about 90% of my images these days with it-- see here: Leica 35mm Summilux ASPH FLE f/1.4 ).

 

I already had the 75/1.4 and considered it superior to the Hex 60 for my portraiture work (see here: Leica 75mm Summilux f/1.4 ). Though - again - the 751/.4 is not as versatile and light as the Hex 60... but then again, everything's a compromise, right?

 

The 50/1.4 is my sort of go-between, no-man's land lens, that I keep for unfamiliar shooting situations or for when I want to carry just one lens. I may sell it to go with a two (35/75) lens set-up, but I'm keeping it for now because I can and because sometimes it gives me this: Spring is here! (Jump for Joy)

 

 

Peter.

You got some great shots on your blog with these lenses.

 

I sympathize with your thought process, I can understand the need to change gear to investigate new areas in photography. The only weak point to your logic is that, in my opinion, creativity is 99% about yourself and 1% about the gear.

I have owned the 35mm Lux Asph for 3 years and shot 95% of my pictures with it. It is just the best out there for me. But sincerely, my current limitations is not about what the lens can or cannot do.

Also, I see the 60mm Hexanon as one of the best performers in terms of IQ. It is a 50mm and it is also a 75mm. It is a fast lens but it is also great stopped down. It can be dreamy as a Noctilux, but with the weight of a 75mm Cron. It is a do it all lens. And so it comes back to my initial statement, it's all about your creativity as that lens can do it all

[Prosophos]

You got some great shots on your blog with these lenses.

 

I sympathize with your thought process, I can understand the need to change gear to investigate new areas in photography. The only weak point to your logic is that, in my opinion, creativity is 99% about yourself and 1% about the gear.

I have owned the 35mm Lux Asph for 3 years and shot 95% of my pictures with it. It is just the best out there for me. But sincerely, my current limitations is not about what the lens can or cannot do.

Also, I see the 60mm Hexanon as one of the best performers in terms of IQ. It is a 50mm and it is also a 75mm. It is a fast lens but it is also great stopped down. It can be dreamy as a Noctilux, but with the weight of a 75mm Cron. It is a do it all lens. And so it comes back to my initial statement, it's all about your creativity as that lens can do it all

 

Thanks Yanidel. As I've stated previously, it was your work with the Hex 60 that inspired me to seek, find, and use it. And my statements above were not meant to sway anybody, least of all you... I was simply answering the question you posed for me about my decision to part with it.

 

And as for the creative process... it is an acutely individual endeavor that often fails to fall within the realm of logic.

 

Yes the 60 can do it all, but no I am no longer interested in it.

 

Peter.

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Ohh, is someone missing his far away lens?

Cheers,

Simon

[Washington]

Gee, I dunno about the 60mm….. but the 21mm is great!

[yanidel]

Ohh, is someone missing his far away lens?

Cheers,

Simon

Hi Simon,

 

Yes indeed .... but it will wait for my return. I'll already be reunited with my M9 soon as a visitor from Europe is bringing it to me in two weeks, hurray !!!

46mm is a bit too tight for India