mmradman Posted June 18, 2012 Share #1 Posted June 18, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Until recently my only M 35mm lens was Summicron ASPH. Recently I stopped by one of Leica dealers and as they just happen to have one in stock I walked away with brand new Summilux 35mm f1.4 ASPH (FLE). I was always impressed by Cron images but Lux blew me away, now I am in a sort of dilemma, Lux is definitive keeper but not sure what to do Cron. I could survive financially by keeping both but it is sort of luxury, please tell me what would you do in my predicament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JPizzzle Posted June 18, 2012 Share #2 Posted June 18, 2012 Although many will disagree and say both can be used due to the different signatures of the lenses, IMO I would sell the cron in your place and allocate the funds to another length. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
01af Posted June 18, 2012 Share #3 Posted June 18, 2012 Keep track of the usage of your lenses. Sell one when it hasn't been used for more than a year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted June 18, 2012 Share #4 Posted June 18, 2012 What I would do? Can't imagine why that would matter. But I know I wouldn't have bought the second 35 without some specific needs in mind, or concerns about the first lens, and whether the new lens solved those needs for all occasions or only for some. You don't give us any clues as to why you were "blown away." Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted June 18, 2012 Keep track of the usage of your lenses. Sell one when it hasn't been used for more than a year. Colud be end of the road for my remaining long AF Nikon glass. Still early days with Cron & Lux 35 hence the post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted June 18, 2012 What I would do? Can't imagine why that would matter. But I know I wouldn't have bought the second 35 without some specific needs in mind, or concerns about the first lens, and whether the new lens solved those needs for all occasions or only for some. You don't give us any clues as to why you were "blown away." Jeff With either one or both there is no specific need, I am not working photographer so I don't have specific mandatory requirement, as I said i just happen to walk in a shop. I could be at times impulsive when it comes to buying things but once i reviewed results I was impressed. I am talking about street dynamic shots taken at f1.4, focusing felt easy, providing shutter speed was fast enough not a shot out of focus/unsharp. But it is not all about max F stop, today I used lens at F8 as I wanted to create some DOF. Perhaps my own quest for "Holy Grail" to assemble lens kit that is exceptional at max F stop was subliminal driver to seal the deal on the day. Also got atypical encouragement; my long time GF was with me, it was me dithering (me paying) while she said you live once why deprive yourself of something you like so much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaPassion Posted June 18, 2012 Share #7 Posted June 18, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) I faced the same situation several months ago. I personally prefer the fingerprint of the lux so I sold the cron. I have not regretted my decision to sell. The cron funds are set aside just in case Photokina causes a GAS attack. Again, it is a very personal decision. Take your time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckrider Posted June 18, 2012 Share #8 Posted June 18, 2012 Get Yourself a second M9 & go or Stereoscopic Photography! No, just kiddin', but keep the cron,, it will keep its value. Thomas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted June 18, 2012 Share #9 Posted June 18, 2012 With either one or both there is no specific need, I am not working photographer so I don't have specific mandatory requirement, as I said i just happen to walk in a shop. I could be at times impulsive when it comes to buying things but once i reviewed results I was impressed. I am talking about street dynamic shots taken at f1.4, focusing felt easy, providing shutter speed was fast enough not a shot out of focus/unsharp. But it is not all about max F stop, today I used lens at F8 as I wanted to create some DOF. Perhaps my own quest for "Holy Grail" to assemble lens kit that is exceptional at max F stop was subliminal driver to seal the deal on the day. Also got atypical encouragement; my long time GF was with me, it was me dithering (me paying) while she said you live once why deprive yourself of something you like so much. Well, the only thing I know for sure is that the Summicron can't provide f1.4. So, logically, if the Summilux renders as well for you as the Summicron at other apertures, then you have your answer...logicallly that is. But logic isn't always necessary if you have the money and the inclination, especially when the GF blocks your left brain. I'm now old enough that I judge cameras and lenses as tools for my style and needs. Not as much fun as buying on a whim, perhaps, but my work is better when the picture is the goal. And in retirement years, the savings for other wants and needs is a corollary benefit. Enjoy whatever works for you; these aren't important decisions in the scheme of things, and changing course is easy. Plus it shouldn't matter what others think, including me. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner Posted June 18, 2012 Share #10 Posted June 18, 2012 Also got atypical encouragement; my long time GF was with me, it was me dithering (me paying) while she said you live once why deprive yourself of something you like so much. Marry that girl quick. That's what I'd do in your predicament Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share #11 Posted June 18, 2012 Marry that girl quick. That's what I'd do in your predicament Thanks. Bless her, she had to endure my single minded obsession all this time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted June 18, 2012 Share #12 Posted June 18, 2012 All very logical from Steve, and typical of someone who needs to justify this sort of expenditure. You don't. In the same position, I sold the Cron and didn't miss it. I am a keen photographer, but have little need for two lenses of the same focal length, and to the extent that the Summicron had character, the Summilux has so much more. Cheers John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalArts 99 Posted June 18, 2012 Share #13 Posted June 18, 2012 I was in the same position when I got the Summilux. I had bought my Summicron ASPH over a decade ago (and second hand) when prices were less than today. I decided to keep the Summicron in light of the current prices (it can be sold at anytime if the money is needed.) I use it on my film Ms and pretty much leave it as a default lens on one M film body which I can grab at a moment's notice. I say hold on to it until you really feel the funds are best needed for something else outside of photography. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share #14 Posted June 18, 2012 John, Much appreciated, more or less what was going thru my mind, helps reaching decision hearing from someone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share #15 Posted June 18, 2012 I use it on my film Ms and pretty much leave it as a default lens on one M film body which I can grab at a moment's notice. I say hold on to it until you really feel the funds are best needed for something else outside of photography. As much as I can afford new Summilux, even keep both, cash from selling Summicron will be welcome. 01af said if lens is not used it gets prime candidate for sale. I am familiar with maxim never sell good lenses but i am getting inclined to take on board that it may be worth considering offloading duplicates. Since i started substituting quantity for quality i am getting more use out of my remaining lens kit. Also my film M is well served with 50mm Elmar-M. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leica5 Posted June 19, 2012 Share #16 Posted June 19, 2012 I had same headspin few weeks ago, bought a new lux FLE on impulse nowing that I have summicron asph. tested both lenses ,could not justify keeping Lux as fingerprint at 5.6 and closed down matched with Cron..Lux is fantastic lens at F1.4 for low light/night/BW photography. If I was buying a new 35mm it would be Lux.period, lens, Sami Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmond_terakopian Posted June 19, 2012 Share #17 Posted June 19, 2012 Having had and extensively used both lenses, for me it was an easy decision to sell the 35mm Summicron ASPH. The FLE Summilux is just such a brilliant lens, that there's no point in keeping the other. It almost never comes off my M9-P! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted June 19, 2012 Share #18 Posted June 19, 2012 I also have the spectacular 1.4/35 Sumilux FLE, however I also have a 2.5/35 Summarit (similar situation to yourself with the Summicron). I have the second lens for when I specifically want something smaller & lighter, where I want a softer image or IQ is not quite as critical (family snaps etc), or I'm going somewhere where I may be worried about damaging the Summilux (although it's insured, it's not readily available) such as a recent road and camping trip with my son. If you can afford to keep it the lens may yet be useful.. Otherwise I agree with selling it if it doesn't get much use in the next year or so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted June 19, 2012 Share #19 Posted June 19, 2012 In my experience, no lens of any sort can make my pictures better and my bet is that you all are in the same position. If not, then please show us. It is unacceptable to post an example flawed by flare or any other defect of lens design unless the picture itself would be spectacular without the flaw. IOW no crap photos.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWW Posted June 19, 2012 Share #20 Posted June 19, 2012 I vote to keep the lux. There is not much of a weight difference although th lux makes the camera somewhat front heavy. In my case I kept the lux and a cron version 4 and sold the ASPH cron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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