Ecar Posted April 22, 2014 Share #21 Â Posted April 22, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I use the Summilux for magic and low light, and the Summarit for sharpness and low weight. I tested the APO alongside the Summarit and could not justify the price difference for real-life (and relatively infrequent) use, so went for the latter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pico Posted April 22, 2014 Share #22 Â Posted April 22, 2014 But it is a very heavy lens. I sold it for that reason. Â Â We are becoming old, aren't we. Â Â Â Sent from my Etcha-sketch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Pandorf Posted April 22, 2014 Share #23 Â Posted April 22, 2014 I have the 75 Lux on my wish list as I really like the images I've seen created with this lens. I will use it the most at evening music events at a couple of our local establishments. I want the extra stop and its rendering. Â One can always buy the Cron or Summarit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted April 22, 2014 Share #24  Posted April 22, 2014 I have the 75 Lux on my wish list as I really like the images I've seen created with this lens. I will use it the most at evening music events at a couple of our local establishments. I want the extra stop and its rendering. One can always buy the Cron or Summarit.  Exactly. It is heavy indeed but you use it for special occasions and what's more, it has a better balance than any other heavy M-lens with the body, so that it feels more as one unit than for instance a SAA90 on an M ( which I would never sell either). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted April 22, 2014 Share #25 Â Posted April 22, 2014 A 75 lux being heavy is a comparative thing. To me my 75 lux on a M is a featherweight compared to my R9/DMR and 80 lux. I won;t trade or sell my 75 lux, as it renders almost like a Nocti when wide open (as does the 80 lux R) Â Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGodParticle/Hari Posted April 22, 2014 Share #26  Posted April 22, 2014 Dear all, I have an opportunity to buy a Leica 75mm Summicron APO or the Leica 75mm Summilux (German version). What do you guys recommend? Have any of you had both and can offer first hand recommendation? I must be honest and say I am falling for the Lux, but it's potential focus shift problem might be a deal breaker for me. BTW I will be using one of them on my Monochrom and M8.2.  Thanks in advance!    It's hard to answer without many clauses.  Will you mostly shoot wide open? Will you mostly shoot close to mid range? Do you like a long focus throw or a short focus throw? Do E60 filters fit your kit better or do E49 filters fit the bill? More of a b&w shooter or color?  Many people say the 75 cron is "clinical" but it's just a tool. It's how you put it to use that will reflect your shooting style and vision. Clinical or artistic is what you're making it do  Here's two pictures, one shot with the 75Lux and the other with the 75cron.  Can you tell me which one was shot with which lens?   https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7210/13956165142_27bb5a5da1_b.jpg   https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8246/8582877883_f6cd4d1ac5_b.jpg   Either one of them will do just great.  If you can, get them both - you won't regret it at all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharookh Posted April 23, 2014 Share #27  Posted April 23, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Wowwww Which camera have You used?  M9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 23, 2014 Share #28 Â Posted April 23, 2014 75mm Summilux is, IMO, the portrait lens. Click for larger. Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bephoto Posted April 23, 2014 Share #29 Â Posted April 23, 2014 75 Summilux @f/2 is no way near as sharp as 75 Summicron BUT you will have creamy-dreamy bokeh @1.4 at f/5.6 both are almost identical. 75Lux has some collector value to it while 75Cron is a current lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted April 23, 2014 Share #30  Posted April 23, 2014  Can you tell me which one was shot with which lens?   https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7210/13956165142_27bb5a5da1_b.jpg   https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8246/8582877883_f6cd4d1ac5_b.jpg    I think the 7210 is the 75lux Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_w Posted April 23, 2014 Share #31 Â Posted April 23, 2014 I found the 75 Lux not only heavy but FRONT heavy -- it felt unbalanced on the camera. When used for a specific purpose, i.e. portraits in the style of the wonderful example above, there is no other choice. Â The 75 'cron is more versatile though. Also good for portraits (but you need to choose your subjects ) as it can be clinical. For landscape, streetscapes, tourist trips, there is nothing to match it. Â Last year I thought I might sell the 75 'cron as I have too many lenses really. So I took it out for one last trip before saying goodbye. Needless to say, we fell in love all over again and it has been perhaps my most used lens in the meantime. Â It is really strange how different 75 as a focal length can be, compared to either 50 or 90. Quite changes what you choose to photograph, and how and why. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGodParticle/Hari Posted April 23, 2014 Share #32  Posted April 23, 2014 I think the 7210 is the 75lux   Would you bet your money on it?  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted April 23, 2014 Share #33 Â Posted April 23, 2014 Yes, not too much though, because the other photo was taken in bright sunlight in which every lens survives, but the tower seems so crisp there that it seems a 75cron. In any case it would be a compliment for the lux Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGodParticle/Hari Posted April 23, 2014 Share #34  Posted April 23, 2014 Yes, not too much though, because the other photo was taken in bright sunlight in which every lens survives, but the tower seems so crisp there that it seems a 75cron. In any case it would be a compliment for the lux   Then let's tip our hats to the good old 75 lux  The scooter shot was taken with the 75 cron and the tower shot with the 75 lux  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 did partially cheat though  The scooter shot was taken with the 75 cron on the Monochrom  The tower shot was taken with the 75 lux on the M9 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!   I did partially cheat though  The scooter shot was taken with the 75 cron on the Monochrom  The tower shot was taken with the 75 lux on the M9 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/225511-which-leica-75mm-to-buy/?do=findComment&comment=2573858'>More sharing options...
algrove Posted April 23, 2014 Share #35 Â Posted April 23, 2014 Good point about filters as an E49 in the Leica setup is in the minority. If you own a Noctilux f1 or f0.95, then you probably already have E60 filters. Â I have an E49 135mm, but those two lenses have way different filters sizes when you look at other current M lenses which can matter for MM use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brusby Posted April 23, 2014 Share #36  Posted April 23, 2014 I took this photo shortly after getting the 75mm lux, and it amazed me how much the out of focus highlights were reminiscent of Hollywood glamor shots of the 20's and 30's. Wish I'd had a beautiful model wearing some sparkling jewelry to demonstrate it better.  75mm Lux   Early Hollywood glamor photos:    Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted April 23, 2014 Share #37  Posted April 23, 2014 Not Hollywood, M9 with Lux 75mm shot at ISO 2500  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! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/225511-which-leica-75mm-to-buy/?do=findComment&comment=2573924'>More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted April 23, 2014 Share #38 Â Posted April 23, 2014 APO Summicron M 75mm f/2 ASPH. a3889 photo - Geoff Hopkinson photos at pbase.com a3681 photo - Geoff Hopkinson photos at pbase.com mL2929 photo - Geoff Hopkinson photos at pbase.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted April 23, 2014 Share #39  Posted April 23, 2014 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!   A worthless comparison. Ignore. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rirakuma Posted April 24, 2014 Share #40 Â Posted April 24, 2014 I've only owned one 75mm and thats the Summarit. Its super sharp and has a nice rendering but the bokeh can sometimes be a bit stiff at medium or long focus distance. The lux to me is the cream of the crop but its expensive and large. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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