Guest guy_mancuso Posted May 31, 2007 Share #21 Posted May 31, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Same thoughts Kurt , the 80 lux was a bear to give up . But i found it's replacement and the Lux is it. I do miss my 180 f2 though, need to go play with that 135 apo more but I do like it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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norm_snyder Posted May 31, 2007 Share #22 Posted May 31, 2007 Kurt- Really lovely B&W porttrait. After reading you all for days, looking at the samples, I have a 1st version 75 'lux I located [lighter] which will be delivered tomorrow, at what seems a very good price. Just what I needed for my continuing jazz musician project, shot in abysmal light in clubs. I'll post something as soon as I get done with the next week's shoot. --Norm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted May 31, 2007 Share #23 Posted May 31, 2007 Norman if you can get away with it try a monopod or even a leica table top and push it into your chest. Will really help on the slow shutter stuff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidigital Posted May 31, 2007 Share #24 Posted May 31, 2007 Guy, you are absolutely correct about the 180. I'm afraid nothing is going to replace it on the M8. The 135 apo is nice, but with imprecise framing and the obvious shorter reach it's a lot more work than the 180. When you pulled out the DMR with the 180 attached ... everbody knew you meant business. Thanks Norm, it's the perfect lens for what you are looking to record. The Noct is also nice, but I prefer the length of the 75lux for low light situations. Kurt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted May 31, 2007 Share #25 Posted May 31, 2007 Won't argue with you there my friend. That DMR and 180 F2 drew a lot of attention. LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted May 31, 2007 Share #26 Posted May 31, 2007 Kurt you should try the 90 mount switch , it really does help Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norm_snyder Posted May 31, 2007 Share #27 Posted May 31, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Guy-- Thanks for the suggestion, in fact I used to use a Leitz table top tripod with the small ball head, bracing it against the wall, tables, etc. It's been a few years since I have actually seen it--it's somewhere around here... By the way, has anybody considered, if they have or can find one, the old 180mm Elmarit lens for the visoflex? I haven't seen one in a while, and it's an old optic, preset diaphragm, but wide open, it might have the--dare I say--"glow?" Failing that, doesn't the lens head of the 135mm Elmarit come off, to be used with an adapter on the Viso? Again, wide open, it could provide 180mm equivalent. Didn't you have one of these? --Norm The [not so old} guy from the age of pre-set diaphragms Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huwge Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share #28 Posted May 31, 2007 Here's one that is definitely at f4 - I am really impressed by the sharpness at the centre. I need to try this at > f4. I think Guy said it right when he said that the pairing of the 75 'lux and apo 90 gives you the best of both worlds. I am beginning to think that my asph 50 'lux will be seeing less use as a consequence. But then again, it's always horses for courses and it's nice to have more than one nag in the stable Huw 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/25446-75-lux-and-m8/?do=findComment&comment=268883'>More sharing options...
rosuna Posted May 31, 2007 Share #29 Posted May 31, 2007 Just an example, wide-open: 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/25446-75-lux-and-m8/?do=findComment&comment=268961'>More sharing options...
voightL Posted May 31, 2007 Share #30 Posted May 31, 2007 Managed to get a second hand lux & I'm loving it. Very nice wide open:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted May 31, 2007 Share #31 Posted May 31, 2007 Norm, a tip for the first-gen 75 Lux: buy the B+W slim 60mm IR 486 filter. It comes with a lens cap, which can otherwise be a problem to locate for this unique lens. The newer lens cap is all that Leica can provide, and it sticks out too far, catching on things and falling off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodor Heinrichsohn Posted May 31, 2007 Share #32 Posted May 31, 2007 Guy-- Thanks for the suggestion, in fact I used to use a Leitz table top tripod with the small ball head, bracing it against the wall, tables, etc. It's been a few years since I have actually seen it--it's somewhere around here... By the way, has anybody considered, if they have or can find one, the old 180mm Elmarit lens for the visoflex? I haven't seen one in a while, and it's an old optic, preset diaphragm, but wide open, it might have the--dare I say--"glow?" Failing that, doesn't the lens head of the 135mm Elmarit come off, to be used with an adapter on the Viso? Again, wide open, it could provide 180mm equivalent. Didn't you have one of these? --Norm The [not so old} guy from the age of pre-set diaphragms I use the 180 Elmarit with a Visoflex III ( type for microscope, matte screen removable from the front and M8 frame painted on with thin marker) for b&w, mostly very slow film It is soft at full aperture and draws nicely with - to me - pleasing background blur. 135mm Elmar and Tele Elmar (first version) heads both come off and are usable on Visoflex with adapter 16464, as are the Elmar 65mm and the head of the Elmarit 90. Teddy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMB Posted May 31, 2007 Share #33 Posted May 31, 2007 I faced the same choice a while ago. When I found a Lux at a decent price, I decided to go for it, mainly because I thought that I could resell it without a loss if I don't like, something that seem unlikely if I were to get a new Cron (which at the time was more expensive anyway). As it turned out, I loved the Lux from day one, and while I sometimes get the focusing wrong, it is just gorgeous if you nail it. 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/25446-75-lux-and-m8/?do=findComment&comment=269109'>More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted May 31, 2007 Share #34 Posted May 31, 2007 Little accessory for the Lux fans that i got and really like http://www.leicagoodies.com/ Look for the steer 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/25446-75-lux-and-m8/?do=findComment&comment=269138'>More sharing options...
rosuna Posted May 31, 2007 Share #35 Posted May 31, 2007 Does this steer press too hard the original focus ring? Is the internal side of the steer made of a soft material? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted May 31, 2007 Share #36 Posted May 31, 2007 Ruben it is double stick foam on the inside of it and the rubber bands hold it in place. It does not press to hard but it is firm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodor Heinrichsohn Posted May 31, 2007 Share #37 Posted May 31, 2007 I use the 180 Elmarit with a Visoflex III ( type for microscope, matte screen removable from the front and M8 frame painted on with thin marker) for b&w, mostly very slow film It is soft at full aperture and draws nicely with - to me - pleasing background blur. 135mm Elmar and Tele Elmar (first version) heads both come off and are usable on Visoflex with adapter 16464, as are the Elmar 65mm and the head of the Elmarit 90.Teddy Addendum: Sorry, I neglected to mention that for the 135 Elmar f4 lens head you also need adapter 16472, which screws into 16464. Teddy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted May 31, 2007 Share #38 Posted May 31, 2007 Guy, I got a steer too, and in addition to working really well, it is very snappy looking. Glad you suggested is previously. Rubén and Georg, these pix demonstrate what this wonderful lens can do in the right hands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norm_snyder Posted June 1, 2007 Share #39 Posted June 1, 2007 The 75 lux arrived this afternoon. Too late to even look at files tonight, but thanks for the suggestions. Guy, Bill--I had forgotten about Leicagoodies, and the addition of the STEER to the lens seems a great idea. In the meantime, thanks for the suggestion about the filter. In fact, the thin filter seems to be a good idea, as I tend to skip using lens caps, anyway, as I'm always losing them. Now to find a 1.25x magnifier.... Thanks all, Norm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjphoto Posted June 1, 2007 Share #40 Posted June 1, 2007 M8 75mm Sumilux . No filter, notice skirt IR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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