fursan Posted August 12, 2007 Share #1 Posted August 12, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I find it much easier to focus with the zi 50/2 which i got recently. I was struggling with the 'lux. I Have the x 1.25 attached. I know there should be no difference... am I having hallucinations? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ddanois Posted August 13, 2007 Share #2 Posted August 13, 2007 Don't know but I just purchased the 50 lux and it has been a learning experience. I am getting better at focusing with it (even with the magnifier) but I am considering returning it for a 50 ZM instead. Have you liked yours? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted August 13, 2007 Share #3 Posted August 13, 2007 Two things... 1) The Zeiss, of course, has more DOF wide open 2) The feel of the Zeiss focus ring movement (and related connections) may just suit you better. The Leica lens may also need to break in a bit. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted August 13, 2007 Share #4 Posted August 13, 2007 I agree, the 50/1.4 has floating elements which mean there is more to do as you focus and I had to send mine back to be adjusted. The focussing ring should be perfectly smooth to allow to make very small adjustments but the focussing action is not as light as some Leica lenses and, as Sean says, it gets better with use. The finder magnifier is useful here... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artichoke Posted August 13, 2007 Share #5 Posted August 13, 2007 and was disappointed at how stiff the focus ring was at the extremes & particularly in close happily this has eased up after a few weeks use, though it is still a bit stiff on the near focus end I have found it very accurate to focus even wide open at its close focus limit what surprised me most was how much this lens weighs ...I got a chrome version which I believe weighs more than the black & though I find such aesthetics a triffling matter, it does look handsome on my chrome M8 this lens renders OOF beautifully and handles specular highlights with aplomb ...I find mine shockingly sharp even wide open it has already become one of my favorites on the M8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fursan Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share #6 Posted August 13, 2007 Derek, I love it. Don't know but I just purchased the 50 lux and it has been a learning experience. I am getting better at focusing with it (even with the magnifier) but I am considering returning it for a 50 ZM instead. Have you liked yours? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fursan Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share #7 Posted August 13, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sean, You are right, I do love the zm focus ring movement. I am sending the 'lux to solms before breaking it in! Regards Two things... 1) The Zeiss, of course, has more DOF wide open 2) The feel of the Zeiss focus ring movement (and related connections) may just suit you better. The Leica lens may also need to break in a bit. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fursan Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share #8 Posted August 13, 2007 Mark, I too am sending it to solms. I am sure once corrected and used, it might get better over time. Regards I agree, the 50/1.4 has floating elements which mean there is more to do as you focus and I had to send mine back to be adjusted. The focussing ring should be perfectly smooth to allow to make very small adjustments but the focussing action is not as light as some Leica lenses and, as Sean says, it gets better with use. The finder magnifier is useful here... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fursan Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted August 13, 2007 Arthur, I am glad that it is working well for you. I guess I have to put mine thru the ( what seems almost the norm ) of having solms look after this lens and the M8. I don't know why they need my M8 along with it though? Best. and was disappointed at how stiff the focus ring was at the extremes & particularly in closehappily this has eased up after a few weeks use, though it is still a bit stiff on the near focus end I have found it very accurate to focus even wide open at its close focus limit what surprised me most was how much this lens weighs ...I got a chrome version which I believe weighs more than the black & though I find such aesthetics a triffling matter, it does look handsome on my chrome M8 this lens renders OOF beautifully and handles specular highlights with aplomb ...I find mine shockingly sharp even wide open it has already become one of my favorites on the M8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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