tedd Posted August 31, 2020 Share #1  Posted August 31, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi gang, After much internal debate I have decided that a 75/80mm Lux isn't for me (mostly because of cost), but I still have a hankering for a portrait lens with some extra magic and low light ability. As a quick refresh, I have an M-E 240 and SL with M adaptor plus 28mm Elmarit-M v4, 50mm Summicron-M v5 and 90mm Elmarit-M v2. The Cron is my go-to on the M, which I usually shoot around f8 but might stop down for portraits or when light requires. My question is, does the 50mm Lux-R hold up to the Type 3 M? I could afford to get one of these as a special occasion lens for the SL and still keep the Cron on my M, which sounds about ideal. If not, I could sell the Cron and get a Lux-M pre-ASPH. Would this still satisfy me for shooting street or does it not quite live up to the Cron? I know that it's heavier, but I'm only 32 and lugged around a Canon 5diii + L glass until very recently. I'd also like to keep the classic Mandler rendering I get with my current trio. Thanks for entertaining my rants and silly ideas! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 31, 2020 Posted August 31, 2020 Hi tedd, Take a look here 50mm Summilux Type 3 vs R (+Lux vs Cron). I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wda Posted August 31, 2020 Share #2  Posted August 31, 2020 Tedd, why do you lust for Summilux speed when you mostly shoot at f/8? I think your lies within your question. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedd Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share #3  Posted August 31, 2020 32 minutes ago, wda said: Tedd, why do you lust for Summilux speed when you mostly shoot at f/8? I think your lies within your question. I know, I'm a maniac! When I look back through my Canon archive I do find a few shots where I used my 50mm 1.2 pretty close to wide open, whether for low light or aesthetic, but I am mostly stopped down as street is usually my thing. I guess I just miss having the option? 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! Weyes Blood by Theo Batchelor, on Flickr Lasca by Theo Batchelor, on Flickr  2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Weyes Blood by Theo Batchelor, on Flickr Lasca by Theo Batchelor, on Flickr  ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/312859-50mm-summilux-type-3-vs-r-lux-vs-cron/?do=findComment&comment=4036768'>More sharing options...
tedd Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share #4  Posted August 31, 2020 PS: I never realised how ugly the OOF areas are in that second picture before now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankap Posted August 31, 2020 Share #5  Posted August 31, 2020 I would say, the background is not optimal. Too much the same tint or so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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