50 Lux Black Crome

[Leslie22]

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Does anyone have an opinion on the Brass , black Crome version of the 50 Lux. Is it "exactly" tyre same optically as the regular version etc , Thanks

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[Ecar]

The BC is E43, while the regular one is E46, so it's highly unlikely that they are "exactly" the same...

In terms of overall rendering? Yes, close enough. I never compared them side-by-side and I don't have the regular version anymore.

[WvE]

Beautiful lens, mechanically and optically. Just a bit on the heavy side. 

[anickpick]

vor 1 Stunde schrieb Leslie22:

Does anyone have an opinion on the Brass , black Crome version of the 50 Lux. Is it "exactly" tyre same optically as the regular version etc , Thanks

They are optically the same.

Vignetting wide open is different which leads to a slightly different look.

[Yellow_78]

I thought they only made 500 of these? Seems like they are making more as it's still available new?

I remember reading an article and it saying that it was optically the same just the outside more vintage design. I own it and like the feel, the weight and am a fan of the scalloped focus ring. 

[jaeger]

There is one in black paint which is limited and very rare.  The black chrome is over few thousands made I believe. 

[Jeff S]

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[jakontil]

Another one made in portugal, where’s this limited edition from? Officially announced, unofficial ended limited run

[hdmesa]

On 6/9/2022 at 1:28 AM, anickpick said:

They are optically the same.

Vignetting wide open is different which leads to a slightly different look.

Fred Miranda tested both and found no difference in vignetting.

[anickpick]

vor 6 Stunden schrieb hdmesa:

Fred Miranda tested both and found no difference in vignetting.

The transition is smoother with the standard lens.

First one standard lens / second one black chrome:

 

 

 

 

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[evikne]

1 hour ago, anickpick said:

The transition is smoother with the standard lens.

First one standard lens / second one black chrome:

 

 

 

 

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Not so easy to compare these pictures, because the WB, and partly the angle, is different. But I've had both lenses too, and share the experience – the pictures from the standard version feel a little smoother than the BC. But I'm not sure if it's just something I believe, because the tactile experience is different (the BC has a tighter user experience, and maybe that leads me to believe that the pictures are "tighter" as well).

Edited June 17, 2022 by evikne

[overexposed]

The black chrome and non black chrome are identical optically wise, of course there can be sample variations, but officially the BC didnt have a new optically formula

[anickpick]

vor 1 Stunde schrieb evikne:

Not so easy to compare these pictures, because the WB, and partly the angle, is different. But I've had both lenses too, and share the experience – the pictures from the standard version feel a little smoother than the BC. But I'm not sure if it's just something I believe, because the tactile experience is different (the BC has a tighter user experience, and maybe that leads me to believe that the pictures are "tighter" as well).

It's only in the very far corners where the two lenses differ in terms of vignetting. There is no difference in optical performance otherwise.

[hdmesa]

10 hours ago, anickpick said:

It's only in the very far corners where the two lenses differ in terms of vignetting. There is no difference in optical performance otherwise.

Was there a filter on them or where they both shot bare? Was the hood attached to the BC?

[anickpick]

vor 36 Minuten schrieb hdmesa:

Was there a filter on them or where they both shot bare? Was the hood attached to the BC?

good point. Both had a B+W xs-pro clear filter / no hood.

[hdmesa]

20 minutes ago, anickpick said:

good point. Both had a B+W xs-pro clear filter / no hood.

Hmm, so could be the BC's narrower snoot doesn't accept filters quite as well without some minor vignetting. If so, that also could mean slightly decreased corner sharpness if the filter is still in the way at infinity focus.