canlogic Posted November 10, 2006 Share #1 Posted November 10, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am new to Leica, just picked up my M8 yesterday. I am trying to figure out the difference between the two 75's other than the f stop difference. I will use this lens for portrait and also evnt type photography like fairs etc. I have the 28 2.8 and the 50 1.4 lux which would probably work for some portrait stuff but I also want something a little longer so that I am not so "in your face" type of thing. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 10, 2006 Posted November 10, 2006 Hi canlogic, Take a look here Lens Question 75 Lux vs 75 Cron. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Frank Sprow Posted November 10, 2006 Share #2 Posted November 10, 2006 I use the Summicron for the primary reason of size. Image quality seems very similar but the smaller lens is much less obtrusive and lighter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted November 10, 2006 Share #3 Posted November 10, 2006 I use the 'Lux, as I need the stop. I've been using this lens with excellent results for many years, but it's an older lens. There is a newer 75 in an asph formulation. That is also a 'cron. I look forward to reevaluating my lenses when the M8 arrives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
canlogic Posted November 10, 2006 Author Share #4 Posted November 10, 2006 Thanks for the info, guess I just need to decide whether I need the stop or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted November 10, 2006 Share #5 Posted November 10, 2006 I've used the 75 lux for some time. I like it for low light work eg in theatres, concerts etc. It is heavier than the 75 cron and it can block part of the viewfinder. However, I don't find this a major problem. If you use it for portraits, it does have a nice slightly creamy signature with good bokeh if that's what you're looking for. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjr Posted November 10, 2006 Share #6 Posted November 10, 2006 The 75mmf2.0 is a modern design which weighs about half of the 1.4 which is a 20year old design. In fact, according to some, the 75mmf2 is....faultless ! Since you have the 50mm1.4 I would opt for the 75mmf2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grober Posted November 10, 2006 Share #7 Posted November 10, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) No question: the Summicron is better from a weight and usability point of view. I sold my 75 'Lux to get the 75 'Cron because of these two issues which are important to me. -g Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
canlogic Posted November 10, 2006 Author Share #8 Posted November 10, 2006 Thanks for the info. Makes sense to me as I really don't need the extra stop and the smaller size and weight is a bonus although after lugging my 1DMKII and L lens combo they are tiny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdewitt Posted November 10, 2006 Share #9 Posted November 10, 2006 I opted for the cron for size/weight considerations. It is the sharpest lens I have ever used for 35mm photography. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eronald Posted November 10, 2006 Share #10 Posted November 10, 2006 My Lux 75 is a bit unsharp at 1.4. Closed down this is a sharp lens. Edmund Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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