ryee3 Posted August 15, 2009 Share #1 Posted August 15, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Planning on purchasing a used 75mm M lens. Pros and Cons of the f1,4 vs f2.0? Which one to purchase and why. Thanks for everyones thoughts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 15, 2009 Posted August 15, 2009 Hi ryee3, Take a look here 75mm M Summilux vs APO Summmicron. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
zeitz Posted August 16, 2009 Share #2 Posted August 16, 2009 The cron is one of the sharpest lenses in the lineup. The lux was not nearly as good. The lux is also in the hard to focus category. That said, there is not substitute for speed and shallow depth of field. So, as always, the decision is to be made on the type of pictures you intend to make. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Calahan Posted August 16, 2009 Share #3 Posted August 16, 2009 The Summicron wasn't made when I bought my Summilux. To do it over again, I'd get the Summicron. Smaller, lighter in weight, and I can't remember the last time I shot at f/1.4. That said, I have not had any problems with the Summilux as described above. A quality lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitz Posted August 16, 2009 Share #4 Posted August 16, 2009 The softness is at f1.4. At f2.0 the cron is markedly better. By f5.6 the lux approaches the cron. The 50mm lux Asp and the 75mm lux at f1.4 are in two different leagues. I wish Leica would update and reissue the 75mm lux with the technology that is in the 50mm lux. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryee3 Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted August 16, 2009 Thanks for all your repsonses. I also searched the above title to check previous threads and many have responded, aswering my qustion even before I had this particular thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted August 16, 2009 Share #6 Posted August 16, 2009 I like my 75 lux a lot. It's one of my favourite lenses. The 75 cron is like a 50 lux asph on steroids - searingly sharp. The 75 lux, however, is a beautiful portrait lens with really creamy bokeh - differnet signature. Oh and the extra stop sometimes helps too. Decide what you want to use it for first and then choose your tool. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted August 16, 2009 Share #7 Posted August 16, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I wouldn't argue with anyone who said that the 75mm 'Lux was the finest Leica M lens ever made. Maybe the finest small format lens made by anyone. Some say that the Canon 85mm f1.2 comes close and the 90mm R is damn close. Whether it's the very, very best is not important at this level - it's very bloody good. It's rendition is beautiful, it's bokeh is supreme, it's sharpness is stunning. It's not a 'brittle' rendition where wide-open sharpness is everything. It's use at f1.4 can only be matched by a lens with the ability to go wider than f2.0. Add a LeicaGoodies STEER to it and the handling is smooth and precise. However, it needs to be handled with some expertise as there's little forgiveness at f1.4 close in. The M8 is a god send for it as confirming the sharpness before moving on can be very useful. I've used the 75mm Summicron as well and without doubt that's a terrific lens and easier to handle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted August 16, 2009 Share #8 Posted August 16, 2009 I second Rolo in his expression adding that the closest R one (using both of them) is the the 80/1.4. déja vue : Summilux M Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted August 16, 2009 Share #9 Posted August 16, 2009 I second Rolo in his expression adding that the closest R one (using both of them) is the the 80/1.4. And I'm still looking for one (80/1.4) Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryee3 Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted August 16, 2009 approximate cost differences for a used lens? a range is fine... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 17, 2009 Share #11 Posted August 17, 2009 I second Rolo in his expression adding that the closest R one (using both of them) is the the 80/1.4. That is not surprising, as it is basically the same lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twittle Posted August 17, 2009 Share #12 Posted August 17, 2009 That is not surprising, as it is basically the same lens. That's exactily what I was thinking. I've never used the Summicron, but I absolutely love the results from my Lux. Everyone says the Cron is sharper, and if sharpness is your main criterion, you should probably get it; the Lux is certainly sharp enough, though, and as others have said, its other qualities are fabulous. I wouldn't trade mine for a Cron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted August 17, 2009 Share #13 Posted August 17, 2009 blah, sharpness. What's into sharpness alone when, on the other hand, you have a sharp lens AND a stop more with the Summilux? A Quality stop is always worth more if you ask me. And the summilux is plenty sharp to begin with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budrichard Posted August 20, 2009 Share #14 Posted August 20, 2009 The current 75mm Lux is old tech. The 75mm cron is simply a fabulous lens on all accounts. If you want both f1.4 and ASPH, wait as Leica will eventually reissue the 75 Lux ala the Noctilux but have your wallet ready!-Dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe D. Posted August 20, 2009 Share #15 Posted August 20, 2009 About sharpness on Summilux 75mm. Here a picture taken with Summilux-M 75 on M8 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! It's a very demanding lens, difficult to focus when full open (like here, i took 3 or 4 shots to be right on focus on his eye, moving slightly my head back and forth) I find this lens very good at close distance (~2 - 3m) @ f/1.4, otherwise the Summicron Asph is sharp as a razor. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! It's a very demanding lens, difficult to focus when full open (like here, i took 3 or 4 shots to be right on focus on his eye, moving slightly my head back and forth) I find this lens very good at close distance (~2 - 3m) @ f/1.4, otherwise the Summicron Asph is sharp as a razor. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/93573-75mm-m-summilux-vs-apo-summmicron/?do=findComment&comment=999339'>More sharing options...
NB23 Posted August 21, 2009 Share #16 Posted August 21, 2009 The current 75mm Lux is old tech. The 75mm cron is simply a fabulous lens on all accounts. If you want both f1.4 and ASPH, wait as Leica will eventually reissue the 75 Lux ala the Noctilux but have your wallet ready!-Dick "Old-tech", a word that is supposed to scare people off, I guess, with no real meaning. Same goes for the ASPH lenses that are supposedly "clinical" (such bushllit, if you ask me). Two shots with a lens that is simply fabulous on all accounts, and it's not the cron. Outstanding sharpness, fine contrast and a personality that is unique. Summilux-75 in all its glory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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