75mm f/1.4 Summilux Photos

Pico said:
I fail to understand how an adult could not handle the 75mm Summilux. If it is too heavy, then I have to wonder how such a person could survive.
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Altough this probably is the funniest thing I've read all day - I had the lens for some time, and using it for a whole day on a Leica M6 without accessories (grip, winder) is nearly impossible. It didn't balance at all. On the M8 it was better though.

martin
 
helenhill said:
Whoa...BRILLIANT Shot Raid.....:D
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Thank you, Helen.
I used Kodak 100UC and the lens may have been set at 1.4-2.0. Getting the lens to focus hand held can be a challenge.

My wife does not like this image, by the way. She feels that the light is creating shadowing that isnot flattering for Lina's face. I like the image. I love my daughter.
 
helenhill said:
Who needs pants Pockets
I'll strap it to my Body..... :p
had the 35 1.2 nokton and the size & weight did not Bother me.
Both lenses share the same weight but Different Dimensions.

It is now my ONLY BIG lens I own.....its worth every bit in weight... :D

Cheers- H
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I guess it also depends how much you walk with your kit. Spent 7 hours today walking in the streets of Paris. Putting my 60mm Hexanon on the M9 balances well but is already heavy (400 grs) after a while, especially if you carry your camera in your hand.
I guess the ones that do not complain about the weight drive to take pictures ;)
 
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I did an all day event with M8 and 75/lux, towards the end of the day, I'd put it down for coffee breaks.

There are no photos during coffee breaks.
 
The lens weighs 560 grams. When I can't walk around all day with an extra 560 grams, I'm punching out.

Other lenses weigh less, but the images from it keep it in my bag.
 
MikeL said:
The lens weighs 560 grams. When I can't walk around all day with an extra 560 grams, I'm punching out.

Other lenses weigh less, but the images from it keep it in my bag.
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Oh hello Mike
I read that the 1st version / 1980-82 is 490 grams
thats the ONE I'm getting (1980) .... w-detachable Hood
is the latter versions 2 or 3 weigh in at 560g ?
 
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I may have the second version, Helen. It is manageable to carry such a lens the entire day. I may take it with me on my next Cairo trip. The opportunities are worth the risk of theft.
 
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helenhill said:
Oh hello Mike
I read that the 1st version / 1980-82 is 490 grams
thats the ONE I'm getting (1980) .... w-detachable Hood
is the latter versions 2 or 3 weigh in at 560g ?
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Hi Helen,
That sounds right, the first one is lighter. I rarely extend the hood on mine since it is so flare resistant, so I don't think you'll need the hood much. For me, it balances much better than the other heavy weight, the noctilux.

I knew I had to try one when I read it was Walter Mandler's favorite lens, and I'm glad I did. Not everyone likes using the focal length, but it sure can create beautiful images in the right hands.
 
I have had the lens for about 3 months, but these are my first results with it.

I can see myself traveling with this lens with the main purpose of taking portraits.
Maybe the Lux with a 35mm Summicron.
 
My Lux has a built-in hood, so it is a Type 2 Lux.
The going rate for a very clean Lux is about $2500 used or more. Am I right?
 
There are times when I really miss the 75 lux. But I just wasn't using it enough. And the size did bother me.
Obviously, the lenses I put on my D700 dwarf the 75 lux, but I expect then again, the camera itself is much bigger.
Some of it, for me at least, is a balance issue. The 75 lux just seems to dominate the camera its mounted upon. Still, I won't be surprised if I end up with another one some day.
 
tbarker13 said:
There are times when I really miss the 75 lux. But I just wasn't using it enough. And the size did bother me.
Obviously, the lenses I put on my D700 dwarf the 75 lux, but I expect then again, the camera itself is much bigger.
Some of it, for me at least, is a balance issue. The 75 lux just seems to dominate the camera its mounted upon. Still, I won't be surprised if I end up with another one some day.
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So for a Version 2 Lux $2500 is too high for you.
What is the going rate then?
 
raid said:
So for a Version 2 Lux $2500 is too high for you.
What is the going rate then?
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That sounds like it is in the right ballpark - depending on condition. Though it has been at least a year since I was paying attention the 75 lux market.
 
tbarker13 said:
That sounds like it is in the right ballpark - depending on condition. Though it has been at least a year since I was paying attention the 75 lux market.
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I then got a great deal from someone. Thanks.
 
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MikeL said:
That sounds right, the first one is lighter. quote]

Perhaps I am mistaken, but my understanding is that the second version is slightly lighter than the first version, and this would explain the premium in price between the first and second versions.

I find that a TA Rapidwinder, TA Rapidgrip and a Leica 1.40X magnifier are ergonomic improvements that bring out the full capabilities of this lens. Still smaller and lighter than a Nikon F3 with a motor drive. Also for me, a heavy camera is a steady camera for hand held.

Helen, if you want to handle a 75 Lux V.2, come to the next NYC Meet-Up this Sunday at Lorelie's. I'll bring my pimped out M6 with Rapidwinder, Rapidgrip and 1.40X magnifier along with my 75 lUX V.2.

The slow focus is not an issue if you practice-practice-practice. I have an image that was a "shot in the dark" that was taken in a bar wide open at 1/15th second. Focus was about 12 feet away, I was seated at a table, and I used the chair and table to form a tripod with my elbows. One guy at our table had just enough light for a shot. In the background were all these Christmas lights to make multi-point light sources to add to the high contrast lighting.

As far as pricing: My understanding is that the same low coma glass used to make a Noctilux was used to make the 75 Lux, and the performance I have seen kinda verifys it. Dealer pricing on E-Bay for collectors is a lot more than 2.5K for 2d versions. About a $500.00 discount for a version one. A Noctilux is a heavier lens BTW, and in comparing prices to a Noctilux 75 Luxes are cheap.

Cal
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It's the German one that is lighter

It's the German one that is lighter

Of the two later ones with built in hoods, the last one made in Germany is a bit lighter. Some call it the V3, but it is the same optics as v2. Still much heavier than a V1.

Calzone said:
MikeL said:
That sounds right, the first one is lighter. quote]

Perhaps I am mistaken, but my understanding is that the second version is slightly lighter than the first version, and this would explain the premium in price between the first and second versions.

I find that a TA Rapidwinder, TA Rapidgrip and a Leica 1.40X magnifier are ergonomic improvements that bring out the full capabilities of this lens. Still smaller and lighter than a Nikon F3 with a motor drive. Also for me, a heavy camera is a steady camera for hand held.

Helen, if you want to handle a 75 Lux V.2, come to the next NYC Meet-Up this Sunday at Lorelie's. I'll bring my pimped out M6 with Rapidwinder, Rapidgrip and 1.40X magnifier along with my 75 lUX V.2.

The slow focus is not an issue if you practice-practice-practice. I have an image that was a "shot in the dark" that was taken in a bar wide open at 1/15th second. Focus was about 12 feet away, I was seated at a table, and I used the chair and table to form a tripod with my elbows. One guy at our table had just enough light for a shot. In the background were all these Christmas lights to make multi-point light sources to add to the high contrast lighting.

As far as pricing: My understanding is that the same low coma glass used to make a Noctilux was used to make the 75 Lux, and the performance I have seen kinda verifys it. Dealer pricing on E-Bay for collectors is a lot more than 2.5K for 2d versions. About a $500.00 discount for a version one. A Noctilux is a heavier lens BTW, and in comparing prices to a Noctilux 75 Luxes are cheap.

Cal
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