Ronald M
Veteran
Chrome is heavier than black but wears much better. Chrome stay looking new until the chrome wears off which will take decades. Black gets a dingy appearance fairly soon.
My only complaint is they do not look as good on black bodies.
My only complaint is they do not look as good on black bodies.
Joe Mondello
Resu Deretsiger
WOW I honestly had NO IDEA that they built chrome and black lenses of different materials!
Forgive my ignorance, please!
Forgive my ignorance, please!
borismach
Established
I've all my lenses in black, just for their weigh. I don't believe there is much difference in built quality, if there is any. One of the reasons that I take M-system is because of the light weight of most of its equipment, and its image quality of course. Besides, as I don't have the chance to take photos in extreme temperatures, the adventure of brass doesn't benefit me.
On aesthetic, black lens matches both black and chrome cameras.
Cheerz,
bm
On aesthetic, black lens matches both black and chrome cameras.
Cheerz,
bm
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Turtle
Veteran
I have 50 Lux LHSA BP (brass) and it weighs more than my 90 Elmarit-M. The balance is noticeably more nose heavy that with, say the 50 planar. Nothing wrong with it but very appreciably changes the handling and I personally prefer the lighter lenses. Still, the LHSA BP lens is wonderfully crafted if a bit heavy (presumably teh same as the regular chrome model)