trev2401
Long Live Film!!!
Ok...
sorry for creating a new thread.... but.
Ok... apart from the uber pretty 750$ cron i mentioned in a previous thread, there are a number of beaters for 350$ at Map camera here in tokyo.
However, there are a bunch of Hex 50s F2, for 500 or so USD$ in minty condition.
Anyone have any opinions on those vs the 50 crons, particularly for bokeh and contrast?
apologies if this topic has been hammered to death.......
thanks!
sorry for creating a new thread.... but.
Ok... apart from the uber pretty 750$ cron i mentioned in a previous thread, there are a number of beaters for 350$ at Map camera here in tokyo.
However, there are a bunch of Hex 50s F2, for 500 or so USD$ in minty condition.
Anyone have any opinions on those vs the 50 crons, particularly for bokeh and contrast?
apologies if this topic has been hammered to death.......
thanks!
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
It's me again ... I have both lenses Trev and they have different qualities. I find the bokeh of the DR more pleasing to the eye than the Hex but the Hex is a sharper lens and smaller ... it also has a built in hood. Given the choice of a beater DR or mint Hexanon I would take the Hexanon every time. $500.00 for a mint Konica is a fair price ... I just bought one from Matsuiya Store and paid $460.00.
Hex at f2 on my M8
DR at f2 with eyes on with BW400CN
Hex at f2 on my M8
DR at f2 with eyes on with BW400CN
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trev2401
Long Live Film!!!
Keith... thanks!!
lovely shots, particularly of the ducati....
THe thing about sharpness, hmm.. i already have a G1 + the zeiss 45 planar and it's sharp as tack, which gets irritating at times particularly for closeups and all. Is the hex that much sharper compared to the DR???
kinda leaning towards the dr now...
lovely shots, particularly of the ducati....
THe thing about sharpness, hmm.. i already have a G1 + the zeiss 45 planar and it's sharp as tack, which gets irritating at times particularly for closeups and all. Is the hex that much sharper compared to the DR???
kinda leaning towards the dr now...
Didier
"Deed"
A lovely, affordable alternative might also be the LTM Nikkor 50/2 with it's typical 50's signature, if I can throw a peso in...
Didier
Didier
pvenables
Established
Trev
Any way you can try both before you buy, if only taking some shots outside the shop [or even better in the shop with both lenses wide open to give you an idea of the out-of-focus look ] ?.
I haven't got the Hexanon but have seen pictures taken with it and it looks fine.
I have a lovely DR but
It flares like a demon. You will need a hood, making the lens feel large and heavy
I have found that if you take portraits against a "busy" background [leaves on trees, handwritten menus in a restaurant] the background intrudes - if what I believe "bokeh" to mean is correct, I'm not sure I like the DRs "bokeh". Stopped down, or with a "simpler" background, it makes beautiful photos. It is more than sharp enough.
Just out of interest I don't have the bokeh problem with my Elmar-M. If you can deal with the 2.8 max aperture, it's a great lens IMO.
Happy hunting
Paul
Any way you can try both before you buy, if only taking some shots outside the shop [or even better in the shop with both lenses wide open to give you an idea of the out-of-focus look ] ?.
I haven't got the Hexanon but have seen pictures taken with it and it looks fine.
I have a lovely DR but
It flares like a demon. You will need a hood, making the lens feel large and heavy
I have found that if you take portraits against a "busy" background [leaves on trees, handwritten menus in a restaurant] the background intrudes - if what I believe "bokeh" to mean is correct, I'm not sure I like the DRs "bokeh". Stopped down, or with a "simpler" background, it makes beautiful photos. It is more than sharp enough.
Just out of interest I don't have the bokeh problem with my Elmar-M. If you can deal with the 2.8 max aperture, it's a great lens IMO.
Happy hunting
Paul
Avotius
Some guy
Got to love the DR and the Hexanon both, I personally chose the Zeiss Planar ZM. All these lenses are kind of the same in terms that they are all bloody good and they are all completely different from each other in the way that they all render images differently. If you ask me though I would think a DR would be a winner if you can get a decent one at a good price otherwise a Hexanon at 500 might be the way to go. Either way just remember to take a lot of photos with it!
trev2401
Long Live Film!!!
Thanks guys....
i did a bit of shopping on da bay, and well.. yeah.. 750$ a tad expensive for a DR i feel. I guess i'll just hunt around for a while more.
On another note, anyone have a DR? hehe....
i did a bit of shopping on da bay, and well.. yeah.. 750$ a tad expensive for a DR i feel. I guess i'll just hunt around for a while more.
On another note, anyone have a DR? hehe....
pvdhaar
Peter
Aren't these wonderful times? I doubt that there's ever been a period where you had more and better choice in M-Mount than now.Avotius said:
Graybeard
Longtime IIIf User
The Hexanon 50mm is a worthy competitor to the Summicron both in terms of optical performance and build quality - I shoot with both.
My own inclination would be to go with a new Hexanon over a heavily used Summicron. You won't be unhappy with the Hexanon.
My own inclination would be to go with a new Hexanon over a heavily used Summicron. You won't be unhappy with the Hexanon.
venchka
Veteran
Geeeeeze, I have a nice Dual Range Summicron. I would like to have the 50mm M-Hexanon. Both. At the same time. One on Bigfoot and the other on Bubba. They are both good. Just different.