Lens Lineup Rationalization on M8 (75/90)

[Sailor Ted]

They will soon, but it's expensive ...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=361552&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

Roland

And heavy!

 

[harmsr]

Henning & Gabriel,

Thanks for the comments again, which have helped steer me. Doing the Flickr and google searches, etc... have helped in looking at these suggestions.

Considering the size issue, the desire to go with a 90, what I'm looking for in signature, it looks like that it will be the 90/2.8. For the uses I will have of the 90, I think 2.8 will work fine for speed.

Once again - thanks for the suggestions.

Best,

Ray

 

[pundit]

Hmmm - seems I have the 90 elmarit and the 75 lux.

Here is a shot with the lux: http://www.flickr.com/photos/85974234@N00/370927465/in/set-72157594515158107/

I have a shot with the elmarit, however, my wife will not let me post it due to the "harsh light" which really is the sharpness and contrast of the lens. The 90 elmarit is not very flattering to aging skin.

Kitty relented so here are the links:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/85974234@N00/379106530/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/85974234@N00/379106213/

 

[harmsr]

I forget to thank Richard also for his photos from the 2.8.

Magus - I like how the 50 Cron renders so this 2.8 does seem to be my best option.

Thanks again.

Ray

 

[Nemo]

I really recommend the 90 Summicron over the 75 Summicron. The DOF at the same distance from the 90 'cron is about the same as the 75 Summilux wide open, and certainly smaller and lighter.

Yes, but the Summilux has is one stop faster. This implies a shorter exposition time or a lower ISO.

 

[Nemo]

Do I stay with the 75 (100) cron, which is a litte too sharp/contrasty at times for my use and at other times just perfect? Do I consider the 75 Lux, which seems a little too soft for my taste wide open, based on the other threads that I have been watcing? Do I go with the 90 (120) cron?

I have the same problems deciding what lens will complement my 35mm Summilux ASPH.

The 90 Cron is discarted because it is difficult to focus at f/2 in the M8 without the magnifier.

I like the 75 Cron, but sometimes I need an extra stop (low light interiors). The supersharpness can be distracting. It is a very contrasty lens. I love microcontrast for small details, but macrocontrast sometimes bring problems in the highlights, in contrasty conditions.

The Lux have several shortcomings (size, weight, handling), and it is too soft wide open at short distances. This lens is discontinued, its price has increased a lot in the second-hand market and it is very difficult now to find one. I doubt Leica will present a new 75 Summilux. The Summicron costs almost 3,000 dollars, and it is like a 100mm f/2 (in terms of angle of view). The Summilux 50mm plays the role of the 75 Summilux on the M8.