Jodorowsky
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Hi,
I've got the chance to buy either of these lenses, and it'll be my first venture into Leica glass. Obviously, one's f1.4 and the others f2, and I really want to do low light stuff. For that reason alone, is it a no-brainer? Or are there lots of other variables to take into account? The Summicron will cost me £500, and the Summilux £550- 600. It's a big investment, which I've already decided is necessary. I've thought about the KM Hexanon, but I know that I want Leica.
Any help appreciated.
I've got the chance to buy either of these lenses, and it'll be my first venture into Leica glass. Obviously, one's f1.4 and the others f2, and I really want to do low light stuff. For that reason alone, is it a no-brainer? Or are there lots of other variables to take into account? The Summicron will cost me £500, and the Summilux £550- 600. It's a big investment, which I've already decided is necessary. I've thought about the KM Hexanon, but I know that I want Leica.
Any help appreciated.
both are excellent lenses. f2 is not slow, hand holdable down to 1/30 of a second and you can compensate by using faster film. that said the Summilux is also great and particularly good wide open. i have not done the math, but it seems to me the price difference is not that great. my early morning mind thinks that either the Cron is priced a little high, or the Lux a little low and therefore maybe that is the better deal between these two.
Jodorowsky
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Thanks for that; it's the thought of the Summilux that's exciting me more, I must say. The price is still open to negotiation; how high would you go?
Jodorowsky
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Thanks again; I ended up getting the Summilux for £625..... I'll give it a whirl.....