Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/11/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]alex i have both of these lenses. both have their merits. the hex is a bit bigger, i usually shoot @ 1.4 and the results are just fantastic, very creamy much better than the pre-lux @ 1.4. but i had to send my konica to dag for a little adjustment that said both of the lenses are superb On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 6:31 AM, <alex at zabrovsky.org> wrote: > I'm considering expanding my low-light capabilities by some good fast > (under f/2) 50mm lens. Right now I have an offer for Hexanon 50mm/1.2 from > a > Limited set (as sold once with Hexar RF Limited) for around 1700-1800 US$. > 50mm ASPH Lux according to its current market value (used, of course) is > way out of my reach, however 50mm Lux pre-ASPH E46 is also on my list as a > contender for my money. I mean E46 version with 0.7m close focusing > ability. > > So, what would be a common wisdom regarding the choice of that Hexanon > againts Lux pre-ASPH E46 ? > I know Hexanon is a larger one physically and may block probably some 20% > of the view through my 0.85 M7, but is some third stop faster (probably not > issue between 1.4 and 1.2 though). On the other hand, Lux appears to be > slimmer (on pictures, never held one in my hands yet) probably leaving > clear > viewfinder view. > > But what about their comparative performance ? > > What would be fair price ballpark for a used good copy of 50mm Lux pre-ASPH > E46 ? > > Thanks, Alex > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- ------------------------------------- regards, mehrdad