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Subject: [Leica] Hexanon 50mm/1.2 (from Limited set) against 50mm Summilux pre-ASPH E46...?
From: msadat at gmail.com (mehrdad)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:06 -0800
References: <20091110093142.ruez7dzmlsowkg88@www.zabrovsky.org>

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
>
>
>
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Replies: Reply from mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner) ([Leica] Hexanon 50mm/1.2 (from Limited set) against 50mm Summilux pre-ASPH E46...?)
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