p.5 #4 · Through Walter Mandler Glass (on FF Only)
Jonas B wrote:
Joakim, the 80Lux isn't on that list. Neither are the first versions of the R50Lux. I'm pretty sure the 80 is a Mandler design and IIRC the 50 Luxes are that as well (maybe with the exception of the last E60 version - shame on me, I have owned that lens but can't say for sure now a couple of years later).
EDIT: I may very well be wrong about the 50mm lenses. Checking another source didn't list them either. It would be nice to have a complete and correct list available here as a reference for this thread.
Yes, so far as I know, the only 50 Mandler was responsible for aside from the Summicron is the Noctilux 50/1, the purchase of which has created many an internal debate for me. If we could turn back the clock to when B&H was selling them for 3k, the decision would already be made. But I just can't talk myself into spending 5-7k for one.
p.5 #5 · Through Walter Mandler Glass (on FF Only)
freaklikeme wrote:
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Yes, so far as I know, the only 50 Mandler was responsible for aside from the Summicron is the Noctilux 50/1, the purchase of which has created many an internal debate for me. If we could turn back the clock to when B&H was selling them for 3k, the decision would already be made. But I just can't talk myself into spending 5-7k for one.
I have now checked Irwin's books and you are right.
5-7 thousands of dollars... that's quite some money for a lens. But, the Noctilux 50/1.0 images are often nice...
p.5 #7 · Through Walter Mandler Glass (on FF Only)
Jonas B wrote:
I have now checked Irwin's books and you are right.
5-7 thousands of dollars... that's quite some money for a lens. But, the Noctilux 50/1.0 images are often nice...
It's an interesting lens. I rented it for a couple of days to try and get it out of my system, but it's not a lens that gets mastered in a couple of days. It is surprisingly sharp in the center wide open, given the age of the design. Someday I might find a user-condition bargain, but until then, I'll be content with the Summicron.
p.5 #12 · Through Walter Mandler Glass (on FF Only)
I decided to spend the day using only the Elmarit-M 28 vIII, partially because I knew it would come in handy, but mostly because if I don’t force myself to leave the Lux 35 in the bag, the 28 doesn’t get used all that much.
p.5 #18 · Through Walter Mandler Glass (on FF Only)
Great thread... The 75/1.4 and/or 80/1.4 is one I've lusted after for some time... I had the chance to try the 75 once for a couple hours during a meet-up with another FMer in Toronto last year. Happen to have some of that online too...
All my Leica glass is too new, mostly of the ASPH era...
With the M system I haven't really been a huge 75mm fan, preferring the 50/90 gap. But the 75 Lux was an amazing lens to try and found it pretty easy to focus too. Same with the 50/1. Unfortunately, at least with the newer M glass, it seems Leica has opted for faster focus travel compared to the longer throws of older like the 50/1 and 75 Lux, which is really useful when trying to nail focus wide open. But the tradeoff is it's harder to follow focus...
p.5 #19 · Through Walter Mandler Glass (on FF Only)
B.E.A.Utiful images Ron! Love the 1./50 images! The bokeh is to die for! He last 2 shots are really nice, with the ASPH having a touch more pop on my iPhone 5s...the bokeh of the 1. Is better IMO.
Gregg
p.5 #20 · Through Walter Mandler Glass (on FF Only)
^^^ +1
Ron, thank you for your contribution here.
It almost looks as if the only win-win situation is if you own both versions; pre-ASPH and ASPH. Well, at least in your favourite focal length
