I would offer one slightly differing opinion on the Lux vs APO. I recently rented an APO and it is a wonderfully sharp lens. On a Monochrom body I think it's unmatched. I currently own the 50mm Lux ASPH II (close focus) and an older ASPH I. The new ASPH II is a different lens - it's not a large difference, but not only does it focus closer, it's sharper. I was curious about this, so I found an article by Jono Slack that outlines the first 3 elements of the lens have new shapes and new materials. Whatever the reason, it is sharper if that matters to you. It also has more aperture blades. I can't really tell much difference in the bokeh balls, but if you really pixel peep it's there.
The GAS side of me really wants the APO lens for no rational reason other than I just want to have it knowing it's a technically outstanding lens. But having used it, and comparing to my CF Lux, I can't look at my wife and then buy the lens without feeling guilty. I love Summilux lenses - there is something just a little different about them - call it rendering, drawing, whatever you like. I'll probably end up buying an APO anyway, and just get over the guilt....
Jan 04, 2025 at 08:35 AM
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