35mm summilux-m vs summicron asph vs summilux asym

[pat3]

I have a 35mm summilux-m non asph lens already, and interested in the latest asph version.

 

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Do you think I should go for the summilux asph or summicron asph? Price is not really the subject.

[jackflesher]

Performance-wise, the two 35 asphs can essentially be considered the

same lens; one just has an extra stop. Since money isn't an object,

get the 'Lux. That way if you ever need the extra stop you've got

it. OTOH, the 'Cron is a tad shorter and more compact.

 

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[michael_kastner]

Pat, Jack is absolutely right. Both are basically the same (except for

the f/1.4) <i>because</i> they are both ASPHs. The difference in

prices (judging by those here) is about 37% or about USD 785. I myself

chose the 2/35A because it's smaller and I don't always need f/1.4. If

you don't either, think of all the film you can buy instead. Or what

lens next.

[anon_terry]

<i>...and I don't always need f/1.4.</i>

 

<p>But at those few times when f/1.4 will make or break the picture,

that's when you'll wish you had it! If price isn't the problem, then

you should get the fastest version possible, especially when there's

no optical penalty and really very little size and weight difference.

[stefan www.randlkofer.co]

i have the 35lux asph and it's a very fine lens. if i would buy

again, i'd go for the cron. the lux is just too long for my taste.

[tom_tong]

I have played with the 'cron and the 'lux at a camera store and money

is also not the issue to me. I finally took the 'cron because I quite

like the size of the 'cron. I am sure the 'lux is a good lens though.

[ned_learned]

Keep the Simmilux original for a super compact set-up for after dark

and, if you use the 35MM focal length for everyday daylight

shooting, buy the new Summicron. I did just that and have the best

of both worlds. There is another possible solution. Keep the

summilux and buy the 28Mm summicron. That lens will knock your socks

off even at F2.

Kajabbi

[bob haight]

Unless you shoot BW which you develop yourself, I would opt for the

cron. You rarely need the speed in color plus negative color is so

great these days at 400 or 800

[jay_.]

If the price isn't an issue then definitely get the Lux ASPH. And

definitely sell the non-ASPH, as you will never use it once you have

the ASPH.

[roberto_watson_garc_a]

if money wouldn't be a topic, the I'd get the asph'lux, but keep

my 'cron preasph, pay all my debts and go traveling the world, ho yes

and buy some film.

[Robin Smith]

I too got a 'cron, because the 'lux is good deal bigger and heavier.

But fast is always good in my opinion. If I find I need a 'lux later

on I will have to get one, but so far I have not felt the need for it.

In many ways if I do get a faster M lens it is more likely to be the

50mm 'lux

[kristian dowling]

I second Jack's comments. And I don't belive that the black Lux

Asph is that much bigger and heavier than the Cron. Some

people are real wimps. If you are not limited by $$$, don't limit

yourself with the Cron. But either lens will amaze.

[lonersam]

But how about the bokeh? Which might give a fancier bokeh?