Want to trade 90mm APO toward 75 Summilux

[ben_crabtree]

I don't suppose there's anyone out there that would be interested in taking a 90mm f:2 APO-ASPH Summicron (as new) in trade against a late-model 75mm Summilux in Ex++ condition?

[james_.1]

Not me, but I think you'd be happy with the sharpness results of the

75 lux (seeings how the 90 is sharp), and obviously the speed. I

got some Fuji Provia 100 slides back (no scanner yet) of outings

such as the Denver Museum, people, etc., and the results are

fantastic. Every bit as nice as my 35 lux in performance. I will

especially have to scan the slide of a metal statue of an Indian God

(Vishnu I believe), pops out! Also, some do not like the

size/weight, but covering the whole museum and going out and about I

had no problems with it being around my neck, and I rather like

being able to palm the lens in my left hand, holds steady for shots

at around 1/15th.

[kristian dowling]

James if anyone is getting your Summilux for a 90SAA, it's me

right? Ben I am in the same position as you. But I think that you

shouldn't change if you expect better quality. But for the shorter

focal length, faster speed and slightly easier focusing, except for

f/1.4, which requires much precision.

 

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Good luck

[james_.1]

Yes, the Aussie gets dibs *grin* How is it down under, mate?

Having a g'day? : )

[msitaraman]

Hindu God you mean...There are no Indian gods, anymore than there are

German or Israeli gods :-)

 

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I'd be very interested to see the scan, and hope to visit the museum

some day.

[james_.1]

Ahhh that's right, sometimes I type faster than I think. Sitaraman,

is that an Indian name? That's cool. Anyway, yes I am getting some

slides now that motivate me to get a scanner...maybe that Canonscan

4000... : ) When I get it I'll post! Gotta love museum lighting,

so dramatic. Check out the museum if you get the chance, the

Japanese art is exquisite as well.

[david11]

Ben, I use the 75 Summilux and the 90 SAA, and can say that they both

are excellent lenses. I find myself using the 75 more, with its

slightly wider focal length. Both lenses have approximately the same

DOF at their maximum apertures in the near focusing range; in this

regard they both are fairly equal in focus criticality. I always

regret trading or selling quality equipment. My suggestion is that

you consider keeping the 90 SAA, unless focal length is the primary

consideration.

[kristian dowling]

james....first their was "da da da, da da da da", then their was

"your swartz is faster than mine"....and then "how is it down

under?"

 

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If you want to ask me something, then ask you silly little toy boy

you! **grin**

[james_.1]

Oh boy...r u sure you're wanting to get married to a girl?

roflmao! Anyway, sorry to say, this gun's for hire strictly for

women lol...Is your fiancee jealous yet? *grin*

 

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PS: I know you're just kidding around, you "mates" have quite the

humor.