Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/11/10

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Subject: [Leica] Hexanon 50mm/1.2 (from Limited set) against 50mm Summilux pre-ASPH E46...?
From: ricc at embarqmail.com (Ric Carter)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:47:33 -0500
References: <20091110093142.ruez7dzmlsowkg88@www.zabrovsky.org>

just to complicate the picture, don't overlook the CV Nokton  50/1.1

there's a used on on camerquest for $999

ric



On Nov 10, 2009, at 9:31 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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