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Hey guys, I'm looking for a fast 90mm lens for my M 240 and maybe later an A7r to use for sports, concerts and portraits (like the stuff you can see on my Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/48126456@N05/ ). However, I was not able to find any in-depth comparison of the two main options - the Leica Summicron M 90mm (1980 - 1998) and the Leica Summicron M 90mm APO (1998 - current). I only heard that the newer one is "better", but I haven't seen any proof of that. Does anybody have any experience with one or both lenses and can tell me how big the difference is? Or do you know any online comparison between the two? Full size samples would be incredibly helpful too. My budget isn't endless either, but I could get the non-APO version for about €900 and the APO one for about €1 800 used in very good condition - which one represents better value in your opinion? Thank you in advance for any help!
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I found a used Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2, type 4 (with the focus tab). It was in so-so shape, mechanically ok but with the aperture ring a bit loose and with a few small friction scratches on the rear element. It was also dusty inside, showing maybe traces of fungus. I took my chance and had it CLA'd and it turned out to be pretty good. Finally it wasn't fungus, just weird dust. The rear element scratches don't seem to affect the pictures. I am using it on my A7II with my Voigtlander close focus M adapter. I don't really like the focus tab handling, it feels awkward, maybe it's a question of getting used to. There is some vignetting wide open, easily correctable in post. No color shift in the corners. Here's a picture I took today, I think the 3d pop is rather stunning, and it is razor sharp, wide open. mile-end-anarchy by Colin Surprenant, on Flickr I'll post more picts shortly. Colin
