is this THE portrait lens to rule them all?

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📷✨ Dive into the vintage charm of a classic portrait lens! Have you ever wondered what makes the Leica 75mm f/1.4 stand out in the crowded world of portrait photography? Why do photographers cherish this lens designed in the 1980s, and how does it hold up with modern mirrorless cameras across various brands? Discover the unique qualities that might make this the portrait lens to rule them all!
In this deep dive, we explore:
What is "image quality" beyond mere sharpness, and how does the Leica 75mm f/1.4 redefine it?
How does bokeh contribute to a lens's reputation, and what does "good" bokeh even mean?
Why might vibrant and rich color rendition be crucial for portrait lenses, and how does this lens handle skin tones?
How do different focal lengths affect your portraits, and why might 75mm be more beneficial than the classic 85mm?
What are the implications of using a manual focus lens in an era dominated by autofocus technologies?
How does this lens integrate with different camera systems like Leica M, SL, and even non-Leica brands like Sony, Canon, Nikon & Fuji?
What historical context and design philosophy underpin the 75mm Summilux, and why might the version produced under Dr. Walter Mandler's supervision be the one to seek out?
Whether you're a seasoned photographer or a curious enthusiast, join us as we answer these questions and more, revealing why the Leica 75mm f/1.4 might just be the most transformative piece of gear in your camera bag. If classic aesthetics and timeless design speak to you, don't miss out on discovering the magic of this legendary lens!
🎥💡 Subscribe and share your thoughts! Have you used this lens? What are your experiences? Let's discuss in the comments below!
00:00 Which Lens?
00:14 What is the Image quality like?
06:13 How does it handle?
07:19 On M Cameras?
08:52 On SL Cameras?
09:51 On Canon, Nikon or Sony Cameras?
10:37 On Digital Medium Format?
11:28 Who isn't this lens for?
12:35 Who could this lens be for?
13:32 My final recommendation on which version to get
16:37 One last bit of honesty about this lens

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6 июл 2024

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@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

❓ What's your most important portrait tip or trick?

@Photojouralist123 2 месяца назад

Use good Profo lights

@sebastiang7183 Месяц назад

Find a good-looking model willing to wear little cloths. Nobody then looks at the technical aspects of your portrait.

@ABSeddYT 2 месяца назад

Your videos are a not yet well known treasure. Keep it up.

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

Thank you mate. Very kind of you to say. 🙂

@markosx01 Месяц назад

Hey Oli, love your videos! Thanks for making them. Would love to see even more content.

@oliscurra Месяц назад

Thank you mate. The next one is in the works. Coming next week. Let me ask you though: other than gear reviews what sort of content do you enjoy?

@brusselssprout1 2 месяца назад

I owned it in the film days, loved its rendition (you express very clearly what makes it so lovely) but had a hard time focusing it wide open at portrait distance. It really challenges the limits of rangefinder focusing. It is also large and heavy for a M lens, and I traded it in for a 75mm summicron, which is much more practical but less magical. Anyway, that 75 'lux will be fantastic on any of the current generation of mirrorless bodies, and I deeply regret not owning it anymore. Unaffordable for me at current prices with my current revenues. I have been told that the latest Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 behaves very similarly. Have not seen any serious comparisons though. Thanks for the video.

@rafabalaguergarcia690 2 месяца назад

It's been a while since I didn't see someone taking pictures that I considered inspiration beyond the masters of photography such as Cartier-Bresson, Peter Lindbergh, etc. and I think you can enter in that category. I'm not comparing you with the goat but I can see inspiration in your photos, you can really transmit a mood and a point of view that is quite hard to find. Congratulations ❤

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

Hey Rafa, thank you very much for the lovely words. It's very kind of you. I'm certainly no master, but I do love photography. That's for sure. 🙂

@erikgrossman 25 дней назад

The reason I bought a v3 of the 75mm Summilux is that it came factory 6-bit coded and apparently was tuned for digital vs film. The focus of my copy has always been spot on for portraits closer to minimum focus distance. Like you, this is also my favorite lens.

@user-gg6yr9iq3v 2 месяца назад

Excellent discussion. I have a Summilux-R 80mm (1986), which was introduced by Mandler at the same time as the 75mm. It has similar qualities and is somewhat cheaper than the 75mm on the used market.

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

That’s a very good point mate. I’ve never used the R version of this lens, but what I hear is exactly what you say. What other R lenses do you like?

@user-gg6yr9iq3v 2 месяца назад

@@oliscurra Only have the 80mm. I didn't know R lenses existed until I was browsing B&H for used lenses.

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

Still a great buy. Unfortunately the prices have been jacked up over the past few years. Generally you get closer focussing distances, heavier lenses & longer focus throws for the same engineering knowhow of how to curve glass to make beautiful things...

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 месяца назад

This is my favorite M lens

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

Mine too mate. The dream would be to have this lens as a 35 as well and I'm set. What do you shoot it on mainly?

@PeterCoulsonPhotographer 2 месяца назад

@@oliscurra Sl2 and Sl2s

@Zimh91 2 месяца назад

Great review Oli, and wondeful photos !! Thanks a lot, always super inspiring 🚀 This 75 Lux is a dream portrait lens for sure, even more on a SL body. For now, I am enjoying my (not so fancy, but still great) 50 Lux ASPH. Did you already try this one in the past ? 🙂

@mauricerijnders3507 2 месяца назад

Thnx Oli, great again! Love reviews of real photographers 😊👍🏼

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words, Maurice. Always happy to read you in the comments. 🙂

@danielcoburn7696 2 месяца назад

You’ve just made my day. I own the version 2 😊 excellent review. You’ve covered all the bases and some

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

That's odd. I thought I already answered this one. 🤔 Signs of age or lack of coffee I guess. 😬 Glad to hear Daniel your day was made & I had a little bit to do with it. What camera(s) do you shoot your V2 on?

@Hdden-Beauty 2 месяца назад

Lovely review about this lovely lens! I own the v2 like you and have shot some of my all time fovorite photos with this lens! Thanks for all the amazing example photo's, they're lovely!

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

Thank you mate. I’m glad you liked it. And yes, I think I’ve seen some of those lovely photos of yours on Flickr as well.

@Hdden-Beauty 2 месяца назад

@@oliscurra Thanks! Yeah there's a few there indeed :)

@janromo9753 2 месяца назад

Love your lens reviews. Best on YT. 👏 Have been really liking 75 fl recently, using it primarily in combination with 35mm as go to setup in my bag. I have the voigt 75 nokton and quite enjoy it, always tempted to jump on this lens but as you say it won’t make me a better photographer, so for now I think I stay with what I have. Also finding used copies in Switzerland has not been too easy. Thanks for the review, looking forward to your next vid!

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

Heey Jan, good to read you mate. Yeah I’ve heard many good things about the Voigtländer from loads of people. Definitely a lens I will check out once. I hear you on the 75fl. I spent some time with the 85 recently and I’m surprised at how much I miss those 10mm. Unexpected at the tele range to be honest. PS Is the K.A.B. (Don’t know how anon you want to be) handle on Instagram you?

@janromo9753 2 месяца назад

@@oliscurra Yes, that is me.

@tashihishey34 2 месяца назад

I'd heard of the Leica look, now I've learnt of the Leica look! I bought the M240 and was looking for a lens. I am sold on the Leica 75 lux. Thank you.

@FacesOfLA 2 месяца назад

Love the colors you use in Lightroom. Is it off the technicolor presets? I have an A9ii Sony I would love to pair this lens with it.

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

If I remember correctly, the Sony A9 ii, has the newer colours that came in around the same time with the Sony A7 siii. If that’s the case… This is a lovely lens to shoot on your camera. 1. the colours but 2. also I believe it has a great evf. Do you have a good Lyca M mount to Sony E mount adapter already?

@corvo8015 День назад

Rarely i comment on a video but man i love your portraits and i will like to see more of them, do you post on instagram?

@webersteve1547 2 месяца назад

Nice review. I had this lens some years ago, spent a huge amount of money for a complete revision (cemented lenses made it expensive), sold it later because I misfocussed it so often on my m9. Today I would be happy to have it, as focussing with the evf is much easier. On the other hand my portrait fotography moved more toward the wider end lately

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

Cheers mate. It's funny you say that. My "other favourite" portrait lens is a 21mm Voigtländer. Have you got your photography online?

@JohanKhoo 2 месяца назад

I have had the 75 lux V2 for years and I love it too. Will never sell. Got to take it for a spin on the SL3!

@hsiaochungtse5043 2 месяца назад

This is the lens I use most often for portrait. It's beautiful.

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

Yeah it just shines for that. What camera(s) do you shoot it on? PS Do you have a behance profile for your photography?

@hsiaochungtse5043 2 месяца назад

I mostly use it on Leica M (digital / Film). I am looking forward to use it on my SL3 for easier focus.@@oliscurra

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

@@hsiaochungtse5043 Ooooh. The SL3. You'll fall in love with it even more. The viewfinder of the SL2-S is still the best I've used and I think the SL3 is either the same or better.

@colinosullivan 2 месяца назад

Super mate as always

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

Thank you kindly mate. 🙂 Have you got another video in the works?

@colinosullivan 2 месяца назад

@@oliscurra I’ve a video dropping tomorrow very short one shooting some fp4 film at a building that is now gone. Also two videos from Vienna in the works but there is plenty editing on those so maybe two weeks away. :) hope you check it out. Probably in the evening your time ;) cheers

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

I've "belled" your subscription so I will see it drop. 😉 Lately the algorithm has been feeding me a hodge podge of stuff, but not good clean wholesome photography.

@colinosullivan 2 месяца назад

@@oliscurra thanks mate. Yes a few videos back the algo just stopped showing mine to anybody new. Maybe it’s not gen z enough 🤣🫣 think mr beast bahahaha

@Narsuitus 2 месяца назад

My personal favorite full-frame head & shoulder portrait lens is the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4.

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

I will have to check out some photos on Flickr. What do you like about the lens and are your photographs online to check out somewhere?

@GatorheadLuis 2 месяца назад

Great video! - I've been exploring the 28mm/50mm combo of late but have my eyes on going back to 35mm and adding this 75mm lens to it. Have been holding out for a "Made in germany" version... but I really like how you broke down the V2 option

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

Yeah, with a 50 to 75 is a little bit conflicting; as you’ve alluded to yourself. But with a 35 and even a 28, the 75 is an absolutely gorgeous pairing. 👍🏽 I’m curious though, what moves you to the Made in Germany version?

@GatorheadLuis 2 месяца назад

@@oliscurra It just "feels" right for it to be made in Germany... I guess also it would be a newer lens... but you did a great job breaking down the V2 option... I'm now open to a V2 Canada option if I see one at a good price.

@TaiJason37 2 месяца назад

Me: "Oh that looks awesome!" Checks prices: "Nevermind"

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

I hear ya brother. Apparently the Voigtländer 75mm 1.5 is similar... but I've never used it. Another option is the Leica 80mm R 1.4. This is the exact same design, but the lens is designed for the R mount. So if you're putting it on a mirrorless then you need a different adapter but it'll work.

@TaiJason37 2 месяца назад

@@oliscurrathnx a lot. I will check it out!

@bryanlovephotography 2 месяца назад

Great video! I love the photos you took with this. If you like R lenses, you should try the 100mm macro--it's one of the best lenses I've ever had on any system. The 75mm focal length is surprisingly awesome and unique. I love the micro contrast on Manler's design. Your videos are excellent. Looking forward to your next piece!

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much man. I'm glad that you liked it. I will definitely check out the 100mm when I get a chance… If I get a chance. In preparation for shooting this video I took a few shots and shot a few clips with the 85 mm I have and I was totally sincere about missing those extra 10 mm. 75 mm is a very cool focal length. What do you enjoy about the 100 so much?

@bryanlovephotography 2 месяца назад

It's the compression you can get since it can natively get down to a 1:2 macro ratio. You end up getting compression that makes it look like a noctilux, but it's still a 2.8 lens. It's also incredibly sharp in the center but the fall-off is similar to the noctilux. It pairs quite nicely on the SL system as well with the adapter and if you can find one of the el-pros for it, you can get true 1:1 for those rare moments you want true macro. I love it for portrait and landscape. It's even replaced my tried-and-true 135, which I thought would never happen.

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

Oh now you've got me curious. I will see if I can shoot a copy sometime this year. Cheers mate. Have you got some photos of yours with it online?

@sixteenbitter 2 месяца назад

This video is giving me so much GAS it's unbelievable. I NEED the Mandler 75 'lux!!!

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

Oh no. Never make a GAS decision mate. Wait a week or two at least. 🙂 What do you shoot your portraits with at the mo in that focal range and on what camera?

@xiiiconcepts 25 дней назад

What’s the other lens you wouldn’t sell?

@bushbeatnik4480 2 месяца назад

Love the 75 but never wanted one on my M. Going to have to go looking for one though now because I think the SL2S is in my future. Never needed a flippy and I would rather have the 2s over the SL3. What I want is not made- an M with a 8/9mil dot finder and digi patch with focus peak option. LOL My 6 from 1990 and my V4 35 cron is still my love but just sayin' come on Leica...lets go....oh keep it 35 mpx max. and black paint on brass and no dot. or red dot but ship with a roll of gaffer's tape.

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

It’s a slightly tougher shoot on the M but absolutely doable. Of course on the Sl2-S it is a dream. Let me know if you end up getting it or not. And I know all about your custom wishes for the perfect Lea. I’ve got a few takes on that too. 🙂

@Broken_Orbital 2 месяца назад

I like using an old Soviet Jupiter-9 85mm f2 for portraits...

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

Have you got some photos online? That’s a lovely lens. Tons of bokeh character. I assume design is based in Leica or Zeiss design.

@TCMx3 2 месяца назад

I mean I agree that companies' lenses were designed with some level of consistency in mind. And those often differed between companies, especially before the current generation where makers are racing to make sensors and lenses that look same-y. I think some maker's lenses get too much benefit of the doubt though, Leica and Zeiss coming to mind where it's true they hit a lot of home runs but even Walter Mander struck out sometimes. This lens seems super cool, never seen one in person myself. Personally if I were buying a short M tele, I would save some money and get a 90AA, and take a step back (and turn the clarity slider down lol). But I totally get why someone would go for the 75 instead.

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

The thing about manufacturer's making lenses that look same-y (nice one 🙂) is that in most cases lenses are designed by people who are engineers first & possibly photographic artists second. (No facts are used here - so salt and a few grains to be taken). Still, I can imagine that the goal is to first make a realistic image & second make it interesting. With the way technology has evolved since over 40 - 80 years ago, this probably results in a lot of same-y looks. A designer would've to specifically adjust the balance of priorities between clinical perfection & artistic image today. Never shot the 90. I've heard a lot of good things, but especially since shooting 75 for that "near shot", 90 seems almost "macro-esque". Thanks for watching & leaving your thoughts by the way. 👍🏽 What's your cam setup?

@TCMx3 2 месяца назад

@@oliscurra at the moment for digital I am shooting a Nikon ZF but I've already set aside funds for an M11 just waiting to finish up some work travel. For film all sorts of 35mm, I've got an F3HP, an M2 and an OM2 that get the most use.

@garfieldmtify 2 месяца назад

Agreed, beautiful lens. I was curious to see if this lens is available anywhere now and if it is what might it cost. On E Bay I found this lens ranging in price from $4,789.74 to 9,600 CA. My fav lens. for portrait thus far is my Sony 135mm f/1.8 GM. A drawback, you need lots of space for that. I have tried the Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM, that lens is beast of lens. Would it be worth it to acquire that Leica lens? I suppose if I acquire a Leica body, then the lens & I was professional. ...I am not professional, probably never will be. I think from your video however if you wanted an extra special lens for portrait yes of course that Leica lens is beautiful for various reasons. Quality review!!!

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

Like I said in the video, I'm always very hesitant about recommending anyone to spend such a large sum of money. Especially although all three are bokeh monsters... they all produce a slightly different image aesthetic. In a nutshell I would say the roll off from focus to out of focus in more differentiated with the Sony's than the 75mm. The 75mm is more gradual. Another option is the leica 80mm summilux-r f/1.4. It's a r lens... same aesthetic as it's 75mm m lens counterpart, same optical design... but of course you'd need the r to e mount. ALso I am not sure how heavy or "beast of lens" it is in comparison to the 50 you mentioned. PS I saw your fitness content online. Have you got your photography online as well? I'd love to see it. 🙂

@garfieldmtify 2 месяца назад

@@oliscurra thanks for your reply! I do not have any photography on line as of yet. Maybe at some point in the future. Stay awesome. 👏

@swcblad 2 месяца назад

my fav is the canon 85 1.2

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

That’s a lovely lens there mate. I built my entire wedding career on the Sigma 35 1.4 and the canon 85 1.2. Although mine was the version 1.

@Fotoklasika 2 месяца назад

Portrait King Is A Photographer:)

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

Right you are. 🤓 It seems a cliché choice, but Peter Lindberg is right up there for me. Helmut Newton, Sally Mann, Ruven Afanador too. Too many to count in fact. Who are your favourites?

@67tagada 2 месяца назад

Having had the 75mm/1.4 V2, I can tell you that the Nokton 1.5/75mm is just as good and much cheaper!

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

Cheers mate. I will certainly check it out if I get the chance. From what I saw on flickr it looks like an interesting lens.

@Photojouralist123 2 месяца назад

I have one made in Canada 🇨🇦

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

Nice one. 👍🏽 I assume V2. What do you think about the lens?

@Photojouralist123 2 месяца назад

@@oliscurra don’t use it much on my M6 or M10 very stiff to focus and of course difficult to focus. But yes it beautiful my 75mm 1.25 Noct I like better as it easier to focus

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

I'd love to give the 75mm noct a whirl once. Must be an interesting look. I assume you find it easier to focus because ring is not as stiff... 🤔

@johnadams3038 2 месяца назад

80-90% is editing skills IMO as we can see the befores and the afters

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

I think it's important that the before's are there. Fully edited doesn't give a proper view of what the gear can or can't do. In terms of visual aesthetic minus composition & overall subject, I feel there's an aesthetic to a lens which some have and other's don't, which serve as the base for the photographer to use it in a particular way.

@danielcoburn7696 2 месяца назад

You’ve just made my day. I own the version 2 😊 excellent review. You’ve covered all the bases and some

@oliscurra 2 месяца назад

That's awesome to hear Daniel. What do you shoot it on?

@danielcoburn7696 2 месяца назад

@@oliscurra I bought an M4P (I had no idea the 75lux was made for the M4P), M6 and an M11. Oh and you said how good it is on a mirrorless, a Nikon Z6. Love your photos. Best examples of portraits I’ve seen that show off this beautiful lens.