Last evening I was out for a stroll along the ocean front cliffs near my home. We had some nice high clouds, and a low level of coastal fog moving in. This made for some interesting layered light and color.
As often is the case I had the CV 40 f1.2 mounted on my a7RIII. The is view from a small view park overlooking a cove on the pacific Ocean.
When I went to shoot I notice that I had left my camera turned on. Must have been on for a couple of days. Beautiful scene, dead battery, no camera. Darn, man I felt stupid. I took the battery out, it was warm to the touch. A very bad sign. I gave it about 5 minutes rest. Put it back in the camera and turned it on. To my surprise, the back screen lit up. I took this one image and then the camera shut down again. No matter what, it wouldn't turn on again.
So, I got one shot on the card. This is it. The VC 40 never lets me down. I wonder if an autofocus lens would have had enough power to get the one shot.
All things considered I am happy. Beautiful walk, and one nice image. Enjoy...
Yes, I was recently playing with my 55/1.8, trying to decide if I should try the 35/1.8. First time I've used an AF lens in a while after using my CV 40/1.2 almost exclusively. Yup, those AF lenses sure chew up the battery faster! I was surprised to see that, but it was unmistakable after using a manual lens for a long time.
At the same price, between leica M version + voigtlander vm-e adapter, and the E version, which one would you choose? Actually the 50 nokton pictures intrigue me more; I read in the dedicated thread that optically the 50 1.2 is slightly better than 40, but preferring 35-40 focal length, I would be targeting the 40.
An obvious advantage of M lenses is that when one day (I think not so far) I would switch to another system (Z7 or S1R), it would be enough to change the adapter.
What's your opinion?
For me, the exif data and electronic connection is worth far more than the potential to switch systems later on. I routinely refer to this information in my catalog, and not having to worry about IBIS settings and using the auto-magnify can be useful.
You'll still be buying/selling adapters when you change systems, so why not just buy/sell the lens instead?
grahamgibson wrote:
For me, the exif data and electronic connection is worth far more than the potential to switch systems later on. I routinely refer to this information in my catalog, and not having to worry about IBIS settings and using the auto-magnify can be useful.
You'll still be buying/selling adapters when you change systems, so why not just buy/sell the lens instead?
Simply to be open for a mount system change in the future. I vested 2014 into the A7R with E-mount but really started enjoying using smaller rangefinder lenses in M-mount. I realized quickly that this is the way forward for me. I started using the adapted M-lenses also on M-mount rangefinder film cameras, and recently upgraded to a digital Leica rangefinder camera. I never bought any E-mount lens and to this day always adapted third party lenses on my A7R. I exactly wanted to avoid buying and selling lenses later - in fact it turned out to be a smart decision to buy M lenses used 4-6 years ago when prices were cheaper for them. I wouldn't be able to get even some of the lens versions I have now.
grahamgibson wrote:
For me, the exif data and electronic connection is worth far more than the potential to switch systems later on. I routinely refer to this information in my catalog, and not having to worry about IBIS settings and using the auto-magnify can be useful.
You'll still be buying/selling adapters when you change systems, so why not just buy/sell the lens instead?
For me, the noticeable IQ degradation that happens when using some M-mount lens on a thicker glass sensor is a bigger negative than the lack of EXIF and/or auto-IBIS. Those are definitely inconveniences but do not affect the lens' performance.
Loving this lens for hiking. Definitely will replace my FE35 1.8 in the future. I also found I probably could have done without my 17-28 Tamron by stitching panoramas together.
Edit: Definitely just noticed some serious dust on the ole sensor here. Probably from swapping lenses in a dusty area in high winds!
cxpics wrote:
Loving this lens for hiking. Definitely will replace my FE35 1.8 in the future. I also found I probably could have done without my 17-28 Tamron by stitching panoramas together.
Nice images & location! My 'wide' is the CV21/3.5E so it's pocketable but yeah, panos are not an issue if needed. My minimal kit is the A7, 40/1.2 & Contax CZ 80-200/4 with the CV21 & FE85 left at home!
LeeRatters wrote:
Nice images & location! My 'wide' is the CV21/3.5E so it's pocketable but yeah, panos are not an issue if needed. My minimal kit is the A7, 40/1.2 & Contax CZ 80-200/4 with the CV21 & FE85 left at home!
I love a compact kit since generally when I'm hiking I'm backpacking too. Just ordered the Contax 80-200 on ebay for 160, can't wait to try it out!
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cxpics wrote:
Loving this lens for hiking. Definitely will replace my FE35 1.8 in the future. I also found I probably could have done without my 17-28 Tamron by stitching panoramas together.
cxpics wrote:
I love a compact kit since generally when I'm hiking I'm backpacking too. Just ordered the Contax 80-200 on ebay for 160, can't wait to try it out!
The operation of it takes a little getting used to. I bought an adapter with a tripod foot on it too. Balances a lot better on the tripod.
Hi! I just got the SE version of this lens and I have a question: the focus ring is not quite smooth, there is a slight noise that I can only hear when I put the lens closer to my ear. When I use the camera and look through the viewfinder, I can hear it too. That’s how I noticed that. It’s like a light clicking/grinding noise at some point only (around 1m mark) and not through the whole focusing range. Is it normal? Thanks!
