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Maybe not a 39-43, but perhaps a 39-46, which is likely in the inventory of many Leica M users. The Breakthrough 39-46 step ring is quite nice, and made of brass.
Sonnar wrote:
Damn they should have launched this lens a few years earlier, before the 35/1.2 Nokton III and the 35/2 Ultron Classic. Now I have these two already (plus the Ultron VM 35/1.7)!
But from the pictures here I think it pretty much performs like the former mentioned, right?
In your case, the only reason I can think of is if you want a more compact lens with more Leica-like ergonomics that is in the f/1.4 range. Faster than the f/2 Ultron, better ergonomics and shorter than the 35/1.7, smaller and lighter than the 35/1.2III. It still has a place in the lineup.
I'm still not sure if I would get this as an alternative to the 35/1.7, which I like very much optically, but dislike a lot ergonomically. I would gain a smaller/shorter lens with a nice focusing tab, but gain the silver filter ring and I'm not convinced I prefer its characteristics over the 1.7.
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phinix wrote:
I noticed a lot of people here complain about that chrome ring on VM lens.
Is it a problem? I have to be honest, I did not like it initially, but now, when I tried out VM lens for a first time (40/1.2) I have to say it adds a character to the lens. I actually prefer it compared to E versions.
Do you guys don't like it for aesthetic reasons, or practical, like does it always produce flares or something like that?
See my earlier comment. It's mostly practical reasons. But I'm also not that keen on the aesthetics.
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tri_fin wrote:
Leica offer a ring to cover the thread on the Summarit 35mm & 50mm / 2.4 lenses when not using the hood.....
The 28 Lux also has something like this that goes over the threads for the hood on the exterior of the lens to hide/protect them when not using the hood. There are probably more lenses
Of all the hood designs currently in use, I do prefer the Leica square screw-on style the best. IMO it's the cleanest design and it also helps me quickly orientate the lens when doing lens changes. But I suspect they add slightly to vignetting. My least favorite are non-locking extending built-in hoods.
Round lens with no external tactile cues for mounting orientation annoy me. Prime example is the 35/1.7. That little red hemisphere found on Leica's M lenses is also very useful, but is omitted on many VMs (but not all, my VM40/1.4 has it). Canon also replaced those from their RF mirrorless lenses with a tiny engraved line, much to my annoyance. They also made their rear lens caps only able to attach when lined up with this mark, whereas the EF caps will attach however you fit them to the bayonet mount. So annoying!
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Dec 13, 2022 at 05:18 PM
