highdesertmesa wrote:
Repurchased this lens in the dark olive limited edition for my M11-P Safari. Thanks to whomever returned this to Camera Quest as the discount was substantial and the lens is a perfect sample (unlike my first copy in matte black that would only focus accurately at short and long distances but not middle distances). The brass version really feels much better built.
The dark olive version looks gorgeous on the Safari! Congrats.
highdesertmesa wrote:
Repurchased this lens in the dark olive limited edition for my M11-P Safari. Thanks to whomever returned this to Camera Quest as the discount was substantial and the lens is a perfect sample (unlike my first copy in matte black that would only focus accurately at short and long distances but not middle distances). The brass version really feels much better built.
wow that's a perfect looking combination of everything
Fred Miranda wrote:
You are convincing me of getting a Safari edition 😊 but I think I will go with the M10-P instead.
The M10-P Safari would make sense since it would share batteries with your M10-R BP.
I had the M10-P Reporter for a few days but returned it due to the fraying Kevlar. I also didn’t get along with the sensor. But that was before Leica changed its base ISO for Auto ISO to 200 (true native). I was shooting everything at ISO 100 and wondering why the highlights clipped so easily. I exchanged it for an M10-R, and I liked the files so much better. Never got to go back and try the P at ISO 200.
highdesertmesa wrote:
The M10-P Safari would make sense since it would share batteries with your M10-R BP.
I had the M10-P Reporter for a few days but returned it due to the fraying Kevlar. I also didn’t get along with the sensor. But that was before Leica changed its base ISO for Auto ISO to 200 (true native). I was shooting everything at ISO 100 and wondering why the highlights clipped so easily. I exchanged it for an M10-R, and I liked the files so much better. Never got to go back and try the P at ISO 200.
Using the same battery is definitely one of the things I am considering too.
And yes, the M10 sensor has a native base around ISO 200, something not many people are aware of. Just like you mentioned, you actually get more highlight recovery when shooting at ISO 200, similar to what we saw with the M240 series.
Fred Miranda wrote:
Using the same battery is definitely one of the things I am considering too.
And yes, the M10 sensor has a native base around ISO 200, something not many people are aware of. Just like you mentioned, you actually get more highlight recovery when shooting at ISO 200, similar to what we saw with the M240 series.
Digression - what is the real base ISO for the 10r?
highdesertmesa wrote:
Repurchased this lens in the dark olive limited edition for my M11-P Safari. Thanks to whomever returned this to Camera Quest as the discount was substantial and the lens is a perfect sample (unlike my first copy in matte black that would only focus accurately at short and long distances but not middle distances). The brass version really feels much better built.
That limited edition CV50 is something special. Even the caps are solid metal. Feels substantial and built to last. I suspect the olive green will sell out before the others….
highdesertmesa wrote:
Repurchased this lens in the dark olive limited edition for my M11-P Safari. Thanks to whomever returned this to Camera Quest as the discount was substantial and the lens is a perfect sample (unlike my first copy in matte black that would only focus accurately at short and long distances but not middle distances). The brass version really feels much better built.
It's hard to tell from the photo, but how well does the olive green on the lens match the Safari green on the camera I just got my M10-P Safari and it's such a beauty I'm actually thinking about picking up this lens in green too.
Fred Miranda wrote:
It's hard to tell from the photo, but how well does the olive green on the lens match the Safari green on the camera I just got my M10-P Safari and it's such a beauty I'm actually thinking about picking up this lens in green too.
You're definitely a bad influence!
Sorry not sorry? Congrats!
Mine’s a shade darker than the camera and a bit more olive/brown.
Fred Miranda wrote:
It's hard to tell from the photo, but how well does the olive green on the lens match the Safari green on the camera I just got my M10-P Safari and it's such a beauty I'm actually thinking about picking up this lens in green too.
You're definitely a bad influence!
Here's a better photo showing the color difference.
X-M5XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens45mmf/5.61/550s160 ISO-1.3 EV
highdesertmesa wrote:
Here's a better photo showing the color difference.
Thanks for the picture! I received my copy today and I'm really happy with it. I think it's a must-have for Safari owners. (I think Cameraquest may have a few left)
Not only is it a superb lens with resolution and contrast that match the CV 50mm f/2 APO, but the "Cosina Green" finish was clearly designed to complement Leica’s Safari cameras. In person, it matches my M10-P Safari perfectly...at least to my eyes.
It's also a nice bonus that this reasonably priced special edition to includes silver chrome (brass) front and rear caps, along with a well-made pouch - something you don't usually see with Cosina lenses.
One key difference is the material. Unlike the Leica Safari M lenses, which are painted aluminum, this one is brass underneath. That means it will develop brassing over time, giving it a more classic, worn look the Leica Safari lenses won't naturally get.
It's interesting that without caps and hood, the CV 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Special Edition in green olive weighs 231 grams, while the 'duo-tone' black and chrome version weighs 229 grams. Yet, Cosina lists the official weight for the original duo-tone at 245g.
My copy is engraved 203 out of 250 on the barrel (I barely made it. ). I also noticed that the green olive lens hood appears to be made of brass.
The weight of the Lanthar type 2 silver is 256g. This is 10g more than the APO Skopar 90mm 2.8.
Fred Miranda wrote:
It's interesting that without caps and hood, the CV 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Special Edition in green olive weighs 231 grams, while the 'duo-tone' black and chrome version weighs 229 grams. Yet, Cosina lists the official weight for the original duo-tone at 245g.
My copy is engraved 203 out of 250 on the barrel (I barely made it. ). I also noticed that the green olive lens hood appears to be made of brass.
Plzenaak wrote:
The weight of the Lanthar type 2 silver is 256g. This is 10g more than the APO Skopar 90mm 2.8.
Yes, the Type II silver chrome version is the one I used for this review. It's a beautiful lens, though a bit heavier. Both Type I and Type II designs have their own strengths and trade-offs.
Fred Miranda wrote:
Thanks for the picture! I received my copy today and I'm really happy with it. I think it's a must-have for Safari owners. (I think Cameraquest may have a few left)
Not only is it a superb lens with resolution and contrast that match the CV 50mm f/2 APO, but the "Cosina Green" finish was clearly designed to complement Leica’s Safari cameras. In person, it matches my M10-P Safari perfectly...at least to my eyes.
It's also a nice bonus that this reasonably priced special edition to includes silver chrome (brass) front and rear caps, along with a well-made pouch - something you don't usually see with Cosina lenses.
One key difference is the material. Unlike the Leica Safari M lenses, which are painted aluminum, this one is brass underneath. That means it will develop brassing over time, giving it a more classic, worn look the Leica Safari lenses won't naturally get....Show more →
I’m already getting the minutest of wear on the front edge of the hood, and it does look like brass peeking through. Excited to see how the entire kit looks in time. I think this will be my default lens for the Safari body.
You’d also like the Safari version of the LLL 35 8-element since it’s also brass (though I think the included Safari IROOA hood and UV filter are aluminum). The color match is also very close.
highdesertmesa wrote:
I’m already getting the minutest of wear on the front edge of the hood, and it does look like brass peeking through. Excited to see how the entire kit looks in time. I think this will be my default lens for the Safari body.
You’d also like the Safari version of the LLL 35 8-element since it’s also brass (though I think the included Safari IROOA hood and UV filter are aluminum). The color match is also very close.
I have the Titanium version of that one and love it too much to trade. It also looks nice on the Safari.
If I had a Leica Safari, I would want a Skopar 35 mm f/3.5 lens. I would also like to use it on a Fuji, but unfortunately the minimum focus distance of 0.7 metres is too far away.
Plzenaak wrote:
If I had a Leica Safari, I would want a Skopar 35 mm f/3.5 lens. I would also like to use it on a Fuji, but unfortunately the minimum focus distance of 0.7 metres is too far away.
For those who prefer 28mm, the Color-Skopar 28mm f/2.8 is another great match for the Safari, especially in the silver chrome brass finish.
However, the Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar in "Olive" looks like it was made with the Safari M in mind. The combination of chrome and green pairs beautifully with the camera's design.
Congrats!
). I also noticed that the green olive lens hood appears to be made of brass.