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p.2 #1 · p.2 #1 · Leica M/X/T/S/Q/ SL Picture Thread

PSquared63,
thank you for taking the time.I need to wrap my head around what a rangefinder is, and how it differs from my 5D
-Jim

Jul 23, 2010 at 03:51 PM

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p.2 #2 · p.2 #2 · Leica M/X/T/S/Q/ SL Picture Thread

gotta love rangefinders

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Jul 23, 2010 at 06:09 PM

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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · Leica M/X/T/S/Q/ SL Picture Thread

thrice,
thanks also for taking the time.The link also helped me to understand.
-Jim

Jul 23, 2010 at 07:10 PM

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p.2 #4 · p.2 #4 · Leica M/X/T/S/Q/ SL Picture Thread

thrice wrote:
From where you're sitting looking at resized for web shots mostly 1/25 the size of the original image.

Please, for the love of god, let's not make this another The World vs Leica thread.

Well, that's an unfortunate reading of my post Thrice... considering it was a soft way of paying you a compliment. And too bad you didn't read the part of my post where I mentioned saying I REALLY want an M9... because of what it does offer that I think is outstanding. But instead, you seem to think I was trying to make a post about Leica vs. the world.

Advice: Take chip, remove from shoulder.

Jul 23, 2010 at 11:03 PM

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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · Leica M/X/T/S/Q/ SL Picture Thread

Paul, really nice set of shots!

Here some shots from this afternoon with the ZM 50/2 Planar. I am finding this lens very sharp and easy to use. This is of a young 7 y/o with here new horse, called Tess.

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Jul 24, 2010 at 01:25 AM

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p.2 #6 · p.2 #6 · Leica M/X/T/S/Q/ SL Picture Thread

Thrice. Great writeup about rangefinders. All the things I have wanted to know.

And your photos are superb as usual!

Jul 24, 2010 at 01:28 AM

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p.2 #7 · p.2 #7 · Leica M/X/T/S/Q/ SL Picture Thread

Excellent shots Zombii

Jul 24, 2010 at 02:47 AM

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p.2 #8 · p.2 #8 · Leica M/X/T/S/Q/ SL Picture Thread

Daniel is a pro

Paul is a pro

and what am I ?.....a lowly gear head (but I'm gonna get there)

Jul 24, 2010 at 03:13 AM

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p.2 #9 · p.2 #9 · Leica M/X/T/S/Q/ SL Picture Thread

If you're talking about Paul Yi, I don't think he's a pro although he shoots like one.

Thanks Charles!

Jul 24, 2010 at 03:29 AM

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p.2 #10 · p.2 #10 · Leica M/X/T/S/Q/ SL Picture Thread

Paul Yi wrote:
Quick question ...

If you have both Biogon 35 and Cron 35 ASPH, which one would you keep?
Let's leave the price factor at the very end....

Paul,

It depends on your taste and preference. IMHO, both lenses are among the very best in 35mm focal length. Yet, these two lenses have subtle differences in style and characteristics. To my eyes, Zeiss Biogon renders images with beautiful luminosity and crispiness, yet very smooth. Zeiss images are extremely pleasing to eyes. Leica Summicron ASPH has more micro contrast, extremely sharp with deeper and rich color rendition. Leica images are punchy and have more ‘character.’ Other factor you may consider is that mechanically, Leica lenses are better built compared with Zeiss ZM line.

Of course, these are very subjective comments based on my own experience and others may have different opinions. If you have opportunities to use both, it may help. Both lenses retain their values very well so you can always sell the one that you don't want to keep later.

Enjoy your M8!

Jul 24, 2010 at 08:52 AM

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p.2 #11 · p.2 #11 · Leica M/X/T/S/Q/ SL Picture Thread

I have decided to go with ZM, because I felt it had a bit more 3D-Look to it.
And, I often do a close-up shots with smear background....^^
I wish I could keep both, but I'm also looking at 90mm lens.
That will be my next decision making pain.... Apo or Pre-ASPH......^^

Jul 24, 2010 at 09:45 AM

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p.2 #12 · p.2 #12 · Leica M/X/T/S/Q/ SL Picture Thread

zombii wrote:
If you're talking about Paul Yi, I don't think he's a pro although he shoots like one.

Thanks Charles!

He shoots like a pro (as do you).

And Paul, I too am debating which Lecia 90 to get. My hunt shows about a $2000 difference in price (APO / non-APO) Is that about right?

Gary

Jul 24, 2010 at 10:39 AM

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p.2 #13 · p.2 #13 · Leica M/X/T/S/Q/ SL Picture Thread

Gary.... I think $2000 gap is a bit much....
I thought... Maybe $1000 gap between the two....
You're talking about the used one, I assume....

Jul 24, 2010 at 11:59 AM

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p.2 #14 · p.2 #14 · Leica M/X/T/S/Q/ SL Picture Thread

Here's a contribution to the thread, shot with a M8.

Latest pre-ASPH 28 Elmarit, ISO160, fast shutter, f/2.8 or f/4, and full frame:

Jul 24, 2010 at 12:06 PM

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p.2 #15 · p.2 #15 · Leica M/X/T/S/Q/ SL Picture Thread

Jim,
nice shot,somehow you managed to expose the shot very well with out blowing out the whites in her jacket or the snow.
-Jim

Here is another link if any are interested in seeing how you focus a rangefinder
http://m.leica-camera.com/messsucher_en.html

Jul 24, 2010 at 12:09 PM

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p.2 #16 · p.2 #16 · Leica M/X/T/S/Q/ SL Picture Thread

Thanks Doc!

As for the 90's, I just got a last pre-ASPH version Elmarit and it's very sharp with good contrast. Sean Reid rated it very close to the Summicron ASPH and of course, it's much cheaper. I'd like to have the additional f-stop but at least with this Elmarit, shooting wide open is no problem. It's also a very reasonable size. Paul, I know you're a big fan of the 3D look and this lens surprised me by having some of that.

Jul 24, 2010 at 03:10 PM

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p.2 #17 · p.2 #17 · Leica M/X/T/S/Q/ SL Picture Thread

Nice shot Charles. Was that at MFD?

Jul 25, 2010 at 11:39 PM

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p.2 #18 · p.2 #18 · Leica M/X/T/S/Q/ SL Picture Thread

Thanks, yes pretty well MFD.

Jul 25, 2010 at 11:43 PM

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p.2 #19 · p.2 #19 · Leica M/X/T/S/Q/ SL Picture Thread

+1. Congratulations!

Jul 26, 2010 at 12:20 AM

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p.2 #20 · p.2 #20 · Leica M/X/T/S/Q/ SL Picture Thread

Thanks Philippe

Jul 26, 2010 at 12:21 AM

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