Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
p.1113 #1Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Nice one Gary 
it's going to be fun to have a 240 to play with Katie My M9 should be home any day...
Many wonderful shots above
Robert, My 28 cron has a very defined click. If you push the ring up it will move a bit, but it's not loose. It was tightened by DAG when it had the loose front group issue.
As most may know the biggest problem is if the lens is carried with the hood attached, especially upsidedown, and also mounting while holding the front group. The lens should be grasped close to the mount. All this according to DAG.
L1027669 by unoh7, Sonnetar
71 Ranchero with Camper by unoh7, 28 cron
it's going to be fun to have a 240 to play with Katie
My M9 should be home any day...Many wonderful shots above
Robert, My 28 cron has a very defined click. If you push the ring up it will move a bit, but it's not loose. It was tightened by DAG when it had the loose front group issue.
As most may know the biggest problem is if the lens is carried with the hood attached, especially upsidedown, and also mounting while holding the front group. The lens should be grasped close to the mount. All this according to DAG.
L1027669 by unoh7, Sonnetar
71 Ranchero with Camper by unoh7, 28 cron
Mar 12, 2015 at 08:10 PM
p.1113 #2Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Aha, Gary am I reading right? No typos? 
Congratulations!!!!
Congratulations!!!!
Mar 12, 2015 at 08:44 PM
p.1113 #3Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Edward, as mentioned. One with profile and the other without. It's subtle but the difference is there. Especially in the TIFF file, where you get more color information.
And here is a shot from the 120APO. Nothing fancy, was just noticing how bad it can flare. Also pay attention to the bokeh, although it's backlit you can see it fattens up and gets really odd. I can show this in other images (later) that aren't backlit, but it can be weirdly distracting. I'm liking it for half body images though.
And here is a shot from the 120APO. Nothing fancy, was just noticing how bad it can flare. Also pay attention to the bokeh, although it's backlit you can see it fattens up and gets really odd. I can show this in other images (later) that aren't backlit, but it can be weirdly distracting. I'm liking it for half body images though.
Mar 13, 2015 at 12:45 AM
p.1113 #4Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Thank you Adam for the samples. Color is very subjective and I actually like both versions, but if I had to chose, I would pick the first one. The backlit portrait looks really nice. Using mostly Zeiss lenses I tend to appreciate flare as I rarely get it with my lenses
Mar 13, 2015 at 01:41 AM
p.1113 #5Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Speaking of the 28 cron and its hood, I've been using mine a lot more since I decided to use it without the (monstrous) original hood. While it's great to have such small lens I'm wondering if anyone is using a smaller hood with their 28 cron? I know there is a expensive (and rare?) option from Leica but is there anything else?
I'm wondering if anyone is using a smaller hood with their 28 cron? I know there is a expensive (and rare?) option from Leica but is there anything else?Mar 13, 2015 at 01:49 AM
p.1113 #6Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Heidelberg
L1021571.jpg by W.Utsch, on Flickr
Mar 13, 2015 at 02:11 AM
p.1113 #7Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
edwardkaraa wrote:
Thank you Adam for the samples. Color is very subjective and I actually like both versions, but if I had to chose, I would pick the first one. The backlit portrait looks really nice. Using mostly Zeiss lenses I tend to appreciate flare as I rarely get it with my lenses
Yes, one of the things I miss about Zeiss glass.
Agree, colors are always subjective. But the colorchecker does get me very close to what I see when shooting. And in some cases the difference is so noticeable that it makes me wonder why Leica hasn't built better profiles.
Thank you Adam for the samples. Color is very subjective and I actually like both versions, but if I had to chose, I would pick the first one. The backlit portrait looks really nice. Using mostly Zeiss lenses I tend to appreciate flare as I rarely get it with my lenses
Yes, one of the things I miss about Zeiss glass.
Agree, colors are always subjective. But the colorchecker does get me very close to what I see when shooting. And in some cases the difference is so noticeable that it makes me wonder why Leica hasn't built better profiles.
Mar 13, 2015 at 03:51 AM
p.1113 #8Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
joakim wrote:
Speaking of the 28 cron and its hood, I've been using mine a lot more since I decided to use it without the (monstrous) original hood. While it's great to have such small lens I'm wondering if anyone is using a smaller hood with their 28 cron? I know there is a expensive (and rare?) option from Leica but is there anything else?
There's 3 hoods that can fit on the 28 cron, the stock one, the 12589 that comes with 35 lux pre fle and the 12466 flower hood. They all fit and the smallest one is the 12589 that can be covered with the 14040. The downfall is that it doesn't look very attractive but at least it's more manageable than the massive stock hood. If you can get your hands on the 12466 it's definitely the nicest looking one with the least blockage in the rangefinder. You can also get screw on 46mm hoods on ebay if you don't mind them.
Speaking of the 28 cron and its hood, I've been using mine a lot more since I decided to use it without the (monstrous) original hood. While it's great to have such small lens
I'm wondering if anyone is using a smaller hood with their 28 cron? I know there is a expensive (and rare?) option from Leica but is there anything else?There's 3 hoods that can fit on the 28 cron, the stock one, the 12589 that comes with 35 lux pre fle and the 12466 flower hood. They all fit and the smallest one is the 12589 that can be covered with the 14040. The downfall is that it doesn't look very attractive but at least it's more manageable than the massive stock hood. If you can get your hands on the 12466 it's definitely the nicest looking one with the least blockage in the rangefinder. You can also get screw on 46mm hoods on ebay if you don't mind them.
Mar 13, 2015 at 06:22 AM
p.1113 #9Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
rirakuma wrote:
I'm wondering if anyone is using a smaller hood with their 28 cron? I know there is a expensive (and rare?) option from Leica but is there anything else?There's 3 hoods that can fit on the 28 cron, the stock one, the 12589 that comes with 35 lux pre fle and the 12466 flower hood. They all fit and the smallest one is the 12589 that can be covered with the 14040. The downfall is that it doesn't look very attractive but at least it's more manageable than the massive stock hood. If you can get your hands on the 12466 it's definitely the nicest looking one with the least blockage in the rangefinder. You can also get screw on 46mm hoods on ebay if you don't mind...Show more →
+1 on the 12466. It also works nicely on the Summilux 35/1.4 ASPH pre-FLE...pricey though
joakim wrote
Speaking of the 28 cron and its hood, I've been using mine a lot more since I decided to use it without the (monstrous) original hood. While it's great to have such small lens I'm wondering if anyone is using a smaller hood with their 28 cron? I know there is a expensive (and rare?) option from Leica but is there anything else?+1 on the 12466. It also works nicely on the Summilux 35/1.4 ASPH pre-FLE...pricey though
Mar 13, 2015 at 07:33 AM
p.1113 #10Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
CVickery wrote:
I'm wondering if anyone is using a smaller hood with their 28 cron? I know there is a expensive (and rare?) option from Leica but is there anything else?There's 3 hoods that can fit on the 28 cron, the stock one, the 12589 that comes with 35 lux pre fle and the 12466 flower hood. They all fit and the smallest one is the 12589 that can be covered with the 14040. The downfall is that it doesn't look very attractive but at least it's more manageable than the massive stock hood. If you can get your hands on the 12466 it's definitely the nicest looking one with the least blockage in the rangefinder. You can also get screw on 46mm hoods on ebay if you don't mind them.+1 on the 12466. It also works nicely on the Summilux 35/1.4 ASPH pre-FLE...pricey though
And I think they are discontinued? As much as I like the looks of the hood I just can't set myself to buy the 12466 for that amount of money.
The 12589 seems to fit fine as an alternative. Much smaller in size.
rirakuma wrote
joakim wrote
Speaking of the 28 cron and its hood, I've been using mine a lot more since I decided to use it without the (monstrous) original hood. While it's great to have such small lens I'm wondering if anyone is using a smaller hood with their 28 cron? I know there is a expensive (and rare?) option from Leica but is there anything else?And I think they are discontinued? As much as I like the looks of the hood I just can't set myself to buy the 12466 for that amount of money.
The 12589 seems to fit fine as an alternative. Much smaller in size.
Mar 13, 2015 at 08:18 AM
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p.1113 #11Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Bijltje wrote:
I'm wondering if anyone is using a smaller hood with their 28 cron? I know there is a expensive (and rare?) option from Leica but is there anything else?There's 3 hoods that can fit on the 28 cron, the stock one, the 12589 that comes with 35 lux pre fle and the 12466 flower hood. They all fit and the smallest one is the 12589 that can be covered with the 14040. The downfall is that it doesn't look very attractive but at least it's more manageable than the massive stock hood. If you can get your hands on the 12466 it's definitely the nicest looking one with the least blockage in the rangefinder. You can also get screw on 46mm hoods on ebay if you don't mind them.+1 on the 12466. It also works nicely on the Summilux 35/1.4 ASPH pre-FLE...pricey thoughAnd I think they are discontinued? As much as I like the looks of the hood I just can't set myself to buy the 12466 for that amount of money.
The 12589 seems to fit fine as an alternative. Much smaller in size.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8304/7915509234_ceb9f7d198_c.jpg
Yes, they are discontinued. I was watching a couple on ebay, hoping for a good deal when they were discontinued....price pretty much doubled overnight. I ended up getting one bundled with my Summicron 28 and it is a very nicely made hood.
CVickery wrote
rirakuma wrote
joakim wrote
Speaking of the 28 cron and its hood, I've been using mine a lot more since I decided to use it without the (monstrous) original hood. While it's great to have such small lens I'm wondering if anyone is using a smaller hood with their 28 cron? I know there is a expensive (and rare?) option from Leica but is there anything else?The 12589 seems to fit fine as an alternative. Much smaller in size.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8304/7915509234_ceb9f7d198_c.jpg
Yes, they are discontinued. I was watching a couple on ebay, hoping for a good deal when they were discontinued....price pretty much doubled overnight. I ended up getting one bundled with my Summicron 28 and it is a very nicely made hood.
Mar 13, 2015 at 08:24 AM
p.1113 #12Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Thanks for the hood info.
Two from a misty morning, ZM 50 Planar, 28 Summicron on M9
Two from a misty morning, ZM 50 Planar, 28 Summicron on M9
Mar 13, 2015 at 11:08 AM
p.1113 #13Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
joakim wrote:
Speaking of the 28 cron and its hood, I've been using mine a lot more since I decided to use it without the (monstrous) original hood. While it's great to have such small lens I'm wondering if anyone is using a smaller hood with their 28 cron? I know there is a expensive (and rare?) option from Leica but is there anything else?
I also stopped using the plastic hood and am using a $5 46mm vented screw-on hood. It's possible to use as is, though there is some moderate vignetting at wider apertures. But since the lens already vignettes a lot, it's not always that noticeable. I have since modified the hood by filing away the areas where it vignettes, resulting in a mild petal shape. A likely downside of this hood is if one uses a UV filter, ND, etc. as it will move the hood out farther, increasing vignetting. I rarely use filters and if I do, I'd probably not use the hood for those times. But IMO, the 28 Cron benefits from use of a hood as it's somewhat susceptible to flare from bright light sources just outside the frame. Another downside is the vents don't line up properly with the Cron and cause some VF blockage... but it's only $5 and I guess some work with a Dremel might fix the problem. So far I have't bothered.
I also like the 12466 and was casually looking for one, but agree, the price is crazy. I wonder if there's a market for a knockoff...?
Edit: might as well add some pics...
a few more random shots from Salt Lake City
M240 & 90AA except 50 Lux ASPH for #2, 28 Cron for #3
Edited on Mar 13, 2015 at 11:52 AM · View previous versions
Speaking of the 28 cron and its hood, I've been using mine a lot more since I decided to use it without the (monstrous) original hood. While it's great to have such small lens
I'm wondering if anyone is using a smaller hood with their 28 cron? I know there is a expensive (and rare?) option from Leica but is there anything else?I also stopped using the plastic hood and am using a $5 46mm vented screw-on hood. It's possible to use as is, though there is some moderate vignetting at wider apertures. But since the lens already vignettes a lot, it's not always that noticeable. I have since modified the hood by filing away the areas where it vignettes, resulting in a mild petal shape. A likely downside of this hood is if one uses a UV filter, ND, etc. as it will move the hood out farther, increasing vignetting. I rarely use filters and if I do, I'd probably not use the hood for those times. But IMO, the 28 Cron benefits from use of a hood as it's somewhat susceptible to flare from bright light sources just outside the frame. Another downside is the vents don't line up properly with the Cron and cause some VF blockage... but it's only $5 and I guess some work with a Dremel might fix the problem. So far I have't bothered.
I also like the 12466 and was casually looking for one, but agree, the price is crazy. I wonder if there's a market for a knockoff...?
Edit: might as well add some pics...
a few more random shots from Salt Lake City
M240 & 90AA except 50 Lux ASPH for #2, 28 Cron for #3
Edited on Mar 13, 2015 at 11:52 AM · View previous versions
Mar 13, 2015 at 11:43 AM
p.1113 #14Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
you're right. Had my sensor corrosion in time. :-( A sad story for Leica .
Desmolicious wrote:
xwing15 wrote
and the last of the 'series' Heiligenschwändi :-)great pictures all!
René
Mar 13, 2015 at 11:50 AM
p.1113 #15Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Sorry in advance but you will be seeing a lot from this lens in the near future.... This one was in low morning light, WO, ISO1600. Pure Zeiss goodness.
ZM35 Distagon
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Mar 13, 2015 at 08:55 PM
p.1113 #16Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Awesome Gary ^^^ Keep 'em coming
Mar 13, 2015 at 10:37 PM
p.1113 #17Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Here is one at ISO2000 and f/1.4 (or maybe f/2)....
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Mar 13, 2015 at 10:51 PM
p.1113 #18Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Great work Joakim, Ron, Werner, Gary.
This Distagon is really something, isn't it Gary?
This Distagon is really something, isn't it Gary?
Mar 14, 2015 at 01:50 AM
p.1113 #19Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
wonderful site here.
market in murten, Switzerland
René
market in murten, Switzerland
René
Mar 14, 2015 at 05:04 AM
p.1113 #20Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Great René!
I feel very sorry about your sensor problems with the M9.
So far i am lucky with my Leica's. Have the M8 since 2006 with still good sensor and the MM from last year, will hopefully be good for longer....
Will you go for a 240 ?
Have send you a PM lately....
Cheers
Werner
I feel very sorry about your sensor problems with the M9.
So far i am lucky with my Leica's. Have the M8 since 2006 with still good sensor and the MM from last year, will hopefully be good for longer....
Will you go for a 240 ?
Have send you a PM lately....
Cheers
Werner
Mar 14, 2015 at 05:41 AM