Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
p.1306 #1Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
NYC weekend, con't
Times Square from a cab ride
Cheeses at Eataly
Spring on Park Ave
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Cheeses at Eataly
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Spring on Park Ave
Apr 18, 2016 at 10:32 AM
p.1306 #2Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
adamdewilde wrote:
...Does this mean you're more positive when it comes to using the 50 APO on the M-246? I'm considering downsizing
from the Noctilux to the APO but performance on the M-246 is a key factor to consider.Yes and no. Yes it is a better experience now. The sharpness has gone up considerably and thus the images have more pop. Not that sharpness is the only factor of a good photo, but it does help draw the eye, especially in black and white. I'm also hitting focus more consistently again, which is a plus And the bokeh and falloff has gone back to what I consider familiar, so the rendering is nicer all around.
However, I still think the 50APO is wasted on black and white simply because of my love for the way the 50APO renders...Show more →
Thanks Adam, I appreciate your response. Right now the M-246 is my main M and I am looking forward to do most of my color shooting with the S-006 so I'll not change my camera bag (in this regard, for now...)
joakim wrote
adamdewilde wrote
...Ahhh glad I figured it out, the 50APO is behaving much better now with no filters (well, no coloured filters. The UV filters don't bother any lens I've owned save for one or two wides)....
from the Noctilux to the APO but performance on the M-246 is a key factor to consider. And the bokeh and falloff has gone back to what I consider familiar, so the rendering is nicer all around.However, I still think the 50APO is wasted on black and white simply because of my love for the way the 50APO renders...Show more →
Thanks Adam, I appreciate your response. Right now the M-246 is my main M and I am looking forward to do most of my color shooting with the S-006 so I'll not change my camera bag (in this regard, for now...
)Apr 18, 2016 at 10:33 AM
p.1306 #3Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
I was in Paris last weekend on a workshop arranged by the guys behind DearSusan, I got home with load of images that I am now working my way through. Here is a first batch.
Apr 18, 2016 at 02:39 PM
p.1306 #5Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Paris and NYC both looking great.
A lot of sea in these ones.
A lot of sea in these ones.
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Apr 18, 2016 at 10:46 PM
p.1306 #6Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Mono and color. M9/35FLE/C1.
Sadly, experiments with scale focusing my 21-35 haven't been pleasant: not only is it far from parfocal, focus distance is not accurate at any focal length. Still, I now know where to focus to hit infinity, and the 35FLE is delivering the goods for other types of shooting.
Cheers,
Jon
Sadly, experiments with scale focusing my 21-35 haven't been pleasant: not only is it far from parfocal, focus distance is not accurate at any focal length. Still, I now know where to focus to hit infinity, and the 35FLE is delivering the goods for other types of shooting.
Cheers,
Jon
Apr 18, 2016 at 10:55 PM
p.1306 #7Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
A La Plage I by Werner Utsch, on Flickr
Apr 19, 2016 at 01:50 AM
p.1306 #8Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Great stuff Joakim. Look forward to the rest 
Apr 19, 2016 at 04:20 AM
p.1306 #9Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
joakim wrote:
...Does this mean you're more positive when it comes to using the 50 APO on the M-246? I'm considering downsizing from the Noctilux to the APO but performance on the M-246 is a key factor to consider.Yes and no. Yes it is a better experience now. The sharpness has gone up considerably and thus the images have more pop. Not that sharpness is the only factor of a good photo, but it does help draw the eye, especially in black and white. I'm also hitting focus more consistently again, which is a plus And the bokeh and falloff has gone back to what I consider familiar, so the rendering is nicer all around.
However, I still think the 50APO is wasted on black and white simply because of my love for the way the 50APO renders colors. The way I think about it is this. IF you have a M240 and an M246 then why not get the 50APO. But if you only have a M246 just get yourself one of the many good 50s out there and save some money (or stick with the Noctilux which is great in black and white because most of the lens flaws are hidden by the lack of color).Thanks Adam, I appreciate your response. Right now the M-246 is my main M and I am looking forward to do most of my color shooting with the S-006 so I'll not change my camera bag (in this regard, for now... )
In that case it's a really tough call.. As a lot of what makes the 50APO special is in the colors. Though again, I'm sure going straight into it using the M246 you won't know to miss the colors and might find it special. Especially if you're over the Noctilux (I bought and sold the Noct. 3 times already).
Sorry that I'm conflicted myself and can't give it a 100% recommendation when shooting black and white. Though again it's a lot more familiar now that I've ditched the color filter.
adamdewilde wrote
joakim wrote
adamdewilde wrote
...Ahhh glad I figured it out, the 50APO is behaving much better now with no filters (well, no coloured filters. The UV filters don't bother any lens I've owned save for one or two wides)....
from the Noctilux to the APO but performance on the M-246 is a key factor to consider. And the bokeh and falloff has gone back to what I consider familiar, so the rendering is nicer all around.However, I still think the 50APO is wasted on black and white simply because of my love for the way the 50APO renders colors. The way I think about it is this. IF you have a M240 and an M246 then why not get the 50APO. But if you only have a M246 just get yourself one of the many good 50s out there and save some money (or stick with the Noctilux which is great in black and white because most of the lens flaws are hidden by the lack of color).
)In that case it's a really tough call.. As a lot of what makes the 50APO special is in the colors. Though again, I'm sure going straight into it using the M246 you won't know to miss the colors and might find it special. Especially if you're over the Noctilux (I bought and sold the Noct. 3 times already).
Sorry that I'm conflicted myself and can't give it a 100% recommendation when shooting black and white. Though again it's a lot more familiar now that I've ditched the color filter.
Apr 19, 2016 at 09:56 AM
p.1306 #10Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
A second set from Paris. More of street theme this time.
Apr 19, 2016 at 11:21 AM
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p.1306 #11Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Nice job everyone! Joakim, love your recent sets from Paris!
Two shots with the 50 planar:
SL 601 + ZM 50/2 by edward karaa, on Flickr
SL 601 + ZM 50/2 by edward karaa, on Flickr
Two shots with the 50 planar:
SL 601 + ZM 50/2 by edward karaa, on FlickrSL 601 + ZM 50/2 by edward karaa, on FlickrApr 20, 2016 at 03:59 AM
p.1306 #12Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Joakim - those street captures are exceptional!
Edward - 2 great portraits. Don't you miss moving the focus tab to align a rangefinder? 😃 I bet the SL compensates for your loss!
Edward - 2 great portraits. Don't you miss moving the focus tab to align a rangefinder? 😃 I bet the SL compensates for your loss!
Apr 20, 2016 at 04:05 AM
p.1306 #13Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
lenticular11 wrote:
Joakim - those street captures are exceptional!
Edward - 2 great portraits. Don't you miss moving the focus tab to align a rangefinder? 😃 I bet the SL compensates for your loss!
Thank you very much David! Yes, I miss the rangefinder badly
The SL is a completely different beast. I've been practicing to zone focus with peaking. Works well enough but nothing beats the rangefinder for stealth candid shooting.Apr 20, 2016 at 04:12 AM
p.1306 #14Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Leica S 007 S70, Bodhgaya, India, home to several important sites for Buddhism.
Apr 20, 2016 at 07:30 AM
p.1306 #15Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
JAZZ MUSICIANS AT A WEDDING.
It's hard to tell from these shots, but the room was really very dim. Bright light streamed in from the windows. High contrast scenes, to say the least. But the X Vario, as always, gets the shot! All were ISO 1600. Love that X Vario.
Edited on Apr 20, 2016 at 08:51 AM · View previous versions
It's hard to tell from these shots, but the room was really very dim. Bright light streamed in from the windows. High contrast scenes, to say the least. But the X Vario, as always, gets the shot! All were ISO 1600. Love that X Vario.
Edited on Apr 20, 2016 at 08:51 AM · View previous versions
Apr 20, 2016 at 08:45 AM
p.1306 #19Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Tow Lights Off by Werner Utsch, on Flickr
Edited on Apr 20, 2016 at 06:08 PM · View previous versions
Apr 20, 2016 at 12:46 PM
