Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
p.1607 #3Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
75 SL @ F2
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Aug 22, 2018 at 05:19 PM
p.1607 #4Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Gary love seeing those Distagon shots, I am giving consideration of one day upgrading my ZM 35/2.
Aug 22, 2018 at 05:19 PM
p.1607 #5Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Excuse the imposition of two Pentax K-1 shots in here, using lovely old Super Takumar M42 lenses, included here for comparison with the shot I took on my M8.2 and VM35 f/1.2 Nokton I.
The M8.2 continues to impress, with its 10mp CCD sensor that started me on my whole Leica journey...
M8.2, VM35 f/1.2 Nokton I, at f1.4-1.7 and ISO640
Paul by David M, on Flickr
Pentax K-1, Super Takumar 50 f/1.4 8-element @ f2, ISO1600
Paul by David M, on Flickr
Pentax K-1, SMC Super Takumar 85 f/1.8 @f2, ISO1600
Paul by David M, on Flickr
The M8.2 continues to impress, with its 10mp CCD sensor that started me on my whole Leica journey...
M8.2, VM35 f/1.2 Nokton I, at f1.4-1.7 and ISO640
Paul by David M, on FlickrPentax K-1, Super Takumar 50 f/1.4 8-element @ f2, ISO1600
Paul by David M, on FlickrPentax K-1, SMC Super Takumar 85 f/1.8 @f2, ISO1600
Paul by David M, on FlickrAug 23, 2018 at 07:03 AM
p.1607 #6Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
burningheart wrote:
Gary love seeing those Distagon shots, I am giving consideration of one day upgrading my ZM 35/2.
Gary - you have given me confidence in my recent acquisition of the Distagon as well. This close to getting a FLE...
My kit now consists of an M10, M9, 24 2.4 Elmarit. 35 1.4 Distagon, 50 1.4 Summilux, and 75 2 APO Summicron. I am trying to determine what to trade my 35 2 Summicron for (replaced by the Zeiss.)
Gary love seeing those Distagon shots, I am giving consideration of one day upgrading my ZM 35/2.
Gary - you have given me confidence in my recent acquisition of the Distagon as well. This close to getting a FLE...
My kit now consists of an M10, M9, 24 2.4 Elmarit. 35 1.4 Distagon, 50 1.4 Summilux, and 75 2 APO Summicron. I am trying to determine what to trade my 35 2 Summicron for (replaced by the Zeiss.)
Aug 23, 2018 at 08:54 AM
p.1607 #7Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
burningheart wrote:
Gary love seeing those Distagon shots, I am giving consideration of one day upgrading my ZM 35/2.
It is the best fast 35mm lens I have used. I haven't tried out the 35lux yet though...
Gary love seeing those Distagon shots, I am giving consideration of one day upgrading my ZM 35/2.
It is the best fast 35mm lens I have used. I haven't tried out the 35lux yet though...
Aug 23, 2018 at 10:33 AM
p.1607 #8Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
designdog wrote:
Gary - you have given me confidence in my recent acquisition of the Distagon as well. This close to getting a FLE...
My kit now consists of an M10, M9, 24 2.4 Elmarit. 35 1.4 Distagon, 50 1.4 Summilux, and 75 2 APO Summicron. I am trying to determine what to trade my 35 2 Summicron for (replaced by the Zeiss.)
Yeah - the lens continues to surprise me. I preordered it way back and haven't felt the need to try the 35lux. It is a bit big and heavy with very slight VF blockage. Other than that - no complaints. I am so happy with the color output as well. Something I don't typically notice but this lens is very good with that - especially in low light.
burningheart wrote
Gary love seeing those Distagon shots, I am giving consideration of one day upgrading my ZM 35/2.My kit now consists of an M10, M9, 24 2.4 Elmarit. 35 1.4 Distagon, 50 1.4 Summilux, and 75 2 APO Summicron. I am trying to determine what to trade my 35 2 Summicron for (replaced by the Zeiss.)
Yeah - the lens continues to surprise me. I preordered it way back and haven't felt the need to try the 35lux. It is a bit big and heavy with very slight VF blockage. Other than that - no complaints. I am so happy with the color output as well. Something I don't typically notice but this lens is very good with that - especially in low light.
Aug 23, 2018 at 10:36 AM
p.1607 #9Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
The ZM 35 1.4 is an excellent lens. But I like my 35FLE. I think Alan loves his too 
Not as perfect as the ZM 35 1.4 due to field curvature, but more compact and coded. Both are excellent lenses. The CV 35 1.2 is also a very nice lens, more old school look.
I am still waiting and hoping for Zeiss to release a ZM 50 1.4. The rangefinder cameras (and shooters) are not dying out anytime soon
Not as perfect as the ZM 35 1.4 due to field curvature, but more compact and coded. Both are excellent lenses. The CV 35 1.2 is also a very nice lens, more old school look.
I am still waiting and hoping for Zeiss to release a ZM 50 1.4. The rangefinder cameras (and shooters) are not dying out anytime soon
Aug 23, 2018 at 10:40 AM
p.1607 #10Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
joe88 wrote:
The ZM 35 1.4 is an excellent lens. But I like my 35FLE. I think Alan loves his too
https://josephow.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-3/p2946538437-5.jpg
Not as perfect as the ZM 35 1.4 due to field curvature, but more compact and coded. Both are excellent lenses. The CV 35 1.2 is also a very nice lens, more old school look.
I am still waiting and hoping for Zeiss to release a ZM 50 1.4. The rangefinder cameras (and shooters) are not dying out anytime soon
Very nice rendering Joe.
Unfortunately, Zeiss seems to have stopped the development of the ZM line. They could change their mind though
The ZM 35 1.4 is an excellent lens. But I like my 35FLE. I think Alan loves his too
https://josephow.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-3/p2946538437-5.jpg
Not as perfect as the ZM 35 1.4 due to field curvature, but more compact and coded. Both are excellent lenses. The CV 35 1.2 is also a very nice lens, more old school look.
I am still waiting and hoping for Zeiss to release a ZM 50 1.4. The rangefinder cameras (and shooters) are not dying out anytime soon
Very nice rendering Joe.
Unfortunately, Zeiss seems to have stopped the development of the ZM line. They could change their mind though
Aug 23, 2018 at 10:49 AM
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p.1607 #11Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Some film Leica for a change
M7 ZM 35/1.4 Provia 100F by edward karaa, on Flickr
M7 ZM 50/2 Superia 1600 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M7 ZM 35/1.4 Provia 100F by edward karaa, on FlickrM7 ZM 50/2 Superia 1600 by edward karaa, on FlickrAug 23, 2018 at 10:51 AM
p.1607 #12Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
edwardkaraa wrote:
Some film Leica for a change
No new ZMs? Pity
Your first shot with the Provia looks digital-ish in rendering (in a good way)- so sharp and clear with the ZM 35 1.4! Nice!
I wonder if M lenses can be used on the new Nikon Z mirrorless cameras?
Some film Leica for a change
No new ZMs? Pity
Your first shot with the Provia looks digital-ish in rendering (in a good way)- so sharp and clear with the ZM 35 1.4! Nice!
I wonder if M lenses can be used on the new Nikon Z mirrorless cameras?
Aug 23, 2018 at 10:55 AM
p.1607 #13Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
joe88 wrote:
The ZM 35 1.4 is an excellent lens. But I like my 35FLE. I think Alan loves his too
https://josephow.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-3/p2946538437-5.jpg
Not as perfect as the ZM 35 1.4 due to field curvature, but more compact and coded. Both are excellent lenses. The CV 35 1.2 is also a very nice lens, more old school look.
I am still waiting and hoping for Zeiss to release a ZM 50 1.4. The rangefinder cameras (and shooters) are not dying out anytime soon
Joe - don't you make me go buy a 35lux ok!
The ZM 35 1.4 is an excellent lens. But I like my 35FLE. I think Alan loves his too
https://josephow.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-3/p2946538437-5.jpg
Not as perfect as the ZM 35 1.4 due to field curvature, but more compact and coded. Both are excellent lenses. The CV 35 1.2 is also a very nice lens, more old school look.
I am still waiting and hoping for Zeiss to release a ZM 50 1.4. The rangefinder cameras (and shooters) are not dying out anytime soon
Joe - don't you make me go buy a 35lux ok!
Aug 23, 2018 at 11:05 AM
p.1607 #14Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
joe88 wrote:
No new ZMs? Pity
Your first shot with the Provia looks digital-ish in rendering (in a good way)- so sharp and clear with the ZM 35 1.4! Nice!
I wonder if M lenses can be used on the new Nikon Z mirrorless cameras?
Thanks Joe. Fujichrome has virtually no grain.
I'm not sure about the Z mount register distance, but most importantly, how thick is the sensor cover glass?
edwardkaraa wrote
Some film Leica for a changeYour first shot with the Provia looks digital-ish in rendering (in a good way)- so sharp and clear with the ZM 35 1.4! Nice!
I wonder if M lenses can be used on the new Nikon Z mirrorless cameras?
Thanks Joe. Fujichrome has virtually no grain.
I'm not sure about the Z mount register distance, but most importantly, how thick is the sensor cover glass?
Aug 23, 2018 at 11:17 AM
p.1607 #15Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
This is for SL and R shooters primarily but may be of interest to others as well.
I shoot with an SL. I own the ZM 35 f1.4 Distagon. It is exceptionally sharp, clean and well corrected. I also own a Summicron-R 35 f2 (v2). The rendering difference between these two lenses is fairly dramatic. The ZM is what I would characterize as clinical, while the R is organic with more subtle tonal transitions. As a result, when I want a 35mm lens, I usually grab the Summicron-R, which is certainly plenty sharp in its own right. At f4-5.6, the corners look just fine. That's good enough for my purposes, as I have learned not to obsess about corner sharpness at wide apertures. Of course, the f2 maximum aperture costs me a stop of light, but so far it has not cost me any photos that absolutely required f1.4.
I shoot with an SL. I own the ZM 35 f1.4 Distagon. It is exceptionally sharp, clean and well corrected. I also own a Summicron-R 35 f2 (v2). The rendering difference between these two lenses is fairly dramatic. The ZM is what I would characterize as clinical, while the R is organic with more subtle tonal transitions. As a result, when I want a 35mm lens, I usually grab the Summicron-R, which is certainly plenty sharp in its own right. At f4-5.6, the corners look just fine. That's good enough for my purposes, as I have learned not to obsess about corner sharpness at wide apertures. Of course, the f2 maximum aperture costs me a stop of light, but so far it has not cost me any photos that absolutely required f1.4.
Aug 23, 2018 at 11:31 AM
p.1607 #16Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Iceland Layers: Mountains, Rocks, Refelctions... by Werner Utsch, on Flickr
S 006, Vario-Elmar S 30-90
Panorama: & Shots Vertical
Aug 23, 2018 at 12:32 PM
p.1607 #17Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Werner, you, sir, are in a different league. Do you ever get bored creating one masterful photo after another? So impressive!
Aug 23, 2018 at 02:33 PM
p.1607 #18Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
edwardkaraa wrote:
Unfortunately, Zeiss seems to have stopped the development of the ZM line. They could change their mind though
When the time is right I hope they will.
It wasn't long ago many said there would be no more new Otus. Rumours are afloat on a 100mm Otus.
Unfortunately, Zeiss seems to have stopped the development of the ZM line. They could change their mind though
When the time is right I hope they will.
It wasn't long ago many said there would be no more new Otus. Rumours are afloat on a 100mm Otus.
Aug 23, 2018 at 04:58 PM
p.1607 #19Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
M7 ZM 35/1.4 Provia 100F by edward karaa, on Flickr
M7 ZM 50/2 Superia 1600 by edward karaa, on FlickrAug 24, 2018 at 03:35 AM
p.1607 #20Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
More great film work from you Edward.
Werner, that last Icelandic landscape is masterful!
A quick post from today. M8.2 and Converted Contax G21 f/2.8. I love this combination.
Street art, Farrer, Canberra
Werner, that last Icelandic landscape is masterful!
A quick post from today. M8.2 and Converted Contax G21 f/2.8. I love this combination.
Street art, Farrer, Canberra
Aug 24, 2018 at 07:28 AM