Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
p.1644 #1Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
pmeheut wrote:
They are indeed very good lenses but the problem is sometimes maintenance. I had a Konica 60mm/1.2 (ok, not a M but a L-mount) and found no way to have it adjusted in France for instance.
It would be frustrating if the maintenance is not readily available in France. I live in US so I have my lenses serviced by DAG. His work is top quality and very reasonably priced. My Konica lenses were serviced few years ago and I use them regularly without require any additional adjustments. Here are two more old images taken with M-Hexanon Dual 21-35 lens.
Leica M240 with Konica M-Hexanon Dual 21-35/3.5 lens (at 21mm)
Leica M240 with Konica M-Hexanon Dual 21-35/3.5 lens (at 35mm)
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I always felt the Konica M-Hexanon lenses are undervalued.It would be frustrating if the maintenance is not readily available in France. I live in US so I have my lenses serviced by DAG. His work is top quality and very reasonably priced. My Konica lenses were serviced few years ago and I use them regularly without require any additional adjustments. Here are two more old images taken with M-Hexanon Dual 21-35 lens.
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Leica M240 with Konica M-Hexanon Dual 21-35/3.5 lens (at 21mm)
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Leica M240 with Konica M-Hexanon Dual 21-35/3.5 lens (at 35mm)
Feb 24, 2019 at 12:36 PM
p.1644 #2Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
I live in US so I have my lenses serviced by DAG.
We used to have very good people here too. But some of them retired, other went out of business. There are still very good people but when I talked to them, they did not feel very comfortable with the 60mm/1.2. Too bad because it was a nice lens.
We used to have very good people here too. But some of them retired, other went out of business. There are still very good people but when I talked to them, they did not feel very comfortable with the 60mm/1.2. Too bad because it was a nice lens.
Feb 24, 2019 at 01:17 PM
p.1644 #3Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Ayas, my Konica-M 28 didn't require any focus adjustment. I read that some of the M-Haxanon lenses had slight different focus tolerance when they were made, compared to Leica lenses.
I like the Konica-M 28mm for its rendering style, good sharpness and resolution, smooth out of focus transitions, balanced color but not overly saturated and not too much micro-contrast. I also found that it pairs well with M8/M9 for its CCD sensor. I recommend that to have your Konica-M 28mm adjusted.
Ayas wrote:
*Only adjusted shadows/highlights/exposure in the first shot and shadows in last shot*Nice images, Ayas. The M-Hexanon 28 is very nice lens and works well with M8/M9 bodies. I enjoy using mine very much.Thank you very much 
My first impressions are very good. I intentionally shot into the sun and found the flare resistance to be excellent.
It does, however, require focus adjustment. How was your copy? Did it need to be adjusted?
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I have a number of M-Hexanon lenses (28/2.8, 35/2, 50/2, 50/1.2, 90/2.8) that I was hoping to use on my M10-P but have been disappointed to find that I cannot achieve accurate rangefinder focus with them. When I focus with the rangefinder then check with the Visoflex (and vice-versa) there is always a discrepancy. The EVF-focused images are sharper than the rangefinder-focused ones. On the other hand, I've been able to achieve accurate focus with all the Zeiss ZM and Voigtlander lenses I own. I know that Hexanon-M lens compatibility on Leica bodies is highly controversial but am interested to find that two members are happy with the results they're getting with the M-Hexanon 28. I notice that the photos Ayas posted were taken at f/11 and wonder if this masks any focusing incompatibility?I intentionally shot at f/11 to mask focus discrepancy. I took some initial shots wide open with the lens set to infinity and I could see they weren't in focus - so it's not focusing correctly at infinity.
The last shot is where I focused wide open on the right totem pole thing. As you can see it is severely back focused. I...Show more →
I like the Konica-M 28mm for its rendering style, good sharpness and resolution, smooth out of focus transitions, balanced color but not overly saturated and not too much micro-contrast. I also found that it pairs well with M8/M9 for its CCD sensor. I recommend that to have your Konica-M 28mm adjusted.
Ayas wrote:
ocean2059 wrote
Ayas wrote
It was warm and sunny today with temps near 40F so went for a stroll in West Ridge Nature Preserve with the M9-P and M-Hexanon 28. First time using this lens.*Only adjusted shadows/highlights/exposure in the first shot and shadows in last shot*
My first impressions are very good. I intentionally shot into the sun and found the flare resistance to be excellent.
It does, however, require focus adjustment. How was your copy? Did it need to be adjusted?
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genji wrote
ocean2059 wrote
Nice images, Ayas. The M-Hexanon 28 is very nice lens and works well with M8/M9 bodies. I enjoy using mine very much.The last shot is where I focused wide open on the right totem pole thing. As you can see it is severely back focused. I...Show more →
Feb 24, 2019 at 02:06 PM
p.1644 #6Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Quinebaug at Fabyan. Three frame panorama stitched in ICE.
M-240, Voigtländer VM 40mm f/1.2 Nokton, f/8
M-240, Voigtländer VM 40mm f/1.2 Nokton, f/8
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Feb 24, 2019 at 04:31 PM
p.1644 #7Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Great shots from the SW, Michael !
Feb 25, 2019 at 08:01 AM
p.1644 #8Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Cubism by Werner Utsch, on Flickr
S 006, Summarit-S 70/2.5
Feb 25, 2019 at 08:03 AM
p.1644 #9Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Foggy morning view
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Feb 25, 2019 at 08:46 AM
p.1644 #10Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
genji wrote:
Far be it from me to pose as an expert on zone/hyperfocal focusing with a rangefinder and, if anything I suggest is inaccurate, I genuinely look forward to being corrected.
However, my understanding is that the depth of field marks on lenses designed for film cameras are optimistic with digital cameras to say the least. The most common advice seems to be to use the DoF marks one stop wider than the aperture you're actually using i.e. the f/8 marks when you're shooting at f/11. I think that is still optimistic and would use the f/5.6 marks if I was shooting...Show more →
Thank you for sharing that advice on how to use the DoF marks. I was not aware of that. I still have a lot to learn.
You are correct, test images will give a better idea of where infinity is on the lens. Live View would greatly help too. Since DAG is only a couple states away I decided to send him the lens today. Hopefully it'll come back performing much better.
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ocean2059 wrote:
Ayas, my Konica-M 28 didn't require any focus adjustment. I read that some of the M-Haxanon lenses had slight different focus tolerance when they were made, compared to Leica lenses.
I like the Konica-M 28mm for its rendering style, good sharpness and resolution, smooth out of focus transitions, balanced color but not overly saturated and not too much micro-contrast. I also found that it pairs well with M8/M9 for its CCD sensor. I recommend that to have your Konica-M 28mm adjusted.
It's encouraging to read that you like your M-Hexanon 28. Due to the focus inaccuracy, I wasn't able to really see how it renders out of focus transitions. I have sent it out to DAG today for adjustment. Will hopefully report back once it returns.
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ocean2059 wrote:
Foggy morning view
Excellent shot with a great view. Virginia is a beautiful state.
Love the edge to edge detail captured by this lens, even with the fog. Hope I get to try it someday. It really is something special...
Some more from a few days ago.
*In-camera B&W. Only shadows adjusted in the last two*
Far be it from me to pose as an expert on zone/hyperfocal focusing with a rangefinder and, if anything I suggest is inaccurate, I genuinely look forward to being corrected.
However, my understanding is that the depth of field marks on lenses designed for film cameras are optimistic with digital cameras to say the least. The most common advice seems to be to use the DoF marks one stop wider than the aperture you're actually using i.e. the f/8 marks when you're shooting at f/11. I think that is still optimistic and would use the f/5.6 marks if I was shooting...Show more →
Thank you for sharing that advice on how to use the DoF marks. I was not aware of that. I still have a lot to learn.
You are correct, test images will give a better idea of where infinity is on the lens. Live View would greatly help too. Since DAG is only a couple states away I decided to send him the lens today. Hopefully it'll come back performing much better.
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ocean2059 wrote:
Ayas, my Konica-M 28 didn't require any focus adjustment. I read that some of the M-Haxanon lenses had slight different focus tolerance when they were made, compared to Leica lenses.
I like the Konica-M 28mm for its rendering style, good sharpness and resolution, smooth out of focus transitions, balanced color but not overly saturated and not too much micro-contrast. I also found that it pairs well with M8/M9 for its CCD sensor. I recommend that to have your Konica-M 28mm adjusted.
It's encouraging to read that you like your M-Hexanon 28. Due to the focus inaccuracy, I wasn't able to really see how it renders out of focus transitions. I have sent it out to DAG today for adjustment. Will hopefully report back once it returns.
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ocean2059 wrote:
Foggy morning view
Excellent shot with a great view. Virginia is a beautiful state.
Love the edge to edge detail captured by this lens, even with the fog. Hope I get to try it someday. It really is something special...
Some more from a few days ago.
*In-camera B&W. Only shadows adjusted in the last two*
Feb 25, 2019 at 04:54 PM
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p.1644 #12Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
I use DoF scales all the time. I would say 90% when doing street photography. No issues with digital. Don (DAG) is really good. He dialed in my older M 10 and 90 Cron APO perfectly and has fixed other lenses and adjust camera/lens focus for me to.
Feb 26, 2019 at 06:31 AM
p.1644 #13Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Dazwischen by Werner Utsch, on Flickr
Monochrom, Elmarit-M 28/2.8 asph.
Feb 26, 2019 at 03:03 PM
p.1644 #18Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Leica M7 Zeiss 50 Planar Kodak Ektachrome 100 by edward karaa, on FlickrFeb 28, 2019 at 12:36 PM
p.1644 #19Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Just picked up the Voigtlander 21mm f/3.5 Color-Skopar and took it for a quick test drive after work today. Using in on my Leica M Typ 262. Thought I would post a couple snaps on this thread. One at f/8 and one at f/3.5.
I love the size and handling of this lens, it will definitely be a keeper in my bag. I also picked up the 21/25 Voigtlander viewfinder to use with it.
George
I love the size and handling of this lens, it will definitely be a keeper in my bag. I also picked up the 21/25 Voigtlander viewfinder to use with it.
George
Feb 28, 2019 at 08:27 PM
p.1644 #20Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
M10 | DR Summicron 50 | ISO 200 | f/6.3 | 1/350 sec | Bangkok
Mar 01, 2019 at 06:03 AM