Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
p.183 #1Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Yeah, she's all right. Thanks for asking. Just a minor procedure.
While we were waiting, I also tried out the "new" 90 cron pre-AA I picked up this morning on CL. I've never shot with the current 90 cron AA, but for $1k and, literally, a mint condition copy of previous gen version, I'm thinking it looks pretty sweet. Seems sharp enough for me (below).
While we were waiting, I also tried out the "new" 90 cron pre-AA I picked up this morning on CL. I've never shot with the current 90 cron AA, but for $1k and, literally, a mint condition copy of previous gen version, I'm thinking it looks pretty sweet. Seems sharp enough for me (below).
Feb 11, 2011 at 07:52 PM
p.183 #2Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
The 90Cron pre AA renders very nicely, if you don't mind the size. I think its a good buy for the price.
Joe
Joe
Feb 11, 2011 at 07:59 PM
p.183 #3Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
joe88 wrote:
The 90Cron pre AA renders very nicely, if you don't mind the size. I think its a good buy for the price.
Joe
+1
The 90Cron pre AA renders very nicely, if you don't mind the size. I think its a good buy for the price.
Joe
+1
Feb 11, 2011 at 08:17 PM
p.183 #4Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
My daughter had the day off from school today. In a "no camera" mood, but I didn't discover that until after the first shot... ;-)
With a day off she is all about pajamas, books and her favorite hat. The day didn't disappoint.
No work of art, but my thinking was (on the first and last shot) to incorporate these elements.
m9, 50/0.95
With a day off she is all about pajamas, books and her favorite hat. The day didn't disappoint.
No work of art, but my thinking was (on the first and last shot) to incorporate these elements.
m9, 50/0.95
Feb 11, 2011 at 08:24 PM
p.183 #5Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Nice images everyone!
Charles, those on the previous page look very good. It seems that lens is very nice when used close up.
ZM35 f/2.8 @f/8 I think, from the back yard.
Getting reacquainted with the M9. I picked up a thumbs up and a CV15 yesterday. Liking the thumbs up. Haven't shot much with the 15 other than a bunch of test shots and setting up a cornerfix profile, which was very necessary. First impression is that the lens is very sharp corner to corner, especially for ~$550.
Charles, those on the previous page look very good. It seems that lens is very nice when used close up.
ZM35 f/2.8 @f/8 I think, from the back yard.
Getting reacquainted with the M9. I picked up a thumbs up and a CV15 yesterday. Liking the thumbs up. Haven't shot much with the 15 other than a bunch of test shots and setting up a cornerfix profile, which was very necessary. First impression is that the lens is very sharp corner to corner, especially for ~$550.
Feb 11, 2011 at 08:29 PM
p.183 #6Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Jeremy - Way to time the 'moment'. I bet he said "just a little pinch..."
Phil Exposure looks good. As far as tips I guess make sure you've got the exposure compensation set to the dial for quicker access, and know that the metering on the M9 is closer to a spot meter than the typical field of a DSLR, so you have to be more cognizant of the rest of the frame, esp. for highlights. I like the vignetting on the 2nd image - did you add this?
Phil Exposure looks good. As far as tips I guess make sure you've got the exposure compensation set to the dial for quicker access, and know that the metering on the M9 is closer to a spot meter than the typical field of a DSLR, so you have to be more cognizant of the rest of the frame, esp. for highlights. I like the vignetting on the 2nd image - did you add this?
Feb 11, 2011 at 08:32 PM
p.183 #7Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Nice series Phil
Jeremy - great capture on getting the emotion. Her face shows some serious pain from such a tiny needle
h00ligan - I have been there and this is coming from experience.....get the better lenses for the Leica (or any system for that matter). I would agree with Joe and get the 35 Cron. I have the ASPH and I enjoy this far more than the 35 f/2 Biogon I had. Joe mentions the ASPH and the version IV...but I have also heard very good things about the version III. If you don't mind a little slower lens...the Zeiss ZM 35 f/2.8 c-biogon looks very nice. Go to stevehuff.com for the review
http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2009/12/17/zeiss-zm-35-c-biogon-2-8-lens-review/
A 50 is closer to a 70 and a 25/28 is going to act as a 35 on the Leica with the crop. I had the Zeiss 25 and it always felt wider than 35 where I think a 28 would be more like a 35. Out of the 28's I have seen very good things from the Leica 28 f/2.8 Elmarit preASPH...forget the version, either III or IV. The 28 Cron is out of this world price wise (and image quality wise) and the Voigtlander 28 f/2 has some nasty focus shift.
Regardless, hope you get the M8....much better camera than is given credit
Pictures
50 Lux
35 Cron ASPH
Jeremy - great capture on getting the emotion. Her face shows some serious pain from such a tiny needle
h00ligan - I have been there and this is coming from experience.....get the better lenses for the Leica (or any system for that matter). I would agree with Joe and get the 35 Cron. I have the ASPH and I enjoy this far more than the 35 f/2 Biogon I had. Joe mentions the ASPH and the version IV...but I have also heard very good things about the version III. If you don't mind a little slower lens...the Zeiss ZM 35 f/2.8 c-biogon looks very nice. Go to stevehuff.com for the review
http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2009/12/17/zeiss-zm-35-c-biogon-2-8-lens-review/
A 50 is closer to a 70 and a 25/28 is going to act as a 35 on the Leica with the crop. I had the Zeiss 25 and it always felt wider than 35 where I think a 28 would be more like a 35. Out of the 28's I have seen very good things from the Leica 28 f/2.8 Elmarit preASPH...forget the version, either III or IV. The 28 Cron is out of this world price wise (and image quality wise) and the Voigtlander 28 f/2 has some nasty focus shift.
Regardless, hope you get the M8....much better camera than is given credit
Pictures
50 Lux
35 Cron ASPH
Feb 11, 2011 at 08:37 PM
p.183 #8Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Very nice B and W conversion Ryan
I need a 35 Cron
Phil
I need a 35 Cron
Phil
Feb 11, 2011 at 08:42 PM
p.183 #9Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
SteveF wrote:
Jeremy - Way to time the 'moment'. I bet he said "just a little pinch..."
Phil Exposure looks good. As far as tips I guess make sure you've got the exposure compensation set to the dial for quicker access, and know that the metering on the M9 is closer to a spot meter than the typical field of a DSLR, so you have to be more cognizant of the rest of the frame, esp. for highlights. I like the vignetting on the 2nd image - did you add this?
Steve Thanks for the information, me coming from nikon and canon I had it a little easier when using them especially the nikon's.
The vig on 2 was from the M9, no post, plus it was the overhead light directing to the painting thus the vig look
Phil
Jeremy - Way to time the 'moment'. I bet he said "just a little pinch..."
Phil Exposure looks good. As far as tips I guess make sure you've got the exposure compensation set to the dial for quicker access, and know that the metering on the M9 is closer to a spot meter than the typical field of a DSLR, so you have to be more cognizant of the rest of the frame, esp. for highlights. I like the vignetting on the 2nd image - did you add this?
Steve Thanks for the information, me coming from nikon and canon I had it a little easier when using them especially the nikon's.
The vig on 2 was from the M9, no post, plus it was the overhead light directing to the painting
thus the vig lookPhil
Feb 11, 2011 at 08:44 PM
p.183 #10Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
M9/35mm CRON ASPH
Even though this image screams BW, I have a difficult time choosing stil, as I like the colors in the color version too.
Even though this image screams BW, I have a difficult time choosing stil, as I like the colors in the color version too.
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Feb 11, 2011 at 09:22 PM
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p.183 #11Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Doug,
It does scream B and W, but color version impacts me more. Sell me your 35
Phil
Edited on Feb 11, 2011 at 09:28 PM · View previous versions
It does scream B and W, but color version impacts me more. Sell me your 35
Phil
Edited on Feb 11, 2011 at 09:28 PM · View previous versions
Feb 11, 2011 at 09:28 PM
p.183 #12Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Who would have thought?
Just hand-held the Canon 500D diopter up in front of the 50/0.95 for fun with some roses for Monday. Holy macro batman! This might lead to something.
Just hand-held the Canon 500D diopter up in front of the 50/0.95 for fun with some roses for Monday. Holy macro batman! This might lead to something.
Feb 11, 2011 at 09:28 PM
p.183 #13Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
SteveF wrote:
Who would have thought?
Just hand-held the Canon 500D diopter up in front of the 50/0.95 for fun with some roses for Monday. Holy macro batman! This might lead to something.
http://www.efines.net/images/fm/Fines_20110211_0029-Edit.jpg
Steve,
Nice! talk about dual hand-holdable, hope you didn't have your morning coffee before shooting this
Phil
Who would have thought?
Just hand-held the Canon 500D diopter up in front of the 50/0.95 for fun with some roses for Monday. Holy macro batman! This might lead to something.
http://www.efines.net/images/fm/Fines_20110211_0029-Edit.jpg
Steve,
Nice! talk about dual hand-holdable, hope you didn't have your morning coffee before shooting this
Phil
Feb 11, 2011 at 09:31 PM
p.183 #14Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Thanks Phil on the image.
If I sold you the Cron, then I would have no lens!
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You guys been busy here today, lots of new stuff.
Phil, you know I Was wondering how the 500D would work on these, gosh focus will be interesting. lol. I have step up rings to step up to 77mm now. At least I hope my numbers are all right. 39-49, then 49-77.
Edited on Feb 11, 2011 at 09:37 PM · View previous versions
If I sold you the Cron, then I would have no lens!
.You guys been busy here today, lots of new stuff.
Phil, you know I Was wondering how the 500D would work on these, gosh focus will be interesting. lol. I have step up rings to step up to 77mm now. At least I hope my numbers are all right. 39-49, then 49-77.
Edited on Feb 11, 2011 at 09:37 PM · View previous versions
Feb 11, 2011 at 09:34 PM
p.183 #15Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Nice series Phil. To add to Steve on the exposure, the M9 has lots of shadow detail, 2 stops easily. If you shoot in Aperture Priority, it has a tendency to protect highlights and could underexpose but you can recover the details most of the time. Try shooting some test shots in bright and back-lit environment. Personally I don't like to use the dial for EV comp, its too easy to accidentally shift and forget to check. I revert to Manual for trickier exposure and adjust from there, but I know everyone is different.
Steve, nice commentary, pics like those of your girl will be become precious little memories when you look back years from now.
Ron, share some 15CV pics please... I'm considering if I should get this or the 21CV.
Ryan, this 50Lux is really nice. Like the toning on #3, suits the subject!
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Edit, nice shot Doug - I prefer the B&W one, nice tones. Before you know it, you will have a bag of Leica lenses. Leica lust ..damn...
Steve, nice commentary, pics like those of your girl will be become precious little memories when you look back years from now.
Ron, share some 15CV pics please... I'm considering if I should get this or the 21CV.
Ryan, this 50Lux is really nice. Like the toning on #3, suits the subject!
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Edit, nice shot Doug - I prefer the B&W one, nice tones. Before you know it, you will have a bag of Leica lenses. Leica lust ..damn...
Feb 11, 2011 at 09:36 PM
p.183 #16Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Doug, I agree, tough decision. While I like the B&W, I seem more drawn to the color version.
Steve, great idea about the 500D. I have one, barely used, sitting in the back. I may have to play around with it a little tomorrow.
Steve, great idea about the 500D. I have one, barely used, sitting in the back. I may have to play around with it a little tomorrow.
Feb 11, 2011 at 09:47 PM
p.183 #17Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
We've hit over 150 pages on this thread, we've seen some gear porn and unshaven legs , why not share some self portraits with your digital M or X? Since this IS the camera that you see many take pictures of the camera or themselves in front of the mirror. I wonder why?
I'll start off (hope this doesn't backfires on me). M9 50CronV3 from this morning, waiting for my oil-change, just could not resist when I saw a nice big mirror
Joe
p/s I'm left eye so this is not my regular stance, I envy you right eye shooters
, why not share some self portraits with your digital M or X? Since this IS the camera that you see many take pictures of the camera or themselves in front of the mirror. I wonder why? I'll start off (hope this doesn't backfires on me). M9 50CronV3 from this morning, waiting for my oil-change, just could not resist when I saw a nice big mirror
Joe
p/s I'm left eye so this is not my regular stance, I envy you right eye shooters
Feb 11, 2011 at 09:52 PM
p.183 #18Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
OK Joe:
I usually refrain from posting personally identifiable images online... perhaps one reason I like to be behind the camera than in front, haha..
Re the CV15: I'm sure I'll put it to use in the next few weeks.
rsolti13 wrote:
h00ligan - I have been there and this is coming from experience.....get the better lenses for the Leica (or any system for that matter). I would agree with Joe and get the 35 Cron. I have the ASPH and I enjoy this far more than the 35 f/2 Biogon I had. Joe mentions the ASPH and the version IV...but I have also heard very good things about the version III. If you don't mind a little slower lens...the Zeiss ZM 35 f/2.8 c-biogon looks very nice. Go to stevehuff.com for the review
Ed, all of my ZM35mm images have been the f/2.8 c-biogon. I'm generally very happy with it. Small, light, high quality optics. But for a crop sensor where it would effectively be similar to a 50mm for angle of view, I would probably want something faster. For me 50mm field of view has always been about speed for when you need it.
Edited on Feb 11, 2011 at 10:30 PM · View previous versions
I usually refrain from posting personally identifiable images online... perhaps one reason I like to be behind the camera than in front, haha..
Re the CV15: I'm sure I'll put it to use in the next few weeks.
rsolti13 wrote:
h00ligan - I have been there and this is coming from experience.....get the better lenses for the Leica (or any system for that matter). I would agree with Joe and get the 35 Cron. I have the ASPH and I enjoy this far more than the 35 f/2 Biogon I had. Joe mentions the ASPH and the version IV...but I have also heard very good things about the version III. If you don't mind a little slower lens...the Zeiss ZM 35 f/2.8 c-biogon looks very nice. Go to stevehuff.com for the review
Ed, all of my ZM35mm images have been the f/2.8 c-biogon. I'm generally very happy with it. Small, light, high quality optics. But for a crop sensor where it would effectively be similar to a 50mm for angle of view, I would probably want something faster. For me 50mm field of view has always been about speed for when you need it.
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Feb 11, 2011 at 10:09 PM
p.183 #20Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
These on camera flashes are really powerful nowadays.
Just kidding, it was billboard light, I saw it a couple of weeks ago and thought you know that might be cool to shoot, I cropped out bill boards.
This one a bit weird, yes, that is ice on the water, burrrr, it was cold tonight.
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Just kidding, it was billboard light, I saw it a couple of weeks ago and thought you know that might be cool to shoot, I cropped out bill boards.
This one a bit weird, yes, that is ice on the water, burrrr, it was cold tonight.
Feb 11, 2011 at 10:29 PM