Yes!
Finally a place where digital Leica users can post and discuss!
I recently got an m8.2, the zeiss 50 1.5 sonnar, and the voigtlander 25 f/4.
I must say, I'm in love with the m8.2 and these lenses. I've only had it for about 2 months, but here are some shots:
charles.K wrote:
Thanks rsolti
So far I am pleasantly surprised with the quality and rendering.
Just received the ZM 50/1.5 Sonnar, and it is front focusing consistently. I have sent it back to the supplier for replacement.
Sounds like an f2.8 optimised lens. Tony Rose @ Popflash had some guaranteed to be f1.5 optimised when I got mine, the trade-off is that they back focus around f/2-f/2.8.
Charles,
Like the color and sharpness of the Nokon 1.1 wide-open.
Seems to do wide-open closeup better than the Biogon 35/2.
Rod,
Like the first portrait with the 75 best.
I really like your shots Kyle! There is something special about the rendering.
Thanks for the heads up, Thrice. Yes you are right the Sonnar is optimized for f/2.8. I am sending back this morning. It great to have feedback through this forum, and not be second guessing for the next few weeks.
Thanks Wayne, I think the Nokton will be one of my favourite lenses. The only reason I got the lens was for low light work, and the Noct. is out of price range and universe.
I am preferring the the Nokton 1.1 over the ZM 35/2 Biogon at the moment.
thrice wrote:
Sounds like an f2.8 optimised lens. Tony Rose @ Popflash had some guaranteed to be f1.5 optimised when I got mine, the trade-off is that they back focus around f/2-f/2.8.
I am thinking about getting one for an M8. So either it front focuses wide open if optimized at 2.8 or back focuses at 2-2.8 if optimized for 1.5.....is that correct? So basically, you decide if you will primarily use this lens wide open or stopped down a bit?
Kyle....the last time I made a post here about thinking of an M8 is when you were also considering it. You jumped in and your shots already look fantastic.
wayne seltzer wrote:
Charles,
Like the color and sharpness of the Nokon 1.1 wide-open.
Seems to do wide-open closeup better than the Biogon 35/2.
Rod,
Like the first portrait with the 75 best.
Thanks Wayne. That's the first time I've used the 75 for portraits. Focus on that particular shot was just a touch off but I liked the shot.
+1 for Charles and the Nokton. Good lens but just too hefty for my taste.
rsolti13 wrote:
I am thinking about getting one for an M8. So either it front focuses wide open if optimized at 2.8 or back focuses at 2-2.8 if optimized for 1.5.....is that correct? So basically, you decide if you will primarily use this lens wide open or stopped down a bit?
Thrice's advice has been great here. The Sonnar that I was supplied would focus correctly at f/2.8, but at f/1.5 it front focused by a large margin.( Everything way OOF). This is a lens you would hope to use in low light, so there is no way I could this lens at all. If it is optimized for f/1.5, then it will back focus at f/2 -2.8. By how much, I don't know. I just need to decide whether to swap for another lens.
Enjoying this thread.Not many if any macro shots from the Leicas.Maybe i missed a few, can any post some Macro shots and maybe even some telephoto shots with the Leica cams.Thanks
-Jim
Jim Schemel wrote:
Enjoying this thread.Not many if any macro shots from the Leicas.Maybe i missed a few, can any post some Macro shots and maybe even some telephoto shots with the Leica cams.Thanks
-Jim
I don't think this is the forte of RF's in general. I know it can be done, but this where DSLR's shine.
Thanks Thrice. I am looking to get a fast 50 for an M8 (not 50 equiv) so you would recommend the Nokton over the Sonnar? I'm not rich enough for the lux yet . I have more use shooting at f/2 and lower but was wanting something fast for the times I could make use of it. Maybe the 50 planar and the CV 35 1.4 is a better idea.....and about the same price. What do you think? All I have now is a 25 Biogon which is on the way.
hopefully I can get it by next year.