danlindberg Posted December 12, 2009 Share #1 Posted December 12, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, I am seriously considering the m9 for all the same reasons as all of you here However, I do not have hands-on experience with Leica glas and would like a few pointers... With a limited budget I simply must start with fewer pieces and then add on later. One option is a 35/2.0 summicron as a standard lens (nice and compact) and also a 75/2.0 summicron. The 75 would be nice for portraits and even product shots in the studio since close range is fairly good at 0.7 meters. Is it correct that compared to the 90/2.0 summicron the 75 can get that little closer (with the same content)? Is it also a fact that the 90 is not as good performer in its maximum close range? A do need to complement a superwide as soon as I can afford it. I have found very little information on the 18/3.8, how good a lens is this? I need it for architectual and landscapes. That it is slow does not matter, I am mainly looking for performance. IF...the 18 is a stellar lens, then I would actually consider this one and a 50/1.4 instead of my first option. Not easy....hoping some of you can guide me in the right direction. Thanks, Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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danyves Posted December 12, 2009 Share #2 Posted December 12, 2009 a 35/2.0 summicron should be your best choice to begin with. An universal lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfarkas Posted December 12, 2009 Share #3 Posted December 12, 2009 35mm f/2 ASPH is a phenomenal lens on the M9 as is the 75mm f/2 APO. The lens spacing is good for a two lens kit and both seem well-suited to your described needs. The 18mm f/3.8 ASPH is a really, really nice lens. Very sharp, even wide-open with low distortion. Depending on your shooting needs and/or style, you may want to consider the 24mm f/3.8 ASPH. The 18 and the 24 are actually sister lenses and share the same design. This 24 might be one of the best 24's Leica has ever made. The 24 would be a natural fit in a 24/35/75 combo, allowing you landscape/architectural with the 24, walk-around/general purpose with the 35, and portraits with the 75. You are correct with regards to the 75 vs 90 APO. The 75 employs a floating element, which allows it to have the highest reproduction ratio of any current M lens besides the 90 Macro and to perform beautifully at close focus. I did a short write-up with sample pictures on the 18mm f/3.8 ASPH when it was announced earlier this year. You can check it out here: David Farkas Photography Blog: Shooting the new Leica 18mm Super Elmar-M ASPH Good luck with your choices. Seems like you are on the right track. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlindberg Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted December 12, 2009 Thanks for your input, very helpful. I think that if I can fork out enough money I will go for 18 + 35 + 75. I do need an extreme wide for interiors, the 21 would also work but a 24 is not enough in many cases for me. Great to read you liked the 18 I have had a few doubts about that one.... Exciting this... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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