lanetomlane Posted June 30, 2010 Share #1 Posted June 30, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've decided to bite the bullet and part exchange one of my M8's for an M9. I just wondered if anyone has had any issues in using the WATE with the M9. I apologise if there is information on the forum but when I did a search there seemed to be a lot relating to the M9 and MATE but I couldn't find much on the WATE. Thanks in advance for any comments or advise anyone is able to share. ______________________________ Regards, Tom Photography by Tom Lane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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proenca Posted June 30, 2010 Share #2 Posted June 30, 2010 Hi Tom, have both. issues ? none I can see... theres a bit of vigneting and a bit of corner coloring, but just a tad. remember NOT to use UV-IR with the WATE on the M9, otherwise you do get SERIOUS vignetting and funky colors. On the M9, its REALLY wide and really sharp. Enjoy the combo ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted June 30, 2010 Share #3 Posted June 30, 2010 >> Tom The WATE works well on the M9. No colourfringing at all, at least I have seen nothing of this nature so far. The results come out very well, a handy travel outfit not only for landscapes, townscapes etc. But you should only consider the lens together with the special finder. Using seperate finders will force you to constantly switch from one finder to another. And the bubble to get horizontal horizons, i. e., is a must with this short lens. Best GEORG ------------------------------- I´ll try to find a sample photo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted June 30, 2010 Share #4 Posted June 30, 2010 Here we go, taken with the WATE, set on 21 mm, f 4,0 and the focus was 0,5 m Best GEORG Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/124984-m9-and-wate/?do=findComment&comment=1365553'>More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted June 30, 2010 Share #5 Posted June 30, 2010 And another one with the WATE, handheld with the aid of the BUBBLE ... Best GEORG Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/124984-m9-and-wate/?do=findComment&comment=1365560'>More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted June 30, 2010 Many thanks to both of you for your positive comments and particularly to Georg for kindly posting the excellent photographs. ____________________________ Kind regards, Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanhulsenbeek Posted June 30, 2010 Share #7 Posted June 30, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Tom, There have been many instances of praise on this Forum for the WATE on the M9. It has become my travel lens of choice, and I have not suffered any red edges or CA. The WATE is also very good for panorama's, and I invite you to look at my New Zealand Galleries on Zenfolio | Sander van Hulsenbeek Photography : most are done with the WATE, and several just handheld (in portrait-view). I now use the Leica 18mm finder. Dear but small and clear. The 18mm frame is, well, for 18mm. For 16 mm I uses the full view of the finder, and for 21 mm the outside of the 24 lines of the M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted June 30, 2010 Tom, There have been many instances of praise on this Forum for the WATE on the M9. It has become my travel lens of choice, and I have not suffered any red edges or CA. The WATE is also very good for panorama's, and I invite you to look at my New Zealand Galleries on Zenfolio | Sander van Hulsenbeek Photography : most are done with the WATE, and several just handheld (in portrait-view). I now use the Leica 18mm finder. Dear but small and clear. The 18mm frame is, well, for 18mm. For 16 mm I uses the full view of the finder, and for 21 mm the outside of the 24 lines of the M8. Wow, Sander, the panorama shots are very impressive. If I may ask what software do you use to do the stitching? I have the MATE and WATE and find them a superb combination for travelling. I used to use the MATE on M6's (plus of course the M8) but have never tried the WATE on anything full frame, hence my question. Many thanks for your kind response. __________________________ Regards, Tom Photography by Tom Lane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanhulsenbeek Posted June 30, 2010 Share #9 Posted June 30, 2010 Tom, I use PtGui Pro ( Panorama image software - PTGui ) , which looks simple but in advanced mode is very powerfull. In my experience a lot of pano's can be successfully made handheld, but when close-up subjects or important fore-ground ( Via Appia Antica) and sharp as well as straight horizons are involved (seascapes) a tripod with a nodalpoint setup is indispensable The Nodal Ninja 3MkII is small and supports the M9 plus WATE excellently: Nodal Ninja Panoramic Tripod Heads etc. More on the M9 plus WATE: also excellent for HDR! See Zenfolio | Sander van Hulsenbeek Photography | Antique Rome Zenfolio | Sander van Hulsenbeek Photography | Rome 2010 (both handheld, 5 bracketed exposures) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share #10 Posted June 30, 2010 Many thanks for the additional information Sander, it is much appreciated. ______________________ Regards, Tom Photography by Tom Lane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
piero Posted June 30, 2010 Share #11 Posted June 30, 2010 on my pro website (not flicker) there are pictures taken with the WATE on M9. Interiors. Maybe it can help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted July 1, 2010 Author Share #12 Posted July 1, 2010 on my pro website (not flicker) there are pictures taken with the WATE on M9. Interiors.Maybe it can help. Many thanks for your kind response Piero. I had a look on your website and was very impressed with the quality of work there. _______________________________ Cheers, Tom Photography by Tom Lane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted July 1, 2010 Share #13 Posted July 1, 2010 >> Piero ... yes, very impressive photographs on your website !! Thx for sharing. Best GEORG ---------------------- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted July 1, 2010 Share #14 Posted July 1, 2010 >> Sander With a bit more patience I managed to "open" your panoramas of NZ now. Incredible photos, esp. I liked no. 6, the forest, and nos. 13 and 14, the flowers and the lake near by. Great work, very impressive. Best regards GEORG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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