MikeD700 Posted October 17, 2010 Share #21 Posted October 17, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) @DFV: good advice! Second only to my "stick to one lens, stick to a 2.0/50" advice... Some (new) Leica M users have difficulty accepting that glass other than Lietz glass will function adequately on their M bodies. Maybe you could post some efforts of M9/Zeiss 35? Appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 17, 2010 Posted October 17, 2010 Hi MikeD700, Take a look here Why not another lens question thread? :-). I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
gjames9142 Posted October 17, 2010 Share #22 Posted October 17, 2010 Bottom line is, if you are not doing critical work with large prints, it's not going to make a lot of difference what you buy. All of the Leica lenses are more than decent, and the quality of the image is going to be far more dependent on seeing rather the gear you are using. I would second Chris' recommendation of the version 4, though I also have a version 3 that is pretty much indistinguishable at 5.6, and that I could persuaded to part with for a very modest sum. Here are some images made with both and I don't think anyone could tell the difference, at least on the web. It's is hard to triumph over gear-lust (is there a German word for it ? Leitzwollen?). 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/134144-why-not-another-lens-question-thread/?do=findComment&comment=1474650'>More sharing options...
DFV Posted October 17, 2010 Share #23 Posted October 17, 2010 @DFV: good advice! Second only to my "stick to one lens, stick to a 2.0/50" advice... Some (new) Leica M users have difficulty accepting that glass other than Lietz glass will function adequately on their M bodies. Maybe you could post some efforts of M9/Zeiss 35? Appreciated! I have had no problem at all with the Zeiss 35 2.0. Even not coding manually... I code it as a summicron 35 and it works fine. Focusing is spot on and the performance even fully open is acceptable (between 2.8 and 11 it is just fantastic) . I will only let this one go once I test the new Lux 35 (and it is really that much better than this one). I hope these examples below help and nobody gets annoyed about the size. Unfortunately most of the pictures I have with this lens are of people (and I do not want to ask every single one of them for permission to post their picture on the net...). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardM8 Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share #24 Posted October 18, 2010 And yet another moved thread for no apparent reason. For me that is... A question about a lens on the M9 gets moved from the M9 forum to the customer forum. Could somebody tell me what I'm obviously missing?... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted October 18, 2010 Share #25 Posted October 18, 2010 RichardX1 I have owned both the 35mm Summicron Asph and the 35mm Summarit. Both are exceptionally good lenses. In my experience/opinion the differences are; roughly half a stop in speed - which might be an issue if you shoot in low light a lot - and distortion characteristics - the Summarit distorts more than the Summicron (which is very, very low in distortion) - which might be an issue if you shoot architectural images or seascapes with the horizon at the top or bottom of the image. Other than that both are small, light and easy to use lenses. I don't know whether this helps but it is at least an answer to some of your queries! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted October 18, 2010 Share #26 Posted October 18, 2010 Richard, you will find it is because you are asking about lenses, not the M9. If you were asking about the M9 it would be relevant there. The Customer Forum is a better place for such queries. Strange as it may seem there are people who are knowledgeable about lenses who do not own, or have an interest in, an M9. By posting there you are restricting your "cachement area". Until and unless we have a lens sub-forum (something I would like to see), the Customer Forum is the best place for it. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldhrads Posted October 18, 2010 Share #27 Posted October 18, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Richard, I loved the 35 cron on my M8, it was the best lens I had on that camera. Light, sharp as a tack, nice bokeh when wide open. When I switched to M9, I started using my old 50 cron again, perhaps I see things in that range since on the M8 the 35 was almost a 50. I don't use the 35 as much. For me the 50 is much more versatile as a "single" lens, but I will push myself again to use the 35 since I like it so much. This weekend I shot a triathlon with the Zeiss 28/2.8 it was very versatile. LDH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardM8 Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share #28 Posted October 19, 2010 Thank you for all the advise and views. I'm still leaning towards a 35 Cron the most. But a 50 is tempting too. I know I won't be carrying two (or more) lenses around except for a holiday or something so it will be one lens on the M9 for 90% of the time. Although I don have the experience yet I think that I'll wish for a slightly wider 35 more if I have a 50 on than vice versa. @WeiterWinkel that is a stunning image! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkie Posted October 19, 2010 Share #29 Posted October 19, 2010 I would suggest that you also get the matching lens hood. It's a good solid & effective hood. Additionally, it improves the look of the lens, and it also fits the Summarit 50. As recommended above, I would recommended purchasing the hood (which does not come with the lens) if you go for the Summarit. hmmm... how vital is the hood? -- from my experience with modern leica lenses (eg 28/2.8 ASPH) they are HIGHLY flare resistant. The beauty of these compact lenses is just that. The hood I find negates, unless absolutely necessary. Your experiences without the hood - any samples you can share? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenper Posted October 19, 2010 Share #30 Posted October 19, 2010 hmmm... how vital is the hood?... Probably not for fighting flare nowadays, but for lens protection. Keeps drizzle, sleet, flying debris, or misplaced fingertips or umbrellas away from it. Also, with reasonable care, never bother with a lens cap; just draw and shoot away! A filter w/o hood isn´t much use at all: will get wet or smudged even more easily than the front lens would; doesn´t improve the flare situation one bit, and can easily get crushed and damage the lens. Personally, I never use filters; hoods are just as compulsory as the memory card.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted October 20, 2010 Share #31 Posted October 20, 2010 Hi Richard, I have been using the 35 cron ASPH (silver version) for about a year now. I use it solely for B&W pictures and it's just wonderful!!!! Almost permanently on my camera body. Pinsharp, great bouquet, nice DOF. just love it. No intentions to try any other 35mm lens. Eric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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