rob_w Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share #21 Posted December 29, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Guys, thanks for these suggestions which have given me several options to explore further. I particularly liked the 40/2 CLE if I can find a good one to look at, and also the Perar recommendation -- totally out of left field and intriguing, and will investigate further. Particular thanks to JmcD re the 28 Elmarit. Reviews of this lens are unusual in that eveyrone gives it a good review but it always ends up being the poor relation to the Summicron. Even Steve Huff updated his glowing review to say he had moved on to the Summicron. So it was good to hear from someone staying with the Elmarit. Re focal length, I always used to agree that it was best to work with your favoured FOV. But in recent years I have found the challenge of working with just one focal length for a period of time has provided creative stimulation and trained my eye much better. I do not have a 28mm Leica lens, but while the M9 was away for extended holidays in Solms recently I resorted to my Ricoh GRD2 (fixed 28mm EFOV) and really enjoyed working with that focal length. Of course, the Ricoh adds a small-sensor dimension which makes for a different picture, so I am now inclined to see what 28 looks like with an M9. Will keep the forum posted on choice and results! Thanks again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RoySmith Posted December 29, 2010 Share #22 Posted December 29, 2010 35 cron. With f/2 you can still do many interior shots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Taylor Posted December 30, 2010 Share #23 Posted December 30, 2010 I'm surprise no one has mentioned the great pre 35mm summilux f/1.4. This is one of my favorite lens and it's the smallest 35mm leica made. Hank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archiver Posted December 30, 2010 Share #24 Posted December 30, 2010 I have the 28 Elmarit (current version) and it is very compact while still being a wide lens. It is on my M9 (when it is working, grrrrr) most of the time. When I want something fast but still compact, I use the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f1.4. It's a great lens which is still sharp at wide apertures, and small. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdtrick Posted December 30, 2010 Share #25 Posted December 30, 2010 I'm surprise no one has mentioned the great pre 35mm summilux f/1.4. This is one of my favorite lens and it's the smallest 35mm leica made. Hank We want to keep that our secret... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Taylor Posted December 30, 2010 Share #26 Posted December 30, 2010 Another comment, I was about to sell my 35mm Pre Summilux but after looking at shots recently taken from other users such as Ben, I decided it would be a great lost letting this little gem go. Hank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Taylor Posted December 31, 2010 Share #27 Posted December 31, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I was about to sell my 35mm Pre Summilux but after looking at shots recently taken from other users such as Ben, I decided it would be a great loss letting this little gem go. Hank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted December 31, 2010 Share #28 Posted December 31, 2010 I'm surprise no one has mentioned the great pre 35mm summilux f/1.4. This is one of my favorite lens and it's the smallest 35mm leica made. Hank OH no it isn't... (sorry, Panto time). That honour goes to the 3.5cm f3.5 Elmar. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Taylor Posted December 31, 2010 Share #29 Posted December 31, 2010 Well Bill you are right; however where can you find a smaller 35 mm which will give you f.1.4? Hank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonkirk Posted December 31, 2010 Share #30 Posted December 31, 2010 40 Summicron C with threaded adapter from DAG to hold hood from a late 50 collapsible Elmar. Nothing is smaller or works better than a $400 lens on a $7K camera! Kirk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublep Posted December 31, 2010 Share #31 Posted December 31, 2010 I agree with the 40mm Summicron-C recommendation. It's a great lens and is very compact. I am consistently surprised by the quality of the shots I get with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinicio Posted December 31, 2010 Share #32 Posted December 31, 2010 35 cron (current asph or pre-asph v.IV) . Just my 2 cents - but I think a lot of people will agree.. No doubts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted December 31, 2010 Share #33 Posted December 31, 2010 Well Bill you are right; however where can you find a smaller 35 mm which will give you f.1.4? Voigtlander 35 f/1.4 Nokton? Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hart Posted December 31, 2010 Share #34 Posted December 31, 2010 35 Summarit gets my vote, even though I also have a v4 Summicron also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Larbalestier Posted January 1, 2011 Share #35 Posted January 1, 2011 I'm surprise no one has mentioned the great pre 35mm summilux f/1.4. This is one of my favorite lens and it's the smallest 35mm leica made. Hank +1 this has become my favourite on the M9. I also like the 35/1.4 ASPH, the 50/1.4 ASPH and the v4 35/2 but the tiny pre ASPH 35/1.4 spends the most time on the camera I just wish the lens hood wouldn't rotate so easily! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted January 1, 2011 Share #36 Posted January 1, 2011 +1 this {pre 35mm summilux f/1.4} has become my favourite on the M9. I also like the 35/1.4 ASPH, ... What decides you when to shoot with the asph or pre-asph 35/1.4? Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Larbalestier Posted January 2, 2011 Share #37 Posted January 2, 2011 Hi Pete I think both lenses draw quite differently but if I need critical sharpness, better flare control or I need to go closer than 0.9 meters then it's the ASPH. I do prefer the size of the pre ASPH though. I also like the results of pre ASPH at apertures F2.8-5.6. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntidotePictures Posted January 2, 2011 Share #38 Posted January 2, 2011 My vote goes to the 28 elmart which is really tiny A sample pic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted January 2, 2011 Share #39 Posted January 2, 2011 My vote goes to the 28 elmart which is really tiny A sample pic ... but which suffers from flare on the evidence of the picture you've posted. Please comply with the forum's rules on posting pictures; the forum's limit is 960 pixels but the picture you've posted is 1280 pixels and is wider than many screens. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntidotePictures Posted January 2, 2011 Share #40 Posted January 2, 2011 Opps sorry about the size. For some reason, i can't edit that post now. I'll try later. The pic was shot through office windows. title "bokeh rain" (drizzling outside). here are some shots without droplets of water (not flare) in the way *(lol) Flare is well under control from what I can see. Cheers Antidotepictures ... but which suffers from flare on the evidence of the picture you've posted. Please comply with the forum's rules on posting pictures; the forum's limit is 960 pixels but the picture you've posted is 1280 pixels and is wider than many screens. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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