tah Posted January 28, 2011 Share #1 Posted January 28, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, I am new here. I have a RD-1 now but I am planning to exhange it for a M8. I have used the CV 28/1.9 on the RD-1 for B&W for years and I like this combo a lot. It seems like the lens will be a good performer on the M8 as well (according to the threads I have read). Is it possible to just put this lens on the M8 without messing with filters and coding and get good results? I shoot only B&W. Regards, tah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Hi tah, Take a look here CV 28/1.9 for B&W on M8. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Neil_SI Posted January 28, 2011 Share #2 Posted January 28, 2011 I picked up the CV 28mm Ultron 2.0 just the other day and was advised at this focal length, that you definitely need a filter and I picked one up as a result. I've not used it much, but it's my only lens at the moment and I've liked the black and white results I've got from it very much indeed. Obviously it's slightly different to your lens, but as I gather, some people prefer the model you have over the one I do and vice-versa. I haven't coded my lens, but I'm not sure if I'm even that bothered at the moment. I'm not as technical as others mind, so perhaps I'm not entirely sure what I'm looking at or why. I was advised to get it coded by a third party and I'll consider doing that, but it's not something I'm rushing to do right away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
epand56 Posted January 28, 2011 Share #3 Posted January 28, 2011 I use the Ultron 28/1.9 on my M8 with an E39 UV/IR filter and the LTM to M adapter that have been milled by previous owner (an helluva work) to be permanent coded. Which I did as a Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. So far the results are very satisfying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
epand56 Posted January 28, 2011 Share #4 Posted January 28, 2011 I haven't coded my lens, but I'm not sure if I'm even that bothered at the moment. I'm not as technical as others mind, so perhaps I'm not entirely sure what I'm looking at or why. I was advised to get it coded by a third party and I'll consider doing that, but it's not something I'm rushing to do right away. Neil, I suppose you know that your lens can be very easily permanent coded as a Summicron 28/2. The groove in the mount avoid the code being erased by mounting and dismounting the lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Johnston Posted January 28, 2011 Share #5 Posted January 28, 2011 as to your stated use for only b&w, i don't think you'd need the uv/ir filter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tah Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted January 28, 2011 OK, thanks all. It seems that the M8 could be a good "b&w machine" with this lens. The IR-sensivity will maybe help as well? Regards, Tore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted January 28, 2011 Share #7 Posted January 28, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I picked up the CV 28mm Ultron 2.0 just the other day and was advised at this focal length, that you definitely need a filter ... Unfortunately you've been misinformed; the filter suppresses the M8's sensor's infrared sensitivity and is not related to focal length. If you're shooting black and white then a UV/IR isn't going to make a lot, if any, difference (regardless of focal length) but coding will make a difference. The infrared sensitivity mainly turns black, synthetic fabrics magenta and produces yellowish foliage. Wide angle lenses from about 35 mm and wider benefit by being coded to allow the M8 to recognise the lens and adjust the vignetting from the sensor's offset microlenses accordingly. Darker edges will result otherwise. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted January 28, 2011 Share #8 Posted January 28, 2011 OK, thanks all. It seems that the M8 could be a good "b&w machine" with this lens. The IR-sensivity will maybe help as well? Tore, Welcome to the forum! The IR sensitivity won't make much difference to b&w but I'm not aware of it actually enhancing b&w. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pklein Posted January 28, 2011 Share #9 Posted January 28, 2011 If you don't use an IR filter, the infrared component will cause your pictures to be a little less sharp and contrasty. How much depends on the light source--less in cloudy daylight, more under tungsten light. The IR can also act as "fill light" and give you slightly faster shutter speeds under tungsten. Personally, I almost always use an IR filter. Others make a different choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonearabiapix Posted January 29, 2011 Share #10 Posted January 29, 2011 Hello TAH, Get a copy of a LFI, 8/2010 November. The artical on the m8, "M8 Revisited" will answer all your questions and let you disregard half of what has been offered here. I use the M8 without a filter when photographing for BW. And it is super! You will love the results. By the way I am using a 28mm,f2 Voitlander lens, I coded it with Bo"s coder, and the coding has remained in tack for more than 6 months now! T. The Classic Image Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tah Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted January 29, 2011 Tore, Welcome to the forum! The IR sensitivity won't make much difference to b&w but I'm not aware of it actually enhancing b&w. Pete. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tah Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted January 29, 2011 Hello TAH, Get a copy of a LFI, 8/2010 November. The artical on the m8, "M8 Revisited" will answer all your questions and let you disregard half of what has been offered here. I use the M8 without a filter when photographing for BW. And it is super! You will love the results. By the way I am using a 28mm,f2 Voitlander lens, I coded it with Bo"s coder, and the coding has remained in tack for more than 6 months now! T. The Classic Image Good advices here. Thanks! Regards, Tore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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