e1k3 Posted December 9, 2011 Share #1 Posted December 9, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) This is my first post. So it is my hello to this forum and I shorty describe my way to digital Leica M. Having used Leica in the film days (my beloved M5 is still working fine), I went Canon dslr for digital. After lugging around with a couple of lenses, I felt my enthusiasm for photography was endangered. Having realized the problem I found myself going out for shooting with the dslr and just one lens, the 35L. Nice combo, not too big, not too heavy, seemed ok. But using dslr I somehow missed being in command, I missed the old M5-feeling. Tons of functions, automatics, … then I used manual exposure override and wanted to turn it off, I did not manage without the manual … I like simple cameras, that I can control without studying manuals for hours… and I like framing with rangefinders, which in my view supports composition a lot. Then M9 appeared in 2009, outrageously expensive, I was infected, read a lot (thanks to this wonderful forum) and finally got my digital M: An M8. That was about 16 month ago. What a simple to use camera, what clean files, thanks to the missing anti-alias-filter! After all these months using it, I still feel at home with my M8. In the meanwhile I acquired a 28 Summicron, what a wonderful lens! Somehow I seem to gravitate to those Ms, that many others regard odd: M5, which is build like a tank, and M8. I have no intentions to upgrade to M9 in the near future. Today I read an old thread about the perfect travel kit. Interesting, that most of the posters in that thread seem to take a couple of lenses on their trips. Of course everybody has his own intentions and needs. My dream travel kit will be M8 and one lens 28 Summicron for a some time to come. Sometimes, something wider would be nice for landscape … SEM18? … ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 9, 2011 Posted December 9, 2011 Hi e1k3, Take a look here 16 months with M8. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wda Posted December 9, 2011 Share #2 Posted December 9, 2011 E1K3, Welcome to the Forum! It is pleasant reading such a positive first thread from a new member. Usually a first posting contains lots of questions! Regarding lens choice, I found a 21mm lens (Elmarit) worked very well for me on the M8, giving approximately a 28mm equivalent on full frame. Your possible choice of 18mm would be backed by many who favour that focal length. I have nothing wider than 21mm. Your 28mm is equivalent to about 38mm full-frame. In due course you might consider getting a lens more suited to portraiture and landscape details. So, if that situation should arise, consider a 75 or 50mm. Either would carry forward if the day comes when you choose to go 'full-frame' Meanwhile, continue to enjoy your M8 and do post some pictures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaco Posted December 10, 2011 Share #3 Posted December 10, 2011 The M8 is a camera that gives you many joys. Two or three good lenses and you already have a equipment for life. Welcome!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted December 10, 2011 Share #4 Posted December 10, 2011 Good to hear 16m in your still in love. I'm hoping to feel the same in 15 months time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gab3x Posted December 11, 2011 Share #5 Posted December 11, 2011 M8 + 28mm summicron is a great combination, exactly what I have in my camera bag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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