Belicosos Posted November 1, 2012 Share #1 Posted November 1, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello Members... I've been reading this forum for some time now- what a wealth of information, what lovely people. I'm in my early 30's and have been shooting on and off since the mid 90's. Have always been a Nikon guy since thats what was passed onto me from my Dad. Earlier this year my D800 along with 3K worth of glass was stolen.. very sad/upset/angry/worried. I have no idea what lead me to purchase a second hand M8 but after doing that, I wanted to save on glass so I opted for the Voigtlander Nokton 1.4 35mm. The M8 is a pleasure to use. The more I use it, the more I like it and the better (decent) I get (shooting on and off, I've never been good). My Voight is also nice- solid and unique. So.... the more I shoot, the more I want to learn. Since a few months ago, I've started using Lightroom and printing. NOW.... Now I want something a bit wider... what the heck, just do it. So I purchased a Super Elmar 21mm 3.4... WOW!!!!! Now I know what Leica is about... Now they probably have me for life. The moment I loaded the files, I knew I was destined for more Leica. I couldnt believe my eyes... its something I can point out but I'm sure most of you guys know what I mean. To reassure myself I wasnt just in a red-dot-hypnotic-state, I opened some old Nikon D800 files. They are perfect.... but Leica is Sublime. In the coming months I know I wont be able to help myself but purchase an M-E. Hopefully in the coming year/s I will be experienced enough to contribute. I really hope I will be able to contribute and give a little back from the lots I've taken from you guys. Thanks!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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antistatic Posted November 1, 2012 Share #2 Posted November 1, 2012 Hi and welcome from the other side of the country. It sounds like you have been bitten by the Leica bug. I agree the 21Super Elmar is great lens. Please post some of your photos in the photo section. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted November 2, 2012 Share #3 Posted November 2, 2012 Hi and welcome from the same city:) Enjoy your Leica journey and post some of those 21 SEM photographs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted November 3, 2012 Share #4 Posted November 3, 2012 Welcome Belicosas -- I hope you enjoy "beautiful things" and not being warlike!? Leica certainly is one of the few products remaining that has real character. Handling and design are unique. Quality is evident in the glass, especially the wides. With the M it is a challenge to be restricted to one focal length at a time -- but in a good way. Only danger: You will soon want to get more! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted November 8, 2012 Share #5 Posted November 8, 2012 Welcome to the forum, Belicosos! Of all the various biting things you have in Sydney, nothing bites harder than the Leica bug. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellyau Posted December 10, 2012 Share #6 Posted December 10, 2012 Hello! I'm also new and also from Sydney! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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