algrove Posted October 29, 2013 Share #61 Posted October 29, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks. Only just saw your post in this thread but we have of course been discussing this elsewhere. ps: I hope you're making a speedy recovery. Thanks, Mark. I am getting better day by day and hope to get out shooting sometime early next month. Trouble is I have low weight limits imposed by the Doc so glad I have an M system and M lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 Hi algrove, Take a look here M240 and some wideangles. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
MarkP Posted October 29, 2013 Share #62 Posted October 29, 2013 Thanks, Mark. I am getting better day by day and hope to get out shooting sometime early next month. Trouble is I have low weight limits imposed by the Doc so glad I have an M system and M lenses. You could always just take one body and one lens . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 29, 2013 Share #63 Posted October 29, 2013 You could always just take one body and one lens . Yeah, and you could ditch that heavy R 15/2.8 and take the much lighter (and better and more versatile) WATE with your M. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted October 29, 2013 Share #64 Posted October 29, 2013 Yeah, and you could ditch that heavy R 15/2.8 and take the much lighter (and better and more versatile) WATE with your M. But I don't have the ZM15 although I have ditched the idea! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 29, 2013 Share #65 Posted October 29, 2013 But I don't have the ZM15 although I have ditched the idea! Huh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted October 29, 2013 Share #66 Posted October 29, 2013 Sorry Rick, when you quoted me I thought you were referring to my (non-existent) ZM-15 and that I should lighten my kit of the R Zoom regardless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
01af Posted October 29, 2013 Share #67 Posted October 29, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Do you know how the 15-R compares with the 16-WATE? I don't know how they compare ... the Super-Elmarit-R 15 mm Asph sure is a wonderful lens—but then, so is the Tri-Elmar-M 16-18-21 mm Asph. It's not only sharp, it also takes the harshest back light graciously, with only minor ghosts and virtually no loss of contrast. 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! Watzmann Leica M (Typ 240); Tri-Elmar-M 18 mm Asph; f/11 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Watzmann Leica M (Typ 240); Tri-Elmar-M 18 mm Asph; f/11 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/207969-m240-and-some-wideangles/?do=findComment&comment=2452719'>More sharing options...
mmradman Posted October 29, 2013 Share #68 Posted October 29, 2013 Huh? Algrove is the one with heavy Elmarit R 15mm, and Leica would do us a service producing M counterpart - to complement WATE and users of SEM 21mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted October 29, 2013 Share #69 Posted October 29, 2013 My recollection, which may be wrong, is that someone here accidentally found a 6-bit code for a currently not avaliable Leica ultra-wide. Does anyone remember this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
01af Posted October 29, 2013 Share #70 Posted October 29, 2013 My recollection, which may be wrong, is that someone here accidentally found a 6-bit code for a currently not avaliable Leica ultra-wide. That's correct. Code 51 in conjunction with the 35/135 framelines was recognised as a "14/3.8" lens in older M9 firmware versions. I don't know if the current firmware v1.196 as well as the M (Typ 240) still recognise this code. I asked two Leica representatives about the allegedly upcoming 14 mm lens, and both said no, it's not going to come anytime soon. Sometimes, lenses are planned, and prototypes built, and then get cancelled still, for all kinds of reasons (technical, economical, whatever). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted October 29, 2013 Share #71 Posted October 29, 2013 Yeah, and you could ditch that heavy R 15/2.8 and take the much lighter (and better and more versatile) WATE with your M. Yes, I could do that. The next suggestion you will have is for me to leave that heavy APO50 at home and instead mount my 40/2.0 Summicron C. Or leave behind my APO 90/2 and take the 90/4 macro instead. To save weigh I was thinking of taking my R 280/2.8 without camera body and just sit there imagining the images I could be taking if I only had a camera body attached. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 29, 2013 Share #72 Posted October 29, 2013 Yes, I could do that. The next suggestion you will have is for me to leave that heavy APO50 at home and instead mount my 40/2.0 Summicron C. Or leave behind my APO 90/2 and take the 90/4 macro instead. To save weigh I was thinking of taking my R 280/2.8 without camera body and just sit there imagining the images I could be taking if I only had a camera body attached. Yes, take the 90/4 macro and since everyone's 50 APO is back in the shop, skip the 50 and just bring the 28 Summicron. WATE/28/90. Hey, that is my "on the run" travel kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted October 29, 2013 Share #73 Posted October 29, 2013 Talking about the 28/2. I was a bit surprised at Tim Ashley's comment that it was about at its last legs with the M240 and it might not sustain a 30MP sensor. I still like the lens a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted October 29, 2013 Share #74 Posted October 29, 2013 To save weigh I was thinking of taking my R 280/2.8 without camera body and just sit there imagining the images I could be taking if I only had a camera body attached. Mine's being used as a door-stop. Lord knows why I ever thought I would carry this around with me ..... .... possibly on safari with a line of native bearers ...... it alone would use up virtually all my hand luggage weight entitlement on most flights .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted October 29, 2013 Share #75 Posted October 29, 2013 Talking about the 28/2. I was a bit surprised at Tim Ashley's comment that it was about at its last legs with the M240 and it might not sustain a 30MP sensor. I still like the lens a lot. Mr A has X-Ray eyes and can see things us mere mortals never notice .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 29, 2013 Share #76 Posted October 29, 2013 Talking about the 28/2. I was a bit surprised at Tim Ashley's comment that it was about at its last legs with the M240 and it might not sustain a 30MP sensor. I still like the lens a lot. He must have a bad copy. I read his review and that put me off it for while. Problem is, it has such a nice character and I'm not sure what he is talking about it being boring. How can a lens be boring? I would never say a lens is boring. It is a spectacular lens for what I do, walking around during the day shooting pictures. Most of the time I'm shooting f8 where this lens is very sharp. It handles flare well, is sharp, and has high contrast, but not so high that it works against you on bright days. Distortion is very low as well. I'm not sure what more you could ask for in a street/travel lens. When I travel, I probably shoot 80% of my pictures with it. When I decide what I'm going to walk out with for the day, I always seem to grab the 28cron and leave the 35 lux behind. I know, the 35Lux FLE is a fantastic lens (except the bokeh sucks), and it is a great, technically perfect lens... but it is just too boring for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted October 29, 2013 Share #77 Posted October 29, 2013 There goes that Rick humor again. Is it raining in Seattle today? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 29, 2013 Share #78 Posted October 29, 2013 There goes that Rick humor again. Is it raining in Seattle today? Humor yes, but true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted October 29, 2013 Share #79 Posted October 29, 2013 I very much like the 28/2 also especially since I got a better handling hood the 12466. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted October 30, 2013 Share #80 Posted October 30, 2013 I agree with the two of you about the 2.0/28 Summicron ASPH being a fantastic lens. I too take it in preference to the 1.4/35 FLE. You may remember we have previously discussed the 2.0/28 'Boricron' inspired by Tim Astley's boring comments: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-type-240/296144-tim-ashley-m240-28-cron.html (post #14 etc) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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