50mm on M8

[LeicaFan]

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So i've been on a hunt for a 35mm summicron to pair with the M8.

Since I wanted to shoot in 50MM focal length, 35mm with the crop, will thereotically give me the 50mm focal length.

 

But there are some beautiful 50mm summicrons going for sale.

Just contemplating whether a 50mm summicron will be okay with the 1.33 crop sensor.

 

This is mainly for street photography and travelling.

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[pieterpronk]

I always felt a 50mm lens on my M8 was too long. I have a 50mm summilux which I tried to use on my M8, but I always felt that I never got to use it to it's full potential.

My 35mm Biogon f2 on the other hand sines on the M8. Just a little shorter than 50mm equivalent it helps making it an all purpose lens on the M8.

 

 

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[Dougg]

I too had thought 50mm somewhat longer than desirable on the M8. But on a trip I took a 25mm and 50mm expecting to mostly use the 25. But it turned out the 50 was much more useful than I'd anticipated, and it got more use. It just feels like a long normal, and gave me a bit more "stand-off". But not as much as a 75mm on M9 which I also like. Anymore I might choose the M8 just to use the 50 on it!

[pfhrased]

The 50mm summicron iii was the lens I used the most on my M8.2 - it was just stunning. I did have the 40mm f/2 m-rokkor as well for the 50mm fov, and it was nice, but I prefer that on the M9. Same for the 35mm summilux fle.

Don't hesitate with the 50 cron, is my advice.

[wda]

Alpha, much depends on your regular choice of subjects. For human portraits, the 50 is superb. I still occasionally use a TriElmar 28-35-50 on my M8 and the 35mm setting gets more use for walk-about photography. I would suggest a 35mm unless you prefer the narrower point of view given by a 50 on the M8.

[doolittle]

Many find the 40mm Summicron (or 40mm Rokkor) a very good 50mm substitute on the M8.

[jankap]

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I would take a 35mm, giving a view of a 45mm. A universal focal length.

But as wda writes for portraits the 50mm (with a 65mm view) would be better.

 

With a 40mm (52mm view) the viewfinder frame will not fit. If you take the 50mm frame, you get more on your photo. With 35mm frame you would get less, which is worse.

Otherwise the 40mm seems to be a very good lens, according to the forum. And small!

Jan

[DirkB17]

Don't think too much about this question. Just give it a try. I love my 50s (Summicron and Nokton) on my M8. However, the same is true for my 35 and my recently acquired 28. In the end it is your decision.

[wda]

Don't think too much about this question. Just give it a try. I love my 50s (Summicron and Nokton) on my M8. However, the same is true for my 35 and my recently acquired 28. In the end it is your decision.

So a TE 28-35-50 is the answer.

[Dougg]

So a TE 28-35-50 is the answer.

Yes... attractive to consider.

[Jeff S]

Just contemplating whether a 50mm summicron will be okay with the 1.33 crop sensor.

 

Use your frame line preview lever...and your feet... to help determine what focal lengths suit your style and preferences. Only you know what will work for you.

 

On the other hand, if you get a 50, you'll likely find ways to use it (or determine it doesn't suit well); sometimes it's good to experiment.

 

I prefer primes to the Tri-Elmar, which I sold many years ago (my experiment).

 

Jeff

[Printmaker]

I liked both the 50 and the 35 on my M8. The 50 gave me the same slightly tighter frame just like a 210 does on a 4x5. Very nice when you don't want to be right in someone's face or you want to give a little room for the light stands. On the other hand, a small 35 like the Summicron or Summarit makes for a very nice compact kit. My 35 Summicron type 4 was absolutely delightful on my M8. Get both.

[lct]

If your alternative is a 35 or a 50, take the 35 if 50mm is your favorite field of view on FF cams. And don't take an f/4 lens if you're after an f/2 or course.

[jaapv]

I would take a 35mm, giving a view of a 45mm. A universal focal length.

But as wda writes for portraits the 50mm (with a 65mm view) would be better.

 

With a 40mm (52mm view) the viewfinder frame will not fit. If you take the 50mm frame, you get more on your photo. With 35mm frame you would get less, which is worse.

Otherwise the 40mm seems to be a very good lens, according to the forum. And small!

Jan

Actually, on an M8 with the original framelines the fit of 35 mm lines on a 40 mm lens is just about perfect. Even on the M8u I never felt this to be a problem.

[pfhrased]

Actually, on an M8 with the original framelines the fit of 35 mm lines on a 40 mm lens is just about perfect. Even on the M8u I never felt this to be a problem.

 

Agreed. Very accurate on the M8.2 as well.

[lct]

Interesting indeed. Not my point of view at all on the M8.2, either with 35mm or 50mm framelines. Same with the M240. Never accurate to me, to the point that i don't use my 40/2s anymore with anything else than my R-D1 and R-D1s where they shine with 35mm framelines BTW.