jonnyboy Posted June 9, 2014 Share #21 Posted June 9, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) is quite hard to find a M8 still under warranty due to the age of the camera... the ones im looking at are from reputable seller (+500 positive feedbacks) and they got a pretty low shutter count (5000).... Cant really afford to buy it from a shop Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jeff S Posted June 9, 2014 Share #22 Posted June 9, 2014 is quite hard to find a M8 still under warranty due to the age of the camera... the ones im looking at are from reputable seller (+500 positive feedbacks) and they got a pretty low shutter count (5000).... Cant really afford to buy it from a shop All the good dealers offer their own store warranty. The question is whether you can afford not to buy from one. Only time will tell. In any case, I recommend buying insurance. Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted June 9, 2014 Share #23 Posted June 9, 2014 … I was just wondering is my M42 lenses will works good on the M8 (I have some nice vintage Helios i would love to keep using on the Leica) with the right converter...has anyone tried yet?( Welcome to the forum, Johnny. Unfortunately I doubt that they'll be rangefinder coupled so you won't know what's in focus unless you use a zone focussing technique. Novoflex make a M42 to Leica M body adaptor so you'd be able to physically fit the lens to the body though. If you were prepared to pay enough to purchase a Leica (Typ 240) then you'd be able to use the electronic viewfinder to focus your Helios but this may be more than you're willing to afford. Pete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted June 9, 2014 Share #24 Posted June 9, 2014 Yeah the 240 is far away from my budget.... I was this close to buy a M8 but I think i have to re-think everything again...i have too many Eos and m42 lenses around and I cant buy more at the moment Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalHeMan Posted June 9, 2014 Share #25 Posted June 9, 2014 You could always sell some of the EOS glass to fund some M lenses Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted June 10, 2014 Share #26 Posted June 10, 2014 think i may have found a solution... I will grab a cheap Konica Hexagon (which they running pretty cheap on eBay, less than 50bucks) and once I will be back on a budget I will get something more solid. I never had/tryied a Leica so I dont feel like investing too much money as I start.... I saw some 50mm f1.8 and 28mm f3.5 Thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Fool Posted June 10, 2014 Share #27 Posted June 10, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just make sure it's an M-Hexanon - the M mount version, they most likely won't be the $50 ones though. A 35mm Voigtlander Nokton would make a good pairing for an M8 - best budget around $300 or $400 for a used entry lens. The Summicron-C 40mm or the Konica Minolta M-Rokkor 40mm is the best bang for buck lens you'll find, you'll pay a bit more but they'll hold their value so there's nothing to loose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loren Posted June 10, 2014 Share #28 Posted June 10, 2014 Just make sure it's an M-Hexanon - the M mount version, they most likely won't be the $50 ones though. A 35mm Voigtlander Nokton would make a good pairing for an M8 - best budget around $300 or $400 for a used entry lens. The Summicron-C 40mm or the Konica Minolta M-Rokkor 40mm is the best bang for buck lens you'll find, you'll pay a bit more but they'll hold their value so there's nothing to loose. I agree. Buying used also allows you to bail out and recoup most or all of your investment if you find you don't like it. Voigtlander is not a bad choice at all for the M8. When I made the plunge I rented a lens to try with the M8. I had the same concerns. However, I really like the camera and since then have invested in two Zeiss lenses (28mm & 50mm) as the camera is a keeper for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted June 10, 2014 Share #29 Posted June 10, 2014 Does M43 lenses works on the M8? Using a converter obviously Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 10, 2014 Share #30 Posted June 10, 2014 If you mean LTM (Leica Thread Mount) lenses, yes, using the appropriate adapter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted June 10, 2014 Share #31 Posted June 10, 2014 Does M43 lenses works on the M8? Using a converter obviously No sir. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted June 10, 2014 Share #32 Posted June 10, 2014 Jupiter 12 M39 LTM 35mm f/2.8 using the right adapter is it going to work on the M8? I may buy this as a first lens Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 10, 2014 Share #33 Posted June 10, 2014 These lenses are well known for focus accuracy problems. But you might strike it lucky I guess... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulev Posted June 11, 2014 Share #34 Posted June 11, 2014 Let me "warn" you ! Coming from a DSLR, a M8 might dissapoint you ! In terms of speed, or better, the lack of (writing takes forever) ! Poor display quality ... mandatory use of certain filters ... low ISO performance ... BUT once you get over this, you'll have a great tool at your disposal, which will take you back to the essentials of photography ! You will not regret it ! Rgds Ulev Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drk_1981 Posted June 11, 2014 Share #35 Posted June 11, 2014 I changed from a Canon DSLR last year October (I was planning to upgrade to a full-frame Canon, bought instead a M8 with around 5000 performed shots)... My dad thought I'm nuts which I occasionally thought as well. However, it is a completely different shooting experience. No (!) auto-focus, everything happens first in your mind then in the camera. As publicly known the M8 has various short comings. However, I do not think that is a major let down to the experiences you'll have shooting with this camera. As all of us M8 users, you'll learn to work around those and won't regret your decision. I love mine and for sure will never give it away again. So, don't worry bout short comings, just go out enjoy shooting with your M8. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loren Posted June 11, 2014 Share #36 Posted June 11, 2014 Let me "warn" you ! Coming from a DSLR, a M8 might dissapoint you ! In terms of speed, or better, the lack of (writing takes forever) ! Poor display quality ... mandatory use of certain filters ... low ISO performance ... BUT once you get over this, you'll have a great tool at your disposal, which will take you back to the essentials of photography ! You will not regret it ! Rgds Ulev I started reading your post and was about to counter, but your BUT statement pretty much nailed my experience, too. My D800 is spending a lot of time doing nothing now days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted June 11, 2014 Share #37 Posted June 11, 2014 I'm really excited to get my hands on my first Leica..I use a lot of vintage lenses on my Canon so pretty much Im getting used to manual focus etc.... Now I just need to decide which one to grab, I have 2 good choices on eBay...the first from a professional store, 2500 counts on the shutter with 30days warranty - pretty good conditions but the bottom plate with some scratches the second one would be for a private person (which I could personally pickup since he is not too far) in mint condition, 3000 counts on shutter but just a small chip on the viewfinder (pic attached) decisions decisions Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalHeMan Posted June 11, 2014 Share #38 Posted June 11, 2014 You can easily find a base plate, but not so much replace a viewfinder. Out of the two personally I would go for the one with a thirty day warranty, and use that period to test and look for any 'issues'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
satijntje Posted June 12, 2014 Share #39 Posted June 12, 2014 You can easily find a base plate, but not so much replace a viewfinder. Out of the two personally I would go for the one with a thirty day warranty, and use that period to test and look for any 'issues'. +1 John Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Her Berger Posted June 12, 2014 Share #40 Posted June 12, 2014 …the first from a professional store, 2500 counts on the shutter with 30days warranty - pretty good conditions but the bottom plate with some scratches decisions decisions Hi Jonnyboy, don't be confused. The M8 is a working horse, a tool to take photos. Never mind scratches or dings and dongs. Technically it must be good. Optically? Hm In B/W its a good choice. (I moved back to an MP and my beloved IIIf. My M8 is a dust catcher.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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