75 mm summicron - cut filter/weight

[stevme]

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Whoa! I put the 75 lens on my M8 and what a difference in weight compared to the 28 mm 2.8 "pancake" I usually use! The 75 mm has really made the M8 more difficult to hold.

 

Have other users experienced a similar problem, and do you have suggested solutions? Would purchase of the M8 grip be one of those?

 

As for UV/Infra-red cut filters, I was able to locate at B+W 49 at foto-huppert.de and purchased same. I could not find that size filter, Leica branded, here in the states, having checked Adorama and BH.

 

Steve

[woodda]

No problem for me. just use more of your hand to support an cradle the camera. I thought about the grip but it adds to much bulk and aslong as you have a strap that is the security I need

[Shootist]

I have a grip and although the 75 Cron is heavier then any other lens I have, other then the 135/2.8 with eyes, I don't find it difficult to hold. Try holding a Nikon D200 with 70-200mm f/2.8 VR.

If you support the camera and base/back/mount end of lens with your left palm, IMO the correct way to hold any camera, it's not a problem.

I find the grip a real help for more stable holding of the camera with any lens. This is the first time I ever used a grip on any M model.

[stevme]

I have a grip and although the 75 Cron is heavier then any other lens I have, other then the 135/2.8 with eyes, I don't find it difficult to hold. Try holding a Nikon D200 with 70-200mm f/2.8 VR.

If you support the camera and base/back/mount end of lens with your left palm, IMO the correct way to hold any camera, it's not a problem.

I find the grip a real help for more stable holding of the camera with any lens. This is the first time I ever used a grip on any M model.

 

As I understand it, the grip replaces the bottom plate. Do you find it more difficult to change memory cards? I have to do so in crowd situations, and I just drop the bottom plate in my shirt pocket. It seems the grip would be more awkward.

 

Steve

[sean_reid]

I use the grip all the time and find its no harder to change memory cards or batteries.

 

Cheers,

[Eoin]

It's funny, peoples perceptions of the same thing. I think the 75 Summicron is the easiest of all the M lenses I've tried to use. Nice big focus ring to grab onto, frame lines don't get blocked to much and in general pretty good balance on the M8. I have the grip also and find it helps somewhat with the secure holding of the camera. It's no more difficult to change memory card.

[marknorton]

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Whoa! I put the 75 lens on my M8 and what a difference in weight compared to the 28 mm 2.8 "pancake" I usually use! The 75 mm has really made the M8 more difficult to hold.

 

You won't want to try the Nocti then, it's heavier still by almost the same margin. I'd certainly recommend the grip...

[Shootist]

As I understand it, the grip replaces the bottom plate. Do you find it more difficult to change memory cards? I have to do so in crowd situations, and I just drop the bottom plate in my shirt pocket. It seems the grip would be more awkward.

 

Steve

 

The grip base is exactly the same as the standard except for the extension on the locking lever side the grip post comes off of. You can just as easily put the hook end of the grip base in you shirt/pants pocket as you can with the the standard base. In the case of changing cards or a battery just how long will the base be off the camera bottom, 30-60 seconds? I very rarely change cards from one to another when I'm out shooting, I use 2GB cards and rarely take more then the 190 images a 2GB card holds. If I feel the need to change cards or the battery during my normal shooting routine then I'm usually someplace I can set the base down on a table, ledge, whatever or put it in a pocket or set in my bag.

I was hesitant about getting the grip base, for cost reasons and that I had never needed one before with other M's, but once I got one I would never be without it on the M8.

I still don't use any on my M3 but that could be because the grip base for film M's is a add-on part. If they were made to replace the original base I might give one a try.

[stevme]

Ed --

 

When I'm changing cards I'm usually walking in or away from a crowd or getting pushed around, hence my shirt pocket routine.

 

I was out this afternoon taking some test shots with my new lens. It's a question of how you hold the M8, it seems. With the 28 2.8 I would use the middle finger of my left hand (when not otherwise needed ) to work the focus tab, using the left palm as balance and support for the camera. With the 75, since it has a focus ring instead of a focus tab, I cradle the 75 lens in the left hand, and this gives me the balance and support I need.

 

My, what a lens! I opened it up and shot some foliage at a distance, to get an idea of depth of field at different distances and stops. Talk about a 3D effect and being able to see veins on leaves about 30 meters away! At 2.0 its especially impressive, and really brings you into the center of the scene if there are other elements in the forground.

 

Steve

[B&W]

I opened it up and shot some foliage at a distance, to get an idea of depth of field at different distances and stops. Talk about a 3D effect and being able to see veins on leaves about 30 meters away! At 2.0 its especially impressive, and really brings you into the center of the scene if there are other elements in the forground.

 

Steve

 

I'm serious thinking to get the 75 cron as my 30% off lens

 

Please post some tests shots;)