silverwren Posted July 9, 2015 Share #1 Posted July 9, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello All, I recently bought an M3 and two lenses - Summicron 50 mm f/2 and Summaron 35mm f/2.8, all in great shape. I love film but I am considering an M9. Will I be disappointed with these older lenes on a digital camera? Are the newer ones made specifically to work with digital cameras? I am not a professional and new to Leica. My main cameras are Nikon D3, D200 and Rolleiflex. I may have a hard time justifying getting an M9 if I will have to update my lenses. Considering the Q, if that is the case. I see there is an amazing amount of experience on this forum. Thanks for any insights. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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silverwren Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted July 9, 2015 Well, I am sure you seasoned forum users are rolling your eyes at the newbie. I went into the 'search' menu and found lots of good information and feedback concerning older lenses on digital bodies. I will start future inquiries there to avoid repetition. I am amazed at the photographs on this site. Beautiful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2015 Share #3 Posted July 19, 2015 The 35mm Summaron for the M3 has goggles, I presume. This is not ideal for a M9. Which version of the 50mm Summicron do you have? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverwren Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted July 19, 2015 It is an older chrome version. I don't know the production date but I understand they were produced from 1954 to 1979 with some changes along the way. Is that right? I had a feeling the goggles would not work on the digitals. Thanks for responding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverwren Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted July 19, 2015 The Summicron 50mm lens was made in 1956 based on the serial numbers listed in a chart on the internet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2015 Share #6 Posted July 20, 2015 It is not essy to suggest which way to go, but having a Rolleiflex (TLR?) you know your way around I would let the film gear stay old and trade the digital ones for something more modern. And unless you need long teles more compact, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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