M lenses on M43

[kentishrev]

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I'm sure this will have been discussed before.....but I can't find it.  So if it has please point me there!

 

Currently using an M6TTL, and have 3 M lenses - Cron 50, Cron 90 and a Voigtlander 35/1.4.  I'm looking for a digital camera to take around with me more often (film is not always most convenient) and, whilst I would love an M240, funds don't allow.  Looking at the PEN F or another M43 camera as I know MetaBones produces a well-reviewed lens adapter for M to M43. 

 

However, is it worth it considering using the M lens on the M43?  Can you still see that Leica pop on the smaller sensor?  Wlcome views and thoughts form those that have tried.

 

 

[dpitt]

It can produce lovely results. Major disadvantage is the 2x crop factor and the fact that wides do not work as well as tele-s

M43 with Leica lenses are very good as compact (super)tele and for macro.

[james.liam]

An M9 with a replaced sensor or an M8.2 can both be had for modest sums.

[jaapv]

I'm not very keen on 4/3rds sensors .Although vastly improved over the last few years, I still find fine structures, especially greens, a bit mushy. As said, get an M8 or M9, wonderful files.

[Dan Bachmann]

With the 2x crop factor, some of that Leica look is lost and the lenses are a bit long. I ended up buying the Pansonic Leica m43 primes. What is fantastic on an m43 camera that has in-body image stabilization is the Noctilux acting as a fast 100mm lens perfect for low light gigs and that still delivers the Leica look.

 

I'd seriously consider a 2nd hand M8/8.2/9 as James has suggested. Your images will keep their soul.

[kentishrev]

An M9 with a replaced sensor or an M8.2 can both be had for modest sums.

 

I'm not very keen on 4/3rds sensors .Although vastly improved over the last few years, I still find fine structures, especially greens, a bit mushy. As said, get an M8 or M9, wonderful files.

 

With the 2x crop factor, some of that Leica look is lost and the lenses are a bit long. I ended up buying the Pansonic Leica m43 primes. What is fantastic on an m43 camera that has in-body image stabilization is the Noctilux acting as a fast 100mm lens perfect for low light gigs and that still delivers the Leica look.

 

I'd seriously consider a 2nd hand M8/8.2/9 as James has suggested. Your images will keep their soul.

 

In the interests of reassuring myself that an M43 was sufficient, I went and tried an M240 and M9 this afternoon. Just to be sure.

 

I am now the proud owner of a pre-owned M9, with new sensor.  Mrs Kentishrev will not be pleased.  You are all a terrible influence, but thank you.