Penzes Posted February 27, 2011 Share #2001 Posted February 27, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I sold that perfect lense,of course not the MP When you sold it, to buy a new Summilux, or a nice pre aspherical..... (than its not that bad) I can imagine the feeling. I hate it to, sometimes I made pictures for the sale, packed everything and finally not sold the stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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martin Posted February 27, 2011 Share #2002 Posted February 27, 2011 I'm on the way to buy a Summaron 35 f2,8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Marelli Posted February 27, 2011 Share #2003 Posted February 27, 2011 I love the MP3, don't own one, but think it is a beautiful camera. Enjoy-Adam Adam Marelli Photo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penzes Posted February 28, 2011 Share #2004 Posted February 28, 2011 I'm on the way to buy a Summaron 35 f2,8 I hope you are not willing to pay the prices for the google less ones, like yesterday some idiot paid on Ebay. Good luck! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted February 28, 2011 Share #2005 Posted February 28, 2011 I hope you are not willing to pay the prices for the google less ones, like yesterday some idiot paid on Ebay. Good luck! There is a very nice looking boxed example on UK ebay at the moment. He's also selling a boxed black paint DR 50mm summicron. It's already out of my price range Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastgreenlander Posted March 1, 2011 Share #2006 Posted March 1, 2011 Iphone image :-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted March 2, 2011 Share #2007 Posted March 2, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Per, do you mind, to stick a Noctilux on the MP with silver dials, so one could see a size difference between the 24 and big 50? How is the handling of the 24mm handling wise (balance, weight, focussing resistance, …)? …kindly asking ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FON Posted March 4, 2011 Share #2008 Posted March 4, 2011 Crappy Iphone pic... During the weekend i'll take a few decent shots.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezc203 Posted March 4, 2011 Share #2009 Posted March 4, 2011 Menos - Since noone else as answered your question, I will take a crack at it. The 24 Lux is a superb lens, but it is large. On the slimmer Film Ms, it feel a little unbalanced, top-heavy. But all in all, it is not a huge problem for me. Although I do prefer using it on my thicker M8. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted March 4, 2011 Share #2010 Posted March 4, 2011 Per, do you mind, to stick a Noctilux on the MP with silver dials, so one could see a size difference between the 24 and big 50?A very quick (and unsharp) snap of the two lenses, but at least you can see the relative size. That's an f1.0 Noctilux. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/267593-i-love-my-mp/?do=findComment&comment=1605889'>More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted March 4, 2011 Share #2011 Posted March 4, 2011 Menos - Since noone else as answered your question, I will take a crack at it. The 24 Lux is a superb lens, but it is large. On the slimmer Film Ms, it feel a little unbalanced, top-heavy. But all in all, it is not a huge problem for me. Although I do prefer using it on my thicker M8. Thank you Eddie. I have not much problems with "large" and "heavy" in Leica M terms ;-) I was always shying away by the price of the 21/ 24 Lux. A very quick (and unsharp) snap of the two lenses, but at least you can see the relative size. That's an f1.0 Noctilux. Thanks Peter, that is exactly the picture, I needed. Is the 24 Lux also protruding beyond the bottom plate of a standard Leica M, similar to the Noctilux? How is the focussing of the 21/ 24 Lux - how much turning, how damped (quick and easy like the 28 Cron ASPH or heavily damped and slow like the Noctilux)? Are there any problems known to the 21/24 Lux, to look after? I might look also for older posts for this topic (I guess, there are a few) or open a new 21/ 24 Lux thread. I didn't use my 28 Cron much, since the R-D1 collects dust (was my favorite lens back then), I prefer the 35 Lux and Noctilux pairing and think about a fast wide angle. That this ends not up in too much OT, here is the very first picture, I made OF my new Leica MP - I love it already ;-) A 15" notebook j…u…s…t squeezes inside the bag as well, which makes up my daily office bag. Without computer, I love this bag for two cameras. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted March 4, 2011 Share #2012 Posted March 4, 2011 A very quick (and unsharp) snap of ... Peter, That's a beautiful looking MP3. Pete. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTop Posted March 4, 2011 Share #2013 Posted March 4, 2011 A 15" notebook j…u…s…t squeezes inside the bag as well, which makes up my daily office bag. Without computer, I love this bag for two cameras. May I ask what bag this is you are using? I'm still looking for a relatively small bag for everyday use. Thank you, Philipp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob139 Posted March 4, 2011 Share #2014 Posted March 4, 2011 A very quick (and unsharp) snap of the two lenses, but at least you can see the relative size. That's an f1.0 Noctilux. But this is not the 24mm summilux, it's the 24mm elmarit. Very different in size. Best, Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted March 4, 2011 Share #2015 Posted March 4, 2011 But this is not the 24mm summilux, it's the 24mm elmarit. Very different in size.Oops, my bad, you are quite right Rob. Not awake enough. I looked at the lens and read the post underneath "how is the handling of the 24mm handling wise..." and just assumed it was an Elmarit. Sorry Dirk! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezc203 Posted March 4, 2011 Share #2016 Posted March 4, 2011 Thank you Eddie.I have not much problems with "large" and "heavy" in Leica M terms ;-) I was always shying away by the price of the 21/ 24 Lux. Thanks Peter, that is exactly the picture, I needed. Is the 24 Lux also protruding beyond the bottom plate of a standard Leica M, similar to the Noctilux? How is the focussing of the 21/ 24 Lux - how much turning, how damped (quick and easy like the 28 Cron ASPH or heavily damped and slow like the Noctilux)? Are there any problems known to the 21/24 Lux, to look after? I might look also for older posts for this topic (I guess, there are a few) or open a new 21/ 24 Lux thread. I will try my best to answer some of the questions you have regarding the 24 Lux. This lens was the first "real" Leica lens I got, and it was a serious step up from the Summarit line that I began with. (Didn't want to invest too much before I knew what I was doing). To say the 24 Lux is amazing would be quite bias, but I will say it anyways. What an amazing lens, it is an absolute dream, both on my cropped M8 and on my full-frame MP. Before I get too carried away, let me answer your questions: 1. No it does not pertrude on the bottom, actually if you lie the camera/lens down on a table it will tilt forwards a bit. Just eye-balling it, I'd say when holding the base-plate flat on the table, there is about a 4mm to 5mm between the lens shade and the table. 2. Focusing on the 24 Lux is like pushing butter across a hot pan. The throw is a little over 90 degrees, so don't have to spin your whole wrist around the lens to go from minimum focus to infinite, which is quite nice in my opinion. 3. Problems? Not that I know of, but there is some "lens characteristics" to be aware off. Like most Summiluxes, the 24mm is also maximized at f/1.4; that's not to say its not great at other apertures, but in my opinion after f/5.6 the 24mm Elmarit fares a little better (ever so slightly) - it's just a little more contrasty and a bit less distortion (actually a lot less, but I have a profile for the 24 Lux in LR that fixes it for me so.... ) Oh yea, and the Elmarit is about 400 kg lighter. So if you're going to be shooting f/4.0 - f/8.0 most of the time, the Lux will be a bit extravagant. 4. Price. Yes, the monster $6,600 (+tax) price tag is pretty extreme, BUT there are many ways around it. What I did was buy mine in Hong Kong. At the time, the lens was prices at $6,000 and I got mine for $5,500 (tax included, with all the papers and everything, in Mint-Like New condition). Which doesn't seem like a lot, but after taxes and what nots, it comes down to be over $1000 in savings. That said, if you have to fly to HK deliberately for purchasing the lens, it's not really worth it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezc203 Posted March 4, 2011 Share #2017 Posted March 4, 2011 Philipp - What do you need to fit in your bag? I am a strong advocate for the Filson alternatives. They are a hunting company and make great gear with tin-cloth (a super durable material) and have a variety of bags to fit whatever you might need. Of course, you'll have to buy some inserts yourself, but they are definitely worth a look. Field Bag - Small | Filson Check it out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted March 5, 2011 Share #2018 Posted March 5, 2011 May I ask what bag this is you are using? I'm still looking for a relatively small bag for everyday use.Thank you, Philipp Philipp, it is a "Oskar's Daybag" from A&A. I had about 5 different similar bags before this and stick with this bag quite satisfied for a while now - that means something ;-) But this is not the 24mm summilux, it's the 24mm elmarit. Very different in size. Best, Rob Thanks Rob ;-) Oops, my bad, you are quite right Rob. Not awake enough. I looked at the lens and read the post underneath "how is the handling of the 24mm handling wise..." and just assumed it was an Elmarit. Sorry Dirk! Haha Peter - I didn't realize, even after having dug up several write ups about the lens - must be hazy eyes here. I will try my best to answer some of the questions … That said, if you have to fly to HK deliberately for purchasing the lens, it's not really worth it... Thanks Eddie for the detailed answers - this gives a much better feel, than reading endless reviews. Trying one out in the shops around here is also not exactly possible ;-) In my opinion, a trip to Hong Kong is always worth it - be it on top of a lens' price or not - love that place! It is quite a lot nicer for camera shopping than China mainland also, as dealers here loose more and more on reality and surprisingly their touch to customers. I think, I thought this many times before, but the second hand MP will be my last Leica major purchase in China mainland - I had to beg, to get an original Leica strap and original M-mount cap with it ! Ok - enough OT - next post has a picture in it … promise. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTop Posted March 5, 2011 Share #2019 Posted March 5, 2011 (edited) Philipp, it is a "Oskar's Daybag" from A&A.I had about 5 different similar bags before this and stick with this bag quite satisfied for a while now - that means something ;-) Thanks, for the info. I was already looking at A&A Bags and i like them a lot. I will probably be packing an M6 with a lens, lightmeter a couple of films and from time to time a 5D with a 50mm. I'm just having a hard time deciding between the "Oskar's One Day Bag", the "Evans Walker" and the "Penn's Pad & Pencil Satchel". There seems to be no huge size difference... Even though the flap on the Oskar seems to be a little more protective in rain, i really like the slim look of the "Penn's...". I guess it comes down to personal preference and i might just have to risk ordering one. Thanks for helping me decide! Sorry to intrude on the MP Thread. Keep those beautiful cameras coming. Philipp EDIT: Oh, and thank you ezc203 i will definately look into those! Edited March 5, 2011 by UpTop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted March 5, 2011 Share #2020 Posted March 5, 2011 Please let's not turn this 2,000+ post thread into yet another mundane bag thread. Already posted but to get the thread back on track with MP photos ... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 6 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/267593-i-love-my-mp/?do=findComment&comment=1607041'>More sharing options...
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