g2van Posted August 3, 2017 Share #201 Posted August 3, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I tried one the other day for a short time. All I would say is that it's worth a try. A lot more impressive than what those who have not seen say. Smaller than it seems in pictures and handles well. I would get one if I needed another 50 which I don't. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 3, 2017 Posted August 3, 2017 Hi g2van, Take a look here 7artisans 50mm F1.1 Leica M Mount. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
IWC Doppel Posted August 3, 2017 Share #202 Posted August 3, 2017 Interesting, and amazing for the price. If anyone lives in or near BATH and has one, be happy to have a comparison to my F1 Noctilux, recently serviced by Leica. Might be fun ! I Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clactonian Posted August 3, 2017 Share #203 Posted August 3, 2017 I would buy one if I could find one for the reasons stated above, but they seem to be out of stock currently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropo54 Posted August 3, 2017 Share #204 Posted August 3, 2017 I would buy one if I could find one for the reasons stated above, but they seem to be out of stock currently. Try ebay. They are available on the US site. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaques Posted August 4, 2017 Share #205 Posted August 4, 2017 i did buy one on ebay... but the seller couldn't ship as they ran out of black ones. He says he will ship on the 20th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucisPictor Posted August 4, 2017 Share #206 Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) Changed plans, cancelled the order from Asia and bough it in Vienna (from "Mint & Rare"). Excellent seller. I got mine some days ago and I already love this lens! https://retrocameracs.wordpress.com/2017/08/04/bilder-mit-dem-7artisans/ Edited August 4, 2017 by LucisPictor 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
honcho Posted August 7, 2017 Share #207 Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) One could buy ten of them, one for each body... You're wrong. Unfortunately, and despite all the Chinese expertise, extensive r&d and exhaustive qc that apparently went into creating this thing, so we're told, it seems it does not mount correctly on a Leica M4. You'll need to wait for the revised version if you want the perfect ten. Edited August 7, 2017 by honcho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndf9 Posted August 9, 2017 Share #208 Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) Mine arrived yesterday, and of corse first shots are allways cats or plants or cars. Here is my first run at f/1.1 first uncroped from DNG in LR second; same picture cropped and some LR tweaks 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! Edited August 9, 2017 by ndf9 3 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/273821-7artisans-50mm-f11-leica-m-mount/?do=findComment&comment=3333376'>More sharing options...
ndf9 Posted August 9, 2017 Share #209 Posted August 9, 2017 I like this lens 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! 3 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/273821-7artisans-50mm-f11-leica-m-mount/?do=findComment&comment=3333378'>More sharing options...
ndf9 Posted August 9, 2017 Share #210 Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) its not a cientific test, only a simple comparisons between the 50 1.4 Summilux V3 and the A7 1.1 from 1.1 until 2.0 very dificult light condition, (lot wind playing with leaves, changing the light quickly) Focus with LV and fixed shutter speed adjusted the f/ First Summilux at 1.4 then 7A at 1.1 and 1.4 after again Summilux at 2.0 then 7A at 2.0 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! Edited August 9, 2017 by ndf9 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/273821-7artisans-50mm-f11-leica-m-mount/?do=findComment&comment=3333560'>More sharing options...
ndf9 Posted August 9, 2017 Share #211 Posted August 9, 2017 second bunch 2.8 until 5.6 first Summilux second 7A 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! 4 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/273821-7artisans-50mm-f11-leica-m-mount/?do=findComment&comment=3333563'>More sharing options...
caugustin Posted August 10, 2017 Share #212 Posted August 10, 2017 The 7A is not getting really sharp in the corners (as others pointed out before, maybe I read this in other places), and it shows in this test shots: Bottom left corner – there the Lux shows some details on the ground at 2.0, while the 7A only starts to show them at 4.0 (and never as sharp as the Lux). But hey, even to the Lux the price difference is really significant. And one might actually like what the 7A is doing. I do consider to buy one. When the revised version is available … 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndf9 Posted August 10, 2017 Share #213 Posted August 10, 2017 a mix with Leica M-P 240 and M8 i must admit, more dificult to nail the focus with the M8. This dosent happens with my other lens 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! 4 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/273821-7artisans-50mm-f11-leica-m-mount/?do=findComment&comment=3334324'>More sharing options...
ndf9 Posted August 10, 2017 Share #214 Posted August 10, 2017 Best of the bunch 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! 1 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/273821-7artisans-50mm-f11-leica-m-mount/?do=findComment&comment=3334326'>More sharing options...
ndf9 Posted August 10, 2017 Share #215 Posted August 10, 2017 The 7A is not getting really sharp in the corners (as others pointed out before, maybe I read this in other places), and it shows in this test shots: Bottom left corner – there the Lux shows some details on the ground at 2.0, while the 7A only starts to show them at 4.0 (and never as sharp as the Lux). But hey, even to the Lux the price difference is really significant. And one might actually like what the 7A is doing. I do consider to buy one. When the revised version is available … I agree with you, with the corners problems, i must admit it's a nice lens, perform well for the price. Maybe the next version will be better, Let's see what comes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted August 10, 2017 Share #216 Posted August 10, 2017 You're wrong. Unfortunately, and despite all the Chinese expertise, extensive r&d and exhaustive qc that apparently went into creating this thing, so we're told, it seems it does not mount correctly on a Leica M4. That surprises me. Can you tell us why/how it does not mount properly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted August 11, 2017 Share #217 Posted August 11, 2017 I do consider to buy one. When the revised version is available … No, no. Get it while you still can. Its short production run and unique corner mushiness will make the current version a highly collectible item. I put mine back in the box to help pay for my future grand-grandchildren tuition fees. Actually, I'm considering buying another one to keep it boxed with the seal unbroken... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caugustin Posted August 11, 2017 Share #218 Posted August 11, 2017 No, no. Get it while you still can. Its short production run and unique corner mushiness will make the current version a highly collectible item. I put mine back in the box to help pay for my future grand-grandchildren tuition fees. Actually, I'm considering buying another one to keep it boxed with the seal unbroken... Well, the only difference will be the M4-compatibility. I don’t have an M4, but who knows ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted August 11, 2017 Share #219 Posted August 11, 2017 Quite a Bad performer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted August 11, 2017 Share #220 Posted August 11, 2017 (edited) No, no. Get it while you still can. Its short production run and unique corner mushiness will make the current version a highly collectible item. I put mine back in the box to help pay for my future grand-grandchildren tuition fees. Actually, I'm considering buying another one to keep it boxed with the seal unbroken... Wishful thinking and pathetic. But you are not alone: some people are still waiting for their M8 to suddenly soar in price. Because you know, "it's the first digital", "the best black and white machine", "a classic" and whatnot. And there seems to be a lot of positive propaganda going on in forums in hopes to bring its prices up. But don't be fooled, it's only people wanting to unload their pos M8. Also, there was an attempt to pseudo-hype the voigtlander 35 f1.2 first version when the second version was announced. "Buy the first version and don't touch it. It's gonna be a classic and it's going to double...". And it never stopped losong value ever since. Too many Leica-market experts. They're fun to watch because over time you get to see them lose a lot of money, lose credibility, sometimes they even get out of the leica world, frustrated. So my advice to you would be that you biy 40 of those bad lenses. At least you'd have an advantage: you'd control the market, somewhat. You could control rarity and maybe make 35$ extra apiece. But that would take you a few years. Edited August 11, 2017 by NB23 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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