mikozia Posted October 15, 2019 Share #521 Posted October 15, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ume. 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=3836350'>More sharing options...
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rnl Posted October 15, 2019 Share #522 Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) I own this lens. It has limited utility. https://richardnlipow.com/baldwins-book-barn The last two examples posted demonstrate the importance of composition and focus. that is, using composition and focus to draw the eye to the subject A shallow depth of field is not aways a good thing. . Edited October 15, 2019 by rnl 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv-O Posted January 30, 2020 Share #523 Posted January 30, 2020 This is my second go-around with this lens and I have to say, the new copy of this lens is on par with Voigtlander glass of similar focal point. I gave the first one away when I sold my M (typ 240) because the early production (2017) copy of this lens was poorly made. Recently, I bought another M (typ 240) to compliment my other Leica kits (D lux 7, Digital CL, M 8.2, SL). Went to the Leica (Las Vegas) store and was toying around with the M-E (typ 240) and it renewed my interest in the model. Bought a lightly used M240 and wanted a less expensive alternative to my M-Summicron. After reading this Forum thread and the recent reviews of the lens, I decided to try a newer copy. What a difference. 7Artisans/DJ-Optical has certainly learned a lot in 3 years. The fit and finish is solid, the calibration does not need to be re-set (presently) as my M rangefinder at infinity is solid and accurate. One note: the 0.7m close focus is a fiction. I need at least 1m to focus with the rangefinder. The Live view and the Leica EVF w/focus peaking make the wide open focusing issues many have mentioned here, less difficult-though you still need a modicum of patience to handle the lens. I have yet to try it on my M8.2, SL or CL, but I'll keep you all posted. AM I happy with this 2nd go around. Yes, I am. SO much so that I picked up a 35mm f/2 from the same company. As my precious Leica glass is not always conductive to take with. me to sporting events, concerts, etc. having a less expensive, yet viable alternative that can deliver fine images (albeit with a bit more work), is appealing to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted January 30, 2020 Share #524 Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) vor einer Stunde schrieb Merv-O: AM I happy with this 2nd go around. Yes, I am. SO much so that I picked up a 35mm f/2 from the same company. I recently got the chance to test the f2/35 lens for a couple of days, and I would not recommend it, though the mechanical properties seems to be solid, including mounting flange, engraved numbers and ease of focussing/aperture handling - strong flare - extremely dark corners - too much barrel distortion Edited January 30, 2020 by AndreasG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted January 30, 2020 Share #525 Posted January 30, 2020 6 hours ago, AndreasG said: I recently got the chance to test the f2/35 lens for a couple of days, and I would not recommend it, though the mechanical properties seems to be solid, including mounting flange, engraved numbers and ease of focussing/aperture handling - strong flare - extremely dark corners - too much barrel distortion Interesting indeed. May i ask on which body you've used the CV 35/2 and what 6-bit code you applied to it if any? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted January 30, 2020 Share #526 Posted January 30, 2020 16 minutes ago, lct said: Interesting indeed. May i ask on which body you've used the CV 35/2 and what 6-bit code you applied to it if any? I think he was talking about the 7Artisans 35 f2. I have one, and confirm the distortion, but don't find vignetting excessive, but mine came 6-bit coded. I also have an earlier Sony-E mount version and it had terrible flare - I don't think the element edges were blackened - but the M mount is certainly better. It took a bit of fiddling to get the focus good over the range on my M10, but perhaps due to the slope cam design it doesn't focus as well on my M9 (at that adjustment). This is the only lens I have where focus is different on these two bodies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted January 30, 2020 Share #527 Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 23 minutes ago, TomB_tx said: I think he was talking about the 7Artisans 35 f2. I have one, and confirm the distortion, but don't find vignetting excessive, but mine came 6-bit coded. I also have an earlier Sony-E mount version and it had terrible flare - I don't think the element edges were blackened - but the M mount is certainly better. It took a bit of fiddling to get the focus good over the range on my M10, but perhaps due to the slope cam design it doesn't focus as well on my M9 (at that adjustment). This is the only lens I have where focus is different on these two bodies. Ah yes my apologies to Andreas and thank you to you but i have the 7art 35/2 as well. I have no distortion problems with it but i used it only on the digital CL coded as Summicron 35/2 asph and the CL corrects for distortion actually. As for flare, this lens flares badly when strong light sources are just outside the frame but it shows little flare otherwise. Couple test pics on the CL here. Beware that focusing must be set manually tu use this lens on rangefinders. There is a special tool for that in the lens box if memory serves. BTW my 7art 35/2 is an early M version with 6-bit coding as well. Sorry for the OT folks. Edited January 30, 2020 by lct Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted January 31, 2020 Share #528 Posted January 31, 2020 As a matter of facts i love this lens and for its price, u cant go wrong 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=3902987'>More sharing options...
Merv-O Posted January 31, 2020 Share #529 Posted January 31, 2020 I bought a 43mm screw on hood with a UV haze filter (B&W) on the 7Artisans 35/2 and the flare ups are diminished. I let the 6-bit coding own the CL, M8.2, SL and M(240) read the code and let it take care of itself. I am satisfied with a $300.00 lens I can knock around with, like I said, especially at concerts, etc. It is. not as good as my Summicron-M, not even close, but it does have some nice renderings and my copy is well-built. My only complaint are the full click stops. I prefer the 1/2 stops for more control. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted January 31, 2020 Share #530 Posted January 31, 2020 vor 16 Stunden schrieb lct: Ah yes my apologies to Andreas and thank you to you but i have the 7art 35/2 as well. I have no distortion problems with it but i used it only on the digital CL coded as Summicron 35/2 asph and the CL corrects for distortion actually. As for flare, this lens flares badly when strong light sources are just outside the frame but it shows little flare otherwise. Couple test pics on the CL here. Beware that focusing must be set manually tu use this lens on rangefinders. There is a special tool for that in the lens box if memory serves. BTW my 7art 35/2 is an early M version with 6-bit coding as well. Sorry for the OT folks. lct, thank you, no need at all for an apology....., to clarify any misunderstanding, I talk about the 7art 35/2 with M mount and I use it with a M10-D. The lens doesn't carry a 6-bit coding, this might have some influence on the barrel distortion? Focussing of the lens is precise, I checked carefully, no adjustment with the enclosed wrench necessary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted January 31, 2020 Share #531 Posted January 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, AndreasG said: I talk about the 7art 35/2 with M mount and I use it with a M10-D. The lens doesn't carry a 6-bit coding, this might have some influence on the barrel distortion? I have no experience with the M-10D but the DNG files of my M240 do not correct for distortion, contrary to CL ones, and all M cameras behave the same i've been told. At least i seem to recall a good colleague here (adan perhaps) confirming that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted January 31, 2020 Share #532 Posted January 31, 2020 1 hour ago, AndreasG said: The lens doesn't carry a 6-bit coding, this might have some influence on the barrel distortion? No - but it would explain the dark corners. The M digital cameras correct for vignetting if the lens is coded for a spcific optical design. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaeger Posted January 31, 2020 Share #533 Posted January 31, 2020 19 minutes ago, adan said: No - but it would explain the dark corners. The M digital cameras correct for vignetting if the lens is coded for a spcific optical design. how about manually selected lens, will vignette correction enable or just 6-bit will trigger the correction? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted January 31, 2020 Share #534 Posted January 31, 2020 vor 39 Minuten schrieb adan: No - but it would explain the dark corners. The M digital cameras correct for vignetting if the lens is coded for a spcific optical design. Adan, thank you for clarification, I was not aware of this. Andreas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted January 31, 2020 Share #535 Posted January 31, 2020 1 hour ago, jaeger said: how about manually selected lens, will vignette correction enable or just 6-bit will trigger the correction? The correction also works for manual selections. If you are using a lens that doesn't show in the model list, you must choose one with similar vignetting characteristics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted January 31, 2020 Share #536 Posted January 31, 2020 vor 1 Minute schrieb TomB_tx: The correction also works for manual selections. If you are using a lens that doesn't show in the model list, you must choose one with similar vignetting characteristics. The M10-D without display does not allow this procedure....but still I prefer this camera! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted January 31, 2020 Share #537 Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) I have never seen corrections for vignetting ouf of either my M240 or my digital CL i must say. I'm no pixel peeper though so i may be wrong. Edited January 31, 2020 by lct Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted February 1, 2020 Share #538 Posted February 1, 2020 Just checked vignetting for another thread. Applied to the 7art 35/2, 6-bit coding does not correct for vignetting on either M240 or digital CL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaeger Posted February 1, 2020 Share #539 Posted February 1, 2020 (edited) most pictures looked out of focus to me... I mean it's the lens' fault not the skills of the photog. Edited February 1, 2020 by jaeger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2020 Share #540 Posted February 1, 2020 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! 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=3903941'>More sharing options...
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