louistian #1 Posted November 29, 2017 hi there , im new to Leica , and I'm planning to get the new Leica CL for travel use , can anyone recommends a best prime lens for me ? thank you guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thighslapper #2 Posted November 29, 2017 Why limit yourself to a prime for a travel camera ? The 18-56 zoom would be a better bet. It is small and flexible. Leica make zooms to a specification that matches most primes in quality ...... with the only penalty being a stop or two in aperture. Add primes when you have specific needs and the money to get them ....... 3 fastcar888, louistian and turner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaapv #3 Posted November 29, 2017 I will use the Summicron-C 40 as prime lens Hello guest! Please register or sign in to view the hidden content. 5 SiOnara, schmolinski, vikasmg and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
louistian #4 Posted November 29, 2017 Why limit yourself to a prime for a travel camera ? The 18-56 zoom would be a better bet. It is small and flexible. Leica make zooms to a specification that matches most primes in quality ...... with the only penalty being a stop or two in aperture. Add primes when you have specific needs and the money to get them ....... I have budget limit consider will get it 1 by 1, considering with the 18,23 or 35 Lens now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
louistian #5 Posted November 29, 2017 I will use the Summicron-C 40 as prime lens Hello guest! Please register or sign in to view the hidden content. Does it match with the CL model ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marac #6 Posted November 29, 2017 23mm is a good choice because it gives you the 35mm focal length (near enough) and that is a great starting point for shooting with any Leica. 7 rosuna, AlanJW, schmolinski and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaapv #7 Posted November 29, 2017 Does it match with the CL model ? Manual only and needs to be used on the M adapter. 1 tonyniev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lct #8 Posted November 29, 2017 The Tri-Elmar 28-35-50/4 is one on my very few M lenses having little to no corner issues at 35mm and below on my Fuji X-E2. It should work fine on the CL i suspect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jip #9 Posted November 29, 2017 I'd say get the 23mm or 18-56mm 6 louistian, CRTZMO, SilentShutter and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helged #10 Posted November 29, 2017 I will use the Summicron-C 40 as prime lens Hello guest! Please register or sign in to view the hidden content. Yes, the 40 cron-C is a compact option: https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/275026-tl2-pocketable/page-3?do=findComment&comment=340651 (on the TL2, since the CL hasn't arrived yet). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lct #11 Posted November 29, 2017 I liked much the 40/2 for Leica CL on my R-D1. Interesting 60mm FoV for 50mm lovers. Should not show too soft corners on the CL normally. Remains to see if the sensor stack of the latter is thin enough to avoid such softness at full aperture. The lens is not sharp there at f/2 anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rosuna #12 Posted November 29, 2017 23mm is a good choice because it gives you the 35mm focal length (near enough) and that is a great starting point for shooting with any Leica. Erwin Puts says that 23mm Summicron reach "near the level of the APO-Summicron 50mm for the M system", which is quite a statement. 3 clavewifi, Kim Dahl and Marac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmahto #13 Posted November 29, 2017 I will use the Summicron-C 40 as prime lens Hello guest! Please register or sign in to view the hidden content. I will second that. It is cheap and so called issues with this lens (odd framelines and unfairly doubted cam profile for M) don't apply to mirrorless body. I do like this lens on my Nex-6 and suspect the results will be better/sharper on CL. Grab it before folks recognize this hidden gem. Search for threads and pictures in this forum got this lens. 2 Jeffry Abt and sblitz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thighslapper #14 Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) The 18-56 zoom is the cheapest SL/TL lens ...... apart from the elusive new 18mm If you want a non T/CL lens you need to factor in the cost of an adapter ......$3-400 for the M/T if you get the genuine Leica version. There are Summicron C 40's about .... but a good one will still set you back $5-700 .......and don't forget the little screw in rubber hood. Works well on the TL. Leica M series lenses hold their prices well ...... even in the second hand market ...... so if you are really on a budget you have to try other manufacturers adapted lenses Edited November 29, 2017 by thighslapper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmahto #15 Posted November 29, 2017 I liked much the 40/2 for Leica CL on my R-D1. Interesting 60mm FoV for 50mm lovers. Should not show too soft corners on the CL normally. Remains to see if the sensor stack of the latter is thin enough to avoid such softness at full aperture. The lens is not sharp there at f/2 anyway. My appreciation for its sharpness at f/2 on APS-C (Nex-6) has grown over time. Now I believe it is subject related. Yes, it is no ASPH but that is reflected in price tag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Einst_Stein #16 Posted November 29, 2017 I will use the Summicron-C 40 as prime lens Hello guest! Please register or sign in to view the hidden content. [/quote It is equivalent to 60mm in FF. Make sure it has your preferred field of view. I would suggest 23mm (eq 35mm) or 28mm (eq 42mm) or at most 35mm (eq 53mm) instead. -- Any Leica R or M or T mount should be good, since you are only use the center portion of the image. 2 louistian and jaapv reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lins-Barroso #17 Posted November 29, 2017 hi there , im new to Leica , and I'm planning to get the new Leica CL for travel use , can anyone recommends a best prime lens for me ? thank you guys If you are looking for the best IQ with the Leica CL - for sure - in my point of view is the TL-SUMMILUX 50/1.4! It is not so small, but it's Made in Germany. You are buying a camera because you love photography and if are looking for a very small camera to travel, your smartphone is enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wojtek #18 Posted November 29, 2017 Hey Louistian! From what I saw people comment on their favourite TL lens as well as my own opinion - 23mm is a very likeable lens (probably the most likeable TL/CL lens there is)! I don't own it by the way, so I'm not justifying my purchase now Hello guest! Please register or sign in to view the hidden content. For me, if I had to choose one lens - it would be 23mm. 1 louistian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlanJW #19 Posted December 1, 2017 The 23mm is superb and fast. For a prime it would be my first choice. 1 Lins-Barroso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaapv #20 Posted December 1, 2017 I will use the Summicron-C 40 as prime lens Hello guest! Please register or sign in to view the hidden content. It is equivalent to 60mm in FF. Make sure it has your preferred field of view. I would suggest 23mm (eq 35mm) or 28mm (eq 42mm) or at most 35mm (eq 53mm) instead. -- Any Leica R or M or T mount should be good, since you are only use the center portion of the image. I’m not a 35 mm fan, I prefer 50 and for wide 24. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
