louistian Posted November 29, 2017 Share #1 Posted November 29, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thighslapper Posted November 29, 2017 Share #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 ....... louistian, fastcar888 and turner 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaapv Posted November 29, 2017 Share #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. Hallo Gast! Du willst die Bilder sehen? Einfach registrieren oder anmelden! sblitz, vikasmg, jmahto and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
louistian Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share #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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
louistian Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share #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. Hallo Gast! Du willst die Bilder sehen? Einfach registrieren oder anmelden! Does it match with the CL model ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marac Posted November 29, 2017 Share #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. AlanJW, schmolinski, jonoslack and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaapv Posted November 29, 2017 Share #7 Posted November 29, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Does it match with the CL model ? Manual only and needs to be used on the M adapter. tonyniev 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lct Posted November 29, 2017 Share #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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jip Posted November 29, 2017 Share #9 Posted November 29, 2017 I'd say get the 23mm or 18-56mm V23, SilentShutter, louistian and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
helged Posted November 29, 2017 Share #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. Hallo Gast! Du willst die Bilder sehen? Einfach registrieren oder anmelden! 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). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lct Posted November 29, 2017 Share #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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rosuna Posted November 29, 2017 Share #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. Kim Dahl, clavewifi and Marac 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmahto Posted November 29, 2017 Share #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. Hallo Gast! Du willst die Bilder sehen? Einfach registrieren oder anmelden! 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. sblitz and Jeffry Abt 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thighslapper Posted November 29, 2017 Share #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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmahto Posted November 29, 2017 Share #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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Einst_Stein Posted November 29, 2017 Share #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. Hallo Gast! Du willst die Bilder sehen? Einfach registrieren oder anmelden
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