digitalfx Posted August 27, 2018 Share #141 Posted August 27, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have discovered that the metadata shown in Lightroom cites exposure and f-number (which it cannot for M lenses mounted via adapter). A nice bonus. Not really a bonus as its standard on all modern lenses that communicate with the body (which includes all CL, T and SL lenses). M lenses are purely mechanical and have never transmitted data to any camera including the M bodies they were made for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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johntobias Posted August 27, 2018 Share #142 Posted August 27, 2018 M lenses are purely mechanical and have never transmitted data to any camera including the M bodies they were made for. 6bit coding does transmit the lens focal length/model...even on the M-L adapter but yes, not exposure data Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bherman01545 Posted August 27, 2018 Share #143 Posted August 27, 2018 I have both the 23 and the 18-56. The 23 is a great street lens, a 35mm equiv FOV, is fairly short and very sharp. I've been told it's a better optic overall than the 18mm. I used the 18-56 almost exclusively while vacationing in Vancouver, and the results, (even close-up flower pictures) were stellar. Leica did a great job with this camera and the lenses! -Brad 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntobias Posted August 28, 2018 Share #144 Posted August 28, 2018 . The 23 is a great street lens, a 35mm equiv FOV, is fairly short and very sharp. I've been told it's a better optic overall than the 18mm. I would agree, I think the 18-56 is better at 18 than the prime but the size is amazing, its tiny....Mine came as a kit so I have the 18 but will eventually (when funds allow) replace it with the AMAZING 11-23 zoom. I use the 35 f1.4 as my standard lens having been brought up in the 70's on slr / 50 f1.8 combos! I prefer big apertures to wide angles...(just my style I think Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUSe Posted August 28, 2018 Share #145 Posted August 28, 2018 6bit coding does transmit the lens focal length/model...even on the M-L adapter but yes, not exposure dataMore precisely, the EXIF will show the coded lens type, the exposure time and ISO (set in-camera), but not the aperture. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted August 28, 2018 Share #146 Posted August 28, 2018 I would agree, I think the 18-56 is better at 18 than the prime but the size is amazing, its tiny....Mine came as a kit so I have the 18 but will eventually (when funds allow) replace it with the AMAZING 11-23 zoom. I use the 35 f1.4 as my standard lens having been brought up in the 70's on slr / 50 f1.8 combos! I prefer big apertures to wide angles...(just my style I think I'm with you: A fast normal lens is one of the most useful lenses to have in any kit. I will probably, eventually, buy the T35/1.4. For the moment, the Elmarit-R 28/2.8 is doing me well as my fast wide-normal. Cup, Spoon, & Sugar Leica CL + Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted August 28, 2018 Share #147 Posted August 28, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) My CL kit for several recent trips was the 11-23 plus the 35/1.4 and that did almost everything that I needed at a very high level. Right now I have only the 23 with me, and it is also excellent. Here's an example: C1080374 by scott kirkpatrick, on Flickr CL/23/2.0@f/5.6 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted September 1, 2018 Share #148 Posted September 1, 2018 I have the 18-56 and I love it although it’s a bit dark. I ordered the 1.4 35 mm yesterday to fill the gap. ALL DONE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted September 5, 2018 Share #149 Posted September 5, 2018 35 mm CL Leica 1.4. Crazy, but your thoughts on silver or black. Aesthetics are important. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted September 5, 2018 Share #150 Posted September 5, 2018 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 I'm traveling with my CL at present. I chose a pair of R lenses for this trip: Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8 and Summilux-R 50mm f/1.4, fitted with M Adapter T and R Adapter M. So far this is working out well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted September 11, 2018 Share #151 Posted September 11, 2018 LEICA Summilux 35 mm 1.4,...... done deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonatdonuts Posted September 12, 2018 Share #152 Posted September 12, 2018 23mm 1.4 would be pretty sweet. Unfortunately it doesn't exist...yet... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
microview Posted September 12, 2018 Share #153 Posted September 12, 2018 35 mm CL Leica 1.4. Crazy, but your thoughts on silver or black. Aesthetics are important. Black for me. More discreet as it's so large and silver would make people nearby curious or wary. Better for silver TL2 of course, and silver CL rumoured for Photokina. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacek.PL Posted September 13, 2018 Share #154 Posted September 13, 2018 CL+SL90/2 apo is superb combo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 14, 2018 Share #155 Posted September 14, 2018 Isn't that lens a bit hugeous on the CL? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeinzX Posted September 14, 2018 Share #156 Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) jacek kurowski schrieb am 13 Sept 2018 - 23:19: CL+SL90/2 apo is superb combo My opinion too. Yes, this lens is not a small one - but handling without problems with the CL. And enables the CL to use the stabilizer of the lens. Edited September 14, 2018 by HeinzX Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted September 14, 2018 Share #157 Posted September 14, 2018 My opinion too. Yes, this lens is not a small one - but handling without problems with the CL. And enables the CL to use the stabilizer of the lens. Hmm? I was unaware that the SL90mm lens was equipped with optical image stabilization...? Leica says nothing about that on their website detail about the lens. I've tested two 90mm lenses on the CL so far ... the M-Rokkor (née Elmar-C) 90mm f/4 and the Summicron-R 90mm f/2. Both produce superb results, and neither cost me over $500. They don't support autofocus or P/S mode operation, but I'll stick with them for the amount that I use a 90mm lens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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