jaapv Posted January 5, 2018 Share #41 Posted January 5, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Try the Leica CW Sonderoptik lenses - they come pretty close. The Summilux-C 135 will set you back 41.000 $. That will get you a nice Austin Healey. Or a Morgan +8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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M10Alpine Posted January 5, 2018 Share #42 Posted January 5, 2018 The Apo-Summicron is a very precise lens and a monochrome sensor is a very precise recording medium. So for optimal precision rendering, there is nothing better; but arguably nothing more boring However, is this what you want? A Monochrom has another characteristic: it improves the image quality of vintage lenses considerably, whilst maintaining the character, for the simple reason that chromatic aberrations are reduced to monochrome edges. For instance, the Canon 1.8/50 LTM from the fifties is particularly suited. It is far more interesting -and far cheaper- to experiment that way. Very interesting, would I need a adapter to fit the Canon you mention? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted January 5, 2018 Share #43 Posted January 5, 2018 Very interesting, would I need a adapter to fit the Canon you mention? Yes. To mount an LTM (screw) lens on M body, the required adapter is LTM to M: Choose from 3 types depend on lens to be used 28/90, 50/75, 35/135 Have a look here http://nemeng.com/leica/017e.shtml 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M10Alpine Posted January 5, 2018 Share #44 Posted January 5, 2018 (edited) The Apo-Summicron is a very precise lens and a monochrome sensor is a very precise recording medium. So for optimal precision rendering, there is nothing better; but arguably nothing more boring However, is this what you want? A Monochrom has another characteristic: it improves the image quality of vintage lenses considerably, whilst maintaining the character, for the simple reason that chromatic aberrations are reduced to monochrome edges. For instance, the Canon 1.8/50 LTM from the fifties is particularly suited. It is far more interesting -and far cheaper- to experiment that way. This will be fun, I just got my hands on a anon 1.8/50 LTM - will post some pics once it arrives. 200 USD with converter. Edited January 5, 2018 by M10Alpine 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 5, 2018 Share #45 Posted January 5, 2018 Yes, they are plentiful and affordable. Most are in good condition too, sometimes only needing a glass clean by Will van Manen. In fact it is a better lens than the Summicron of the time. Only the colour rendering is really period - the lens tends to render 1950-ies pastels. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted January 5, 2018 Share #46 Posted January 5, 2018 If you are going to buy a copy of the Canon 50/1.8, I'd suggest getting one of the older chrome versions. The more recent black ones tend to develop haze/fogging mostly on the rear element, which needs to be removed on a regular basis. I have one of each and the black one just got back from cleaning... This is a well-documented issue, which also affects the Canon 50/1.2 - possibly to a larger extent. It seems that not all lenses are affected, but if you don't want to try your luck, a chrome one is the safer bet. Heavier but looks nicer (IMHO) and no fogging. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M10Alpine Posted January 5, 2018 Share #47 Posted January 5, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) If you are going to buy a copy of the Canon 50/1.8, I'd suggest getting one of the older chrome versions. The more recent black ones tend to develop haze/fogging mostly on the rear element, which needs to be removed on a regular basis. I have one of each and the black one just got back from cleaning... This is a well-documented issue, which also affects the Canon 50/1.2 - possibly to a larger extent. It seems that not all lenses are affected, but if you don't want to try your luck, a chrome one is the safer bet. Heavier but looks nicer (IMHO) and no fogging. I bought a 1951 Chrome from Hong Kong 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobers Posted January 5, 2018 Share #48 Posted January 5, 2018 (edited) Back to @dan again. I think you are 100% right to keep the Q and the M10 + 50lux. You don’t actually need anything else. Sure, have the SL and bazooka as a backup just in case. And you know that you can crop the 50 shots to 75 or 90 if you need to. Don’t bother with a Noctilux. It’s just heavier, bigger, and people will wonder why your images look weird (unless they are Leicarati in which case they’ll know). The 50lux is amazing enough as it is, as well as being small and cute. And if you need a 24 or 90 you can always borrow mine. I can’t believe you wrote “Audi TT”. You and I need to have a serious talk. I know you meant to write “Golf R” but just mistyped it. Edited January 5, 2018 by Tobers 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share #49 Posted January 5, 2018 You could be right there, 35mm 1.4 lm, Sl and 90-280 could all go. As you know I'm I'm in Venice, carrying leica q on shoulder and m10 with 50 around my neck is great for my needs. Sell them all and get a 75mm noctilux...Ho ho ho. The TT has been a 'childhood' ambition, Louise doesn't like the elise 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted January 5, 2018 Share #50 Posted January 5, 2018 I will always find a need for a lens after I sell it. My most used lenses changes over time and I will eventually find a use for all of them. I see more a redundant body here than redundant lenses. The M10 and the Q are compacts, the SL is the most multifunctional camera of the 3. All the lenses have shallow depth of field, so they are easier on the SL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donzo98 Posted January 6, 2018 Share #51 Posted January 6, 2018 Keep the Q. Sell the 24, 35 and 90. Sell the M10 and 50 Lux Keep the SL, 90-280 Buy the Noctilux. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share #52 Posted January 6, 2018 I will surely blame this sleepless night on you guys.. 50mm apo on m10, noctilux on sl and q. Sell the rest... Just trying to imagine how I intend to carry three cameras and when I use them for what purpose. Hah 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reciprocity Posted January 6, 2018 Share #53 Posted January 6, 2018 (edited) I shoot 90% of my images paid and personal on my M10 with a 35mm 1.4 and pretty much work from the standpoint that if it is wider than a 28 or longer than a 50 or blocks too much of the viewfinder, I am just not interested. So I have a 28mm 2.8, 35mm 2.0 V4, 35mm 1.4 FLE and a 50mm F2 Summicron. I have never ever had an issue with selling a Leica lens in the past and would not in the future. I love using my Leica equipment but it represents a mere fraction of the awesome equipment I use to earn a living. Edited January 6, 2018 by Reciprocity 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted January 6, 2018 Share #54 Posted January 6, 2018 If you're selling to buy a "sports" car, make sure it is one that will hold its value... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Q Posted January 6, 2018 Share #55 Posted January 6, 2018 I'd sell all the M lenses to fund a Noctilux and Visoflex. Keep your SL if you value the zoom, but M lenses work better with a M10 + EVF because they are RF coupled and will autozoom when focusing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share #56 Posted January 7, 2018 (edited) I will advertise for sale 24 1.4 LM 35 1.4 LM 90 2.0 LM 90-280mm SL Keep Q, M10, SL and 50 1.4 LM With the sale money I think I will explore the Noctilux and 50 AA It's possible the setup could be Day/Travel - M10 + 50mm 2.0 Night/Special - SL + 50mm 0.95 (or 1.0?) Supplemented by Leica Q with 28 Or I could just keep with M10+50mm 1.4 & Q, and forget about G.A.S. altogether Edited January 7, 2018 by dancook Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phongph Posted January 7, 2018 Share #57 Posted January 7, 2018 I will advertise for sale 24 1.4 LM 35 1.4 LM 90 2.0 LM 90-280mm SL Keep Q, M10, SL and 50 1.4 LM With the sale money I think I will explore the Noctilux and 50 AA It's possible the setup could be Day/Travel - M10 + 50mm 2.0 Night/Special - SL + 50mm 0.95 (or 1.0?) Supplemented by Leica Q with 28 Or I could just keep with M10+50mm 1.4 & Q, and forget about G.A.S. altogether Hi Dancook! I think You need to keep M 90Apo if You will sell SL90-280. I have got M10, SL 601 and M35 Lux Fle, M50 Apo, M75 Lux and itend to get M90 Apo. I tried some tele len like R180 f2.8, but I will sell lens longer 90. Have a nice day! Thanks! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share #58 Posted January 7, 2018 Hi Dancook! I think You need to keep M 90Apo if You will sell SL90-280. I have got M10, SL 601 and M35 Lux Fle, M50 Apo, M75 Lux and itend to get M90 Apo. I tried some tele len like R180 f2.8, but I will sell lens longer 90. Have a nice day! Thanks! Maybe one day, but I don't need it for weddings - and I don't want to carry it just in case. I will need to find a very specific need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Q Posted January 8, 2018 Share #59 Posted January 8, 2018 I will advertise for sale 24 1.4 LM 35 1.4 LM 90 2.0 LM 90-280mm SL Keep Q, M10, SL and 50 1.4 LM With the sale money I think I will explore the Noctilux and 50 AA It's possible the setup could be Day/Travel - M10 + 50mm 2.0 Night/Special - SL + 50mm 0.95 (or 1.0?) Supplemented by Leica Q with 28 Or I could just keep with M10+50mm 1.4 & Q, and forget about G.A.S. altogether What's the point of keeping the SL? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share #60 Posted January 8, 2018 (edited) What's the point of keeping the SL? To see how shooting on the SL compares when using Noctilux to the M10 - and if it's unnecessary I can sell the SL too. I just read it might make it a lot quicker to use, particularly in low light. I could bring it out at the end of the night at weddings Edited January 8, 2018 by dancook 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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