robsonj Posted January 14, 2018 Share #1 Posted January 14, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) After many years of frequenting these forums, finally my first post. I joined the forum in 2012, have had an interest in Leica since that time, but always stepped around trying a Leica. At that time I owned a Canon 5DmkII and a bunch of L glass, all long since moved on since I moved whole heartedly into the Sony system with some flirtations with the Fuji X system. I still own and use both of those systems. But with the M10's release, the m240 prices started to dip into the territory where I felt it was worth shot, to finally scratch an itch which I've had for years and has never gone away. So on Friday I received my used m240 from the Leica Miami store and finally after waiting all weekend my Voigtlander 35 f1.7 arrived. I have the Voigtlander 50 f1.5 arriving tomorrow. They aren't Leica glass, I know, but from everything I've read, they'll allow me to fully try the Leica experience, then maybe in another 5+ years I'll move to German L glass :-). As wonderful as my Sony A7rII is which I'll continue to use alongside the 240, there hasn't been a camera that I've been quite so excited to try, not since I moved from a Canon Rebel to a 5D 10 years ago. Cheers Jonathan Obligatory first shot on the 240, no cats here :-)... Black on Black by Jonathan Robson, on Flickr 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jdlaing Posted January 14, 2018 Share #2 Posted January 14, 2018 Two very good lens choices. Good luck and welcome. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaotix Posted January 14, 2018 Share #3 Posted January 14, 2018 Awesome! I just got my M240 a couple months ago, too. I'm loving it so far. But like you, it's not my "main" camera. I still have a Canon 80D and a bunch of L glass for that system that I use for my day to day photography and any paid shoots. The Leica is more my "fun" camera and something I reach for when doing street photography mostly or I'll bring it to a shoot as a supplemental camera to take a few shots with here and there. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted January 14, 2018 Share #4 Posted January 14, 2018 Welcome aboard, robsonj! When you decide to go for your first M lens, don't overlook used M glass. You can get outstanding performance for a fraction of the cost of new M lenses. Just be aware that there are several versions of a given used M lens and research your choice carefully so you are certain of which version you are getting. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsonj Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted January 14, 2018 Thanks Erfahrener. The thing that has always stopped me from buying into Leica has been the rangefinder focusing, so I’ll see how I get on with that before deciding on further glass. I have the Loxia lenses for the Sony and love those, but with the Sony I always have the safety net of my AF lenses. But what also attracts me to the Leica system is the small fast glass. The Ultron is tiny and the fastest 35 I now own, same will be true of the Nokton when it arrives, so if I can get to grips with the rangefinder I’ll be in a happy place! It’s gonna be fun!! Welcome aboard, robsonj! When you decide to go for your first M lens, don't overlook used M glass. You can get outstanding performance for a fraction of the cost of new M lenses. Just be aware that there are several versions of a given used M lens and research your choice carefully so you are certain of which version you are getting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted January 14, 2018 Share #6 Posted January 14, 2018 Thanks Erfahrener. The thing that has always stopped me from buying into Leica has been the rangefinder focusing, so I’ll see how I get on with that before deciding on further glass. I have the Loxia lenses for the Sony and love those, but with the Sony I always have the safety net of my AF lenses. But what also attracts me to the Leica system is the small fast glass. The Ultron is tiny and the fastest 35 I now own, same will be true of the Nokton when it arrives, so if I can get to grips with the rangefinder I’ll be in a happy place! It’s gonna be fun!! Welcome and hope you enjoy the Journey. PS. "Erfahrener" is a Forum title, not the poster's name, as yours is "Neuer". All explained in About the Forum! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garysamson Posted January 14, 2018 Share #7 Posted January 14, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I think you will really come to enjoy the M240 camera and it's straight forward operation. I have the Nokton 50mm f1.5 lens, it's quite good wide open but suffers from some focus shift stopped down until you get to about f5.6. If you want to use it at F2-f4 settings you might want to think about getting a used Olympus electronic viewfinder on eBay for critical focusing at the wider f stops. I you shoot at f1.5 with the rangefinder you should have no problem nailing focus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsonj Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted January 14, 2018 I did not know that. Will test that when it arrives using live view versus the rangefinder... I assume. You are referring to the M mount version? I think you will really come to enjoy the M240 camera and it's straight forward operation. I have the Nokton 50mm f1.5 lens, it's quite good wide open but suffers from some focus shift stopped down until you get to about f5.6. If you want to use it at F2-f4 settings you might want to think about getting a used Olympus electronic viewfinder on eBay for critical focusing at the wider f stops. I you shoot at f1.5 with the rangefinder you should have no problem nailing focus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kilmister Posted January 14, 2018 Share #9 Posted January 14, 2018 @robsonj: Welcome to the forum. Most of us on here are helpful, polite, and happy to embrace new members. I really like your first shot of the dog. Moving from autofocus (AF) to manual focus (MF) is a challenge, unless one was brought up before the days of AF. However, it is cathartic to go back to basics. It really purges the need for those monstrous pieces of equipment which have become commonplace these days. Today I saw someone with a canon with a lens so long it was like an extension to their manhood. Big lens, little downstairs ... if you catch my drift. Enjoy your freedom! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsonj Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) Its a bit like a manual and auto gear box. Both will get you from A to B and auto might even get you from 0-60 faster, but you're more involved when using the manual gearbox. Couple of things I am learning is that at ISO3200 it retains the colours really quite well and noise is quite acceptable. The other is that continuous shooting slows down the higher the ISO which struck me as a bit of an oddity... character :-)... Day After by Jonathan Robson, on Flickr @robsonj: Welcome to the forum. Most of us on here are helpful, polite, and happy to embrace new members. I really like your first shot of the dog. Moving from autofocus (AF) to manual focus (MF) is a challenge, unless one was brought up before the days of AF. However, it is cathartic to go back to basics. It really purges the need for those monstrous pieces of equipment which have become commonplace these days. Today I saw someone with a canon with a lens so long it was like an extension to their manhood. Big lens, little downstairs ... if you catch my drift. Enjoy your freedom! Edited January 15, 2018 by robsonj Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueskyoveraquatic Posted January 15, 2018 Share #11 Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) @robsonj: Congratulation on your M240! You will love it! I own both Canon and Nikon systems for surfing and birding photography, and I love my M240 for all other photography genres <3! Dennis Edited January 15, 2018 by blueskyoveraquatic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueskyoveraquatic Posted January 15, 2018 Share #12 Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) Today I saw someone with a canon with a lens so long it was like an extension to their manhood. Big lens, little downstairs ... if you catch my drift. That person would be me :-)! 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! Edited January 15, 2018 by blueskyoveraquatic 1 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/280858-new-owner-first-post/?do=findComment&comment=3440269'>More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted January 15, 2018 Share #13 Posted January 15, 2018 That made me grin! Very occasionally I still use my old Tamron AD2 200-500 on one of the F3s. Need a new protective case for it though as the Tamron one is falling apart after years of "abuse". 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted January 15, 2018 Share #14 Posted January 15, 2018 Congratulations on getting a great camera, the prices are very attractive. Consider the eyepiece magnifiers for easier focusing and check that your lens and rangefinder work well together (accurate). When focus is nailed (on any system, especially Leica) the results will pop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted January 15, 2018 Share #15 Posted January 15, 2018 Welcome Jonathan. Just to say that your picture in your first post has disappeared. Why not upload it direct to the thread? How to is explained in a sticky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsonj Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share #16 Posted January 15, 2018 Aa I noticed it had gone, here it is... 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! 5 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/280858-new-owner-first-post/?do=findComment&comment=3440787'>More sharing options...
thedirektor Posted January 15, 2018 Share #17 Posted January 15, 2018 Aa I noticed it had gone, here it is... 24822927097_b1a28ded2b_z.jpg Congratulations !! What a great picture. The normal 1st shot with a new M is the inside of the lens cap !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsonj Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share #18 Posted January 15, 2018 Don’t worry, I took one of those also. Actually I consider that a feature. My son started laughing as I limbered up to take a photo of him, got a smile I wouldn’t have had without that lens cap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedirektor Posted January 15, 2018 Share #19 Posted January 15, 2018 Don’t worry, I took one of those also. Actually I consider that a feature. My son started laughing as I limbered up to take a photo of him, got a smile I wouldn’t have had without that lens cap Ha ! I knew it !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueskyoveraquatic Posted January 15, 2018 Share #20 Posted January 15, 2018 Don’t worry, I took one of those also. Actually I consider that a feature. My son started laughing as I limbered up to take a photo of him, got a smile I wouldn’t have had without that lens cap Jonathan, I had just added you on flickr. Love your photos! Dennis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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