Shootist Posted July 10, 2007 Share #41 Posted July 10, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) LOL what happened to those small and light stealth systems we all wanted. LOL i know we don't pack everything to go play but we have a healthy amount of lenses. After looking at Rogers list i am feeling less guilty, Thanks Roger i need that. saving that for my wife, so i can buy more. LOL Well on Saturday I went out and bought a new photo vest. That same day I took a walk down into the small city/town I live in and took the black M8 over my shoulder with a Cron 50 on it and in the vest I had a 21, 28, 75 and 90. It was a little heavy, especially after I stopped and got a soda. But it certainly wasn't as heavy as if I had tried to stuff all Nikon lenses in the vest. At best I would of gotten my 12-24 and 28 but if I tried to include the 105 Micro VR it would of stopped me dead in my tracks and the vest would made me look 20-30 pound heavier with all the pockets bulging. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cmb_ Posted July 10, 2007 Share #42 Posted July 10, 2007 In the bag - only R gear! It hasn't been easy but I have resisted the M temptation since November, not sure how much longer I can hold out. R9/DMR, 19/2.8, 28/2.8, 35/2, 35-70/4, 60/2.8, 100/2.8, 180/2.8, 2x APO Never all in the bag at the same time, too heavy for that, but I thoroughly enjoy the DMR and am slowly getting comfortable with the various lenses and learning their characteristics. P.S. Yes, I know this is the M8 Forum. P.P.S.S. Patiently awaiting firmware update and R10 (just hope my back holds out that long). ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidigital Posted July 10, 2007 Share #43 Posted July 10, 2007 Nothing to apologize about regarding R-gear. The DMR still may have better out of the box color than any other camera out there. I still wish I had a few of those R lenses I placed on the sacrificial alter of M lens idolotry. Kurt Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Brittenson Posted July 10, 2007 Share #44 Posted July 10, 2007 M8, CV 15, ZM 21/2.8, CV 21, CV 28/1.9, CV 28/3.5, CV 40/1.4, Summitar 50/2, Summicron 75/2 Ricoh GX100 w/19mm attachment R9/DMR, 19/2.8, 35-70, 80/1.4, Macro 60, APO 280/4, APO 1.4x, APO 2x Not all at the same time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
etrigan63 Posted July 10, 2007 Share #45 Posted July 10, 2007 As I save up my pennies to buy an M8 + 35 Zeiss Biogon. Oh! and a Luigi case with grip. And a flash. And a Thumbs Up! And... I think I have a case of G.A.S. coming on... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Heitzig Posted July 10, 2007 Share #46 Posted July 10, 2007 OK, I love my M8. After shooting with 2 M6 bodies for years I wasn't sure how I'd do with this thing. But I truly love it especially after the dreadfully long wait to get my lenses back from NJ with he appropriate coding. The images are stunning! In my bag are 15cv (recently purchased) 21mm Elmarit asph 35 lux 90 cron. I love them all but I am currently having lots of fun with the 21 shooting with an infrared filter since the trees are green and clouds are big! Skip Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest localplayer Posted July 10, 2007 Share #47 Posted July 10, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) for fun: M8 and 28 for work: canon 1d mk3's, 16-35, 24-70, 70-200, 400 2.8, profoto stuff everywhere, radio controllers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j. borger Posted July 10, 2007 Share #48 Posted July 10, 2007 35 & 50mm are my most used focal length .... sold anything wider! I prefer different flavors of 35 & 50 Canon 35/2,8 serenar, Leica 35/ 3,5 summaron LTM, 35 summicron pre-asph (iv) and 35 summicron asph 50 lux asph and 50 rigid cron (1957) As specialty lenses, which i use very very seldom, there are a 75 lux an 90 Macro Elmar After 9 months i came to the conclusion i prefer the older pre-asph lenses on the M8 (for B&W, which i shoot 99% of the time)! I only use the Asph lenses wide open in low light or for the occasional colorpicture. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWW Posted July 10, 2007 Share #49 Posted July 10, 2007 I'm trying to see which lenses I'll end up using the most. 28 A cron, 6bit, bought new 35 A cron, 6bit bought new 35 A lux chrome, bought new several yrs ago 50 cron rigid, bought used CLA'd 50 noctilux on voucher order 75 lux, bought used 90 elmarit thin, bought used Favorite on M8 and carry around all the time (currently): 35 A cron and 75 lux Other option trying out on M8: 28 A cron, 50 rigid, and 90 2.8 (very light weight lens) I have the 35 A lux all the time on my chrome MP but I prefer the 35 cron on the M8, smaller and lighter, even though the lux has absolutely no focus problems on M8. Next lens: thinking about 21/4 skopar or the 15mm. Anxious to try out the Noctilux when it comes. Kinda afraid the M8 won't be able to handle the focus for both the 75 lux and the Noctilux at the same time without matching both lenses. Thinking I should sell the 35 A lux but I know I'll regret it considering that the prices keep going up. Jan Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psquared Posted July 10, 2007 Share #50 Posted July 10, 2007 I just came back from a cruise in Alaska. On most excursions there I had: M8, CV 15, 24/2.8A, 35/1.4A, 50/1.4A, 90/2 AA R9/DMR, 280/4 APO, 180/2.8 APO, 1.4X and 2X. I sometimes wished I had the 100/2.8 APO macro along as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricC Posted July 10, 2007 Share #51 Posted July 10, 2007 In my Bag. M8, of course. :-) Voigt 12mm asph (JM front and rear) , Leica 21 Elmarit asph, 24 Elmarit asph, 35 Lux asph, 50 Lux asph, Nocti, 90 Elmarit. [ All 6-bit ] Voucher lens : WATE (JM adapter) + Finder. Favourite at the moment is the WATE. :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwfreund Posted July 10, 2007 Share #52 Posted July 10, 2007 D200 - on the shelf (mostly) M8 New March and new (since then heaven forgive me) CV15 on its way 24 Elmarit ASPH Could use a Leica 55mm UV/IR filter to fit the hood 28 Cron ASPH 35 Cron ASPH 75 Cron APO CV 75/2.5 Looking for a 50 Lux, a 90 Cron and everything else... Most used toss-up between 24 and 28 -bob biggest wish: fix auto WB Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom0511 Posted July 10, 2007 Share #53 Posted July 10, 2007 In the bag usually never more than 4 at a time, very often just the TE and one more lens. In the big bag at home, collected over the last 15 years: 15cv, 21/2.8asph, 24/2.8asph, 28/2.0asph, 35/1.4asph, 35/2.0 old version from Canada (I have used it for about 15years), 50/1.0 made in Canada (because the price was too good to be true) , 50/1.4asph, 50/2.0 Made in Canada old and used (will sell), 50/2.8, 50/2.8 chrome old on a old M3, 75/1.4, 90/2.8, 90Macro+Macro Adapter, 135/3.4, TE28-35-50 WATE+Frnakenfinder on order M6 (used it for over 15 years),M3 (used, was a gift),M7 (probably will sell it), RD1, M8 My favorite and by far most used lenses are: 28/2.0, 50/1.4asph, TE, 90/4.0 Macro Lenses I am interested in: Zeiss Sonnar C50/1.5 Lenses I am not really interested in: 75/2.0, 90apo When I get my WATE I might not need 15,21,24 any more. My 35lux and 135 are not used because they seem not to focus reliable on my M8. Some lenses like the 35/2.0 or 50/2.8 are not used much but I have a personal relationship so wont sell, same for my "old" M6. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal Posted July 10, 2007 Share #54 Posted July 10, 2007 M8 + M7 12mm CV 16-18-21 WATE 28mm Elmarit-m ASPH 35mm pre-asph summilux 50mm Noctilux 90mm pre-asph Summicron just need a 75 lux now although wouldnt mind a 24 as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecaton Posted July 10, 2007 Share #55 Posted July 10, 2007 Tough question and looking at my list, I think I have to admit that I got the virus - and there is still no cure in sight yet. M6 TTL, M8 CV 15 CV 21 (will have to go for a ZM 21) 28 Elmarit asph 35 Cron asph 50 '70 Cron (will have to go for a Lux asph) CV 75 (trying to find a Summilux, but also keep the CV) 90 ME (great for travel) 90 Apo Cron asph (not used often, but it is one of these "wow factor" lenses) Used most, 35 cron, CV 15, 90 ME. Please have mercy and don't ask us to complete our lists with the respective USD amounts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atanabe Posted July 10, 2007 Share #56 Posted July 10, 2007 DANGER! Do not attend Leica Akademie! I though that I was happy witht he selection of lenses before I went on he trip. Then they let you use all of the glass that you can not get or afford and then just as the trip ends, they ask for the lenses back! 15 CV 21 Elmarit (pre Asph) 28 Cron Asph (bought after the trip) 35 Cron Asph 50 Cron 90 Elmarit In lust for a 75 Cron, glad my dealer did not have one in stock during Leica Days or the trip would have been really, really expensive. Plus bought 180 Apo and 35 - 70 Vario Elmar just in case the R10 comes out. The prices on R lenses are way down, less than $1000 for the two lenses, at those prices could not resist! -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
total_recall Posted July 10, 2007 Share #57 Posted July 10, 2007 I have a Märklin model railway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted July 10, 2007 Share #58 Posted July 10, 2007 Sold my M7 as a downpayment for the M8 (negotiated with wife) I can usually buy something if I sell something. Sold my old pre asph 28 and 50. Replaced them with asph versions. 24 asph new 28 asph new 35 cron asph (had it coded and is for sale) 35 lux asph (bought used and will need to be coded) 50 lux asph new 75 cron new 90 cron asph had it coded 50 noc 30% discount lens on order (do not know if I will keep) Luigi case and strap Billingham Leica bag Old Domke satchel bag Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoskeptic Posted July 10, 2007 Share #59 Posted July 10, 2007 An old Tamrac. M8, CV 15, 4th series 50 cron M3 loaded with Adox 50 (at the moment) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankg Posted July 10, 2007 Share #60 Posted July 10, 2007 In the bag: 28 Summicron + 50 Summilux In the studio: 90 Elmar Macro + Rodenstock Apo-Rodagon D enlarging lens (w/ Leica Bellows) I like to keep it simple. I stick to a range not far from normal for available light (28-50 on the M8 or 35-75 on 24x36). I don't foresee purchasing anything new unless it's to replace one of the lenses I have. I have a 135/4 and 65/3.5 that I will be selling. I like to become intimately familiar with the gear I use, so it's second nature and to much stuff gets in the way of that for me. Depending on the sort of work I'm getting next year I will may add a DSLR (macro, tilt-shift) as I've sold my 1Ds and am now using the M8 exclusively. In the mean time the M8 is filling in no problems on product shots. Waiting to see the 1Ds MKIII, R10 and what the medium format guys will bring out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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