Lens Recommendation

[fotografr]

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The 28/2.8 Elmarit would be the full frame equivalent of 42mm on the CL; an odd focal length, but it might be an interesting perspective, being halfway between the 35mm and the 50mm.

That was my thought initially, but then I remembered that when Leica brought out the film version of the CL, the standard lens for it was a 40mm. Several people I knew who used them loved that lens.

 

I'm leaning toward the 18mm Elmarit TL. It's designed to be used without a hood and if I'm going to carry this camera everywhere I'd prefer a lens that's as small, light and compact as possible.

Edited July 30, 2018 by fotografr

[wizard]

That page has incorrect information. I had that exact lens, and it was certainly equipped with anti-reflection coatings. 

 

 

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"Just because you saw it on the internet doesn't mean it's true." 

 

+1. And the lens is not made in Germany either. All CV lenses are made in Japan.

[Stonewall Brigade]

That was my thought initially, but then I remembered that when Leica brought out the film version of the CL, the standard lens for it was a 40mm. Several people I knew who used them loved that lens.

 

I'm leaning toward the 18mm Elmarit TL. It's designed to be used without a hood and if I'm going to carry this camera everywhere I'd prefer a lens that's as small, light and compact as possible.

Only one or two responses correctly here mention the 1.5 (or 1.6X?) crop factor that the M to L lens adapter creates.  An 18mm lens on an M rangefinder will be less wide on the CL, and so the choice is not just saving $1000 between 2 Leica lens options, you need to think about how wide angle you want to shoot on the CL.

[jaapv]

Sorry, the adapter does not create the crop, the sensor size does. It is 1.5x, as it is APS-C.

[Stonewall Brigade]

Sorry, the adapter does not create the crop, the sensor size does. It is 1.5x, as it is APS

 

Yes, that's what I meant to imply, the combination of using R and M lenses on the CL yields a crop factor, which for me is an asset as it gives me more telephoto capabilities (beyond my M 135mm lens)

Edited July 30, 2018 by Stonewall Brigade

[ramarren]

Only one or two responses correctly here mention the 1.5 (or 1.6X?) crop factor that the M to L lens adapter creates. An 18mm lens on an M rangefinder will be less wide on the CL, and so the choice is not just saving $1000 between 2 Leica lens options, you need to think about how wide angle you want to shoot on the CL.

I think the OP already responded after reading my and another persons comments in this regard that he/she understood about the crop factor and was simply trying to decide between the two options/FoV choices.

 

I'm lucky in that I had both 18-19 and 28 mm focal lengths available in both M and R mount lenses already, and I like what they do on the CL's sensor as well as their ergonomics on the CL body. If I buy another wide, it will most likely be the TL11-23 because of that. The R28/2.8 is essentially my normal lens on this body.

Edited July 30, 2018 by ramarren

[fotografr]

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I think the OP already responded after reading my and another persons comments in this regard that he/she understood about the crop factor and was simply trying to decide between the two options/FoV choices.

 

 

Correct. I stated that I'd be content with a working focal length of anything from 27mm to 42mm. I just want a lens that will be small and unobtrusive, but still the image quality I've come to expect from Leica lenses.

 

And I'm a "he."

Edited July 31, 2018 by fotografr

[fotografr]

The 18mm L is on the way. Thanks to all for the guidance and input.