John Ricard Posted August 14, 2018 Share #1 Posted August 14, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I recently got a super cheap T and I'm thinking of keeping it. Are the 23 and 18mm lenses full frame or APS? Meaning, if they make a full frame CL one day, will these lenses be usable on that system? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FrozenInTime Posted August 14, 2018 Share #2 Posted August 14, 2018 APS-C image circles : the published data sheet MTF curves reflect this Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted August 14, 2018 Share #3 Posted August 14, 2018 Hi John, The lenses cover APS-C however the Leica SL (full frame camera) mount is the same and they can be used, the SL changes to APS-C coverage automatically at 10MP. So, they can be used on full frame Leica cameras only in APS-C format. I would think Leica will continue to do the same with any further camera development. Btw- the full frame Leica SL lenses can also be used on the T. The T is very attractive at the current used prices, it continues to be a great camera. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropo54 Posted August 14, 2018 Share #4 Posted August 14, 2018 Hi John, The lenses cover APS-C however the Leica SL (full frame camera) mount is the same and they can be used, the SL changes to APS-C coverage automatically at 10MP. So, they can be used on full frame Leica cameras only in APS-C format. I would think Leica will continue to do the same with any further camera development. Btw- the full frame Leica SL lenses can also be used on the T. The T is very attractive at the current used prices, it continues to be a great camera. The original T is so well priced now. I've used my SL 50 1.4 on my original T and it is excellent. I'm also thinking that when the SL2 comes out, with more megapixels, that the TL lenses will have even more practical use. Superb IQ and maybe even a boost up to the 24mp range (albeit as APSC). The TL lenses perform really nicely at 24mp on the current Cl and TL2, and on the 16mp original T. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ricard Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted August 15, 2018 (edited) The T is very attractive at the current used prices, it continues to be a great camera. Paid $375 for body, extra battery. and regular strap lugs. Fred Miranda forum. Was going to resell it but now I think I’m going to keep it. I made a video about the camera. https://youtu.be/hJTQUTp53hs Edited August 15, 2018 by John Ricard 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropo54 Posted August 15, 2018 Share #6 Posted August 15, 2018 For sure, keep it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petercoll Posted August 15, 2018 Share #7 Posted August 15, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I watched this revue. It gets boring here ....for instance the manual focus works perfectly for me, so many tips given aside by Jono slack on this topic, e.g. you get a shimmering in the viewfinder at any magnification which tells you focus is spot on. My Leica T feels like a just released camera every day I take it out . When the TL2 happens for me, it is for the ISO and dynamic range purely. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted August 15, 2018 Share #8 Posted August 15, 2018 (edited) Paid $375 for body, extra battery. and regular strap lugs. Fred Miranda forum. Was going to resell it but now I think I’m going to keep it. Good get. Prices may go back up after photokina. The bling thing has it's advantages for users, cheap prices when specs are exceeded or newer bling arrives. Edited August 15, 2018 by darylgo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ricard Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted August 16, 2018 ...the manual focus works perfectly for me Turns out I was actually mistaken about how the focus aid works. Not exactly sure how I turned it on, but now, when I use the Leica M lenses with the cheap Photodiox adaptor, I can turn the left knob to get the magnified focus view. Because of that, I am keeping the camera. Just trying to decide if I'd rather have the 18mm or the 23mm. I think the 18mm focal length is more useful, but I'd rather own an F2 lens on a crop camera rather than an F2.8 since I like the shallow depth of field effect and I like the light gathering ability of a fast lens. So I'm not sure what I'll do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miro Posted August 16, 2018 Share #10 Posted August 16, 2018 Turns out I was actually mistaken about how the focus aid works. Not exactly sure how I turned it on, but now, when I use the Leica M lenses with the cheap Photodiox adaptor, I can turn the left knob to get the magnified focus view. Because of that, I am keeping the camera. Just trying to decide if I'd rather have the 18mm or the 23mm. I think the 18mm focal length is more useful, but I'd rather own an F2 lens on a crop camera rather than an F2.8 since I like the shallow depth of field effect and I like the light gathering ability of a fast lens. So I'm not sure what I'll do. I also think 18mm may be more useful , but I prefer the rendering of the 23 . Get both . You can also rent from lensrental.com to decide . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 16, 2018 Share #11 Posted August 16, 2018 Turns out I was actually mistaken about how the focus aid works. Not exactly sure how I turned it on, but now, when I use the Leica M lenses with the cheap Photodiox adaptor, I can turn the left knob to get the magnified focus view. Was this one hidden in the firmware update? I'll have to check it out. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted August 16, 2018 Share #12 Posted August 16, 2018 The original T is now available for almost criminally low prices. A superb camera with great results. Enjoy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miro Posted August 16, 2018 Share #13 Posted August 16, 2018 True ; but the accessories and lenses are almost criminally high ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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