willeica Posted February 6, 2019 Share #81 Posted February 6, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 2/4/2019 at 8:58 PM, jaeger said: Me neither but M system is very incapable. I think it is good for retirement folks but for professional use, It has tons quality, customer service, techical & technician issues, I need to move away but currently stuck with few M glasses. The M lenses work fine for me. Here are two more with the 75mm Summarit close to wide open on the Z7. You should be able to see where I placed the point of focus - close to the reptile's eye. 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! William 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! William ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/288286-m-lens-to-nikon-z-mount-adapter/?do=findComment&comment=3679534'>More sharing options...
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Janez Posted February 10, 2019 Share #82 Posted February 10, 2019 On 11/18/2018 at 11:11 AM, Basiltahan said: I am new to this forum. I am a long time Nikon user and photography teacher. I recently purchased a Nikon Z7 with one of my main goals to put some small, light, high quality Leica lenses in front of the Nikon sensor. I started by borrowing a 35mm Summilux ASPH. It was a joy to use and the images were great. I did some research and found the highest praise for the 50mm Apo Summicron. So I went to test one with my 55mm Otus in tow. The size difference was laughable. The image quality (color, fall off, acuity, etc) right from f2 of the Summicron blew me away. I sold the Otus and bought the Summicron. This had me excited to build a small light premium setup. I had read about the issues with wides. The 35 had not been a problem. So I started looking at others. The SEM21 was first on the list. In the center it was spectacular from wide open. In fact, out to about 60% it was amazing. But from there it dropped off. Not until f8 were the corners quite sharp and even then, they didn’t compare to the $700 Nikon f1.8 at f2.8. I tried the Zeiss 21mm f2.8 and it was worse than either. I was disappointed. I tried the 24mm f3.8 ASPH, and it was better than the 21 but still showed corner smearing until f5.6. So for now, it will be the 35mm Summilux, 50mm Cron and 90mm Apo Cron (when I can find a good one) Wides will have to be larger (although the 21mm is quite light) and used with the FTZ adapter. Just FYI the best wife I have used is the 25mm Milvus. It is magic from wide open. Basiltahan, hi. I just joined the discussion and want to purchase Z7. I have some Leica lenses for my M8, but would like to use them sometimes on body with more megapixel. I am especially eager how WATE performs on Z7. Are they some good samples that you could post. And 28 Summicron if you have. Thank you. Janez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp995 Posted February 10, 2019 Share #83 Posted February 10, 2019 vor 5 Stunden schrieb Janez: ... I am especially eager how WATE performs on Z7. Are they some good samples that you could post. And 28 Summicron if you have. Thank you. Janez Have a look at post # 61 in this thread! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaeger Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share #84 Posted March 17, 2019 It is happening... my Z7 is shipped and arriving in 2 days. although leica will launch a 47MP M supposedly, but I think I'll enjoy 1/3 price and avoid many painful quality issues with the Z. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted March 17, 2019 Share #85 Posted March 17, 2019 But you’ll never ever get the same user experience. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted March 17, 2019 Share #86 Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) 25 minutes ago, jdlaing said: But you’ll never ever get the same user experience. +1. I know people are asking specifically about the Z7. I've done some work with a Z6 and M lenses via a Novoflex adapter. Not quite the same as my SL (now gone) with M glass. And why should it be? Frankly a little underwhelmed, but for me that's not the end of the world. The Z6 is a fine camera with native glass, and F mount stuff via the FTZ. 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! This is with a MATE v1@35mm and Novoflex adapter. Edited March 17, 2019 by jcraf 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! This is with a MATE v1@35mm and Novoflex adapter. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/288286-m-lens-to-nikon-z-mount-adapter/?do=findComment&comment=3704323'>More sharing options...
jcraf Posted March 17, 2019 Share #87 Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) And this is Z6 with a 50mm Summilux Asph E43 Retro via Novoflex adapter. 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 March 17, 2019 by jcraf 2 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/288286-m-lens-to-nikon-z-mount-adapter/?do=findComment&comment=3704328'>More sharing options...
Photon42 Posted March 17, 2019 Share #88 Posted March 17, 2019 2 hours ago, jdlaing said: But you’ll never ever get the same user experience. Fair enough - but this goes both ways 😉 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaeger Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share #89 Posted March 17, 2019 6 hours ago, jdlaing said: But you’ll never ever get the same user experience. The Z7 will eventually be used toward work but I still have a M240P with me for hobby. Now the question is would I miss it? I can't wait to find out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdp Posted March 17, 2019 Share #90 Posted March 17, 2019 5 hours ago, Photon42 said: Fair enough - but this goes both ways 😉 I moved from a CL to Z7, it's a great camera and the lenses are excellent. The 'user experience' of the Z7 is far better in my view. I just use Leicas for film now. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaeger Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share #91 Posted March 17, 2019 39 minutes ago, mdp said: I moved from a CL to Z7, it's a great camera and the lenses are excellent. The 'user experience' of the Z7 is far better in my view. I just use Leicas for film now. which lens(es) did you get? I am waiting for the new firmware update that has "eye focus" if that works well then a 24-70 f2.8 will be in my list. I wonder how fast is the CFexpress card too.... so excited. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdp Posted March 18, 2019 Share #92 Posted March 18, 2019 16 hours ago, jaeger said: which lens(es) did you get? I am waiting for the new firmware update that has "eye focus" if that works well then a 24-70 f2.8 will be in my list. I wonder how fast is the CFexpress card too.... so excited. I have the Z24-70/4 and the Z35/1.8 so far, plus the 105/2.8 macro with the FTZ adapter. I'm not sure which 50mm to get, the 0.95 looks too big, so either the 1.8 now or wait for the 1.2... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaeger Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share #93 Posted March 20, 2019 First time to test the Z last night in low light situation (which is one of reason(s) to get the Z). The result is DAY and NIGHT! I started to question... really... was the ISO real in Leica? There were many more "really" but I don't wanna be a jerk here. Anyway, I didn't sleep until 3AM and I made some changes on the Z to mimic the famous Leica mood 😁 and -- oh yeah! I started the research on few 35mm and Medium format cameras since last summer, until I take delivery last evening, most of my questions are now answered and evidently true. However, I still love the MP240 because the RF gives me a very different feel -- some say "Leica experience". Something feel like a convertible classic VW beetle for weekend drive ha! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaemono Posted March 20, 2019 Share #94 Posted March 20, 2019 vor 2 Stunden schrieb jaeger: There were many more "really" but I don't wanna be a jerk here. You're not. vor 2 Stunden schrieb jaeger: Anyway, I didn't sleep until 3AM and I made some changes on the Z to mimic the famous Leica mood 😁 and -- oh yeah! +1. I'd go even further and call it the Leica groove. People move about differently when they hold a Leica. Think John Travolta Saturday Night Fever. "Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk, I'm a Leica man, no time to talk." Oh yeah! vor 2 Stunden schrieb jaeger: However, I still love the MP240 because the RF gives me a very different feel -- some say "Leica experience". You're scoring all the big points here. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
microview Posted March 23, 2019 Share #95 Posted March 23, 2019 (edited) On 18 March 2019 at 4:09 PM, mdp said: I have the Z24-70/4 and the Z35/1.8 so far, plus the 105/2.8 macro with the FTZ adapter. I'm not sure which 50mm to get, the 0.95 looks too big, so either the 1.8 now or wait for the 1.2... If the 35 1.8 lens is very good (and it is) then the 50 1.8 deserves every superlative. Only wait if faster speed is imperative for you. Thorough review at if you haven't already seen: https://www.cameralabs.com/nikon-z-50mm-f1-8s-review/ Edited March 23, 2019 by microview 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photon42 Posted March 23, 2019 Share #96 Posted March 23, 2019 The 50/1.2 unfortunately looks like it is going to be large. I am very satisfied with the 35/1.8S. Lovely lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
microview Posted March 23, 2019 Share #97 Posted March 23, 2019 25 minutes ago, Photon42 said: The 50/1.2 unfortunately looks like it is going to be large. I am very satisfied with the 35/1.8S. Lovely lens. The two lenses are identical in size, the 50 I think +8gm or so, but negligible difference to the hand. (I have both – would opt for faster 35 optic if Nikon comes up with one.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photon42 Posted March 23, 2019 Share #98 Posted March 23, 2019 Just now, microview said: The two lenses are identical in size, No, Sir, they aren't. The 1.8 versions are, however. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
microview Posted March 23, 2019 Share #99 Posted March 23, 2019 Just now, Photon42 said: No, Sir, they aren't. The 1.8 versions are, however. My apology I misread your '50/1.2; thinking of current S lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted March 30, 2019 Share #100 Posted March 30, 2019 Perhaps in part to this thread I made a move, SL601 was part exchanged today for Z7 kit with FTZ adaptor and 24-70 f4 zoom, happy days. Next purchase Novoflex M-Z adapter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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