huwm Posted May 18, 2019 Share #21  Posted May 18, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) 7 hours ago, tommonego@gmail.com said: I have had the problem that it won't let me turn it off if it is jumping around from lens to lens. I have a Canon FD to leica screw mt then a screw to M adapter and finally the Leica M to L adapter. Some times it is fine others the lens is trying to associate itself and literally is jumping from lens to lens, when I try to turn off the lens association it won't let me, because it is trying to find the lens. My two solutions are to turn it off before I place the FD lens on, or to get a dedicated Canon FD to L adapter.  that's pretty much the same as me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 18, 2019 Posted May 18, 2019 Hi huwm, Take a look here Lens suggestions for 50mm on CL. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
justbananas Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share #22  Posted May 18, 2019 6 hours ago, huwm said: that's pretty much the same as me That's way too much work just to use a particular lens on a particular camera....... 🙄 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astropap Posted May 28, 2019 Share #23 Â Posted May 28, 2019 Anybody using the Voigtlander 50mm 1.2 with their CL? Â If so, what are your impressions? Thanks Amy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astropap Posted May 30, 2019 Share #24 Â Posted May 30, 2019 Anybody using one of the other Voigtlander fast 50mm primes? Amy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huwm Posted May 30, 2019 Share #25 Â Posted May 30, 2019 am using the f1.8 75mm lovely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted May 30, 2019 Share #26 Â Posted May 30, 2019 Any 50mm Summicron or Summarit lens should perform brilliantly. Don't spurn older versions. They just perform differently and are sought after, hence their prices have been rising rather than declining. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jainbaby Posted May 30, 2019 Share #27 Â Posted May 30, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have the Novoflex adapter and Leica R 35MM just took it to Italy...great combo. Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astropap Posted May 31, 2019 Share #28  Posted May 31, 2019 Thanks for responding. Wish I could justify the expense of one of the Leica M lenses. I just ordered a like new Voigtländer 50mm f/1.2 from Keh for a good price. Amy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
g2van Posted June 7, 2019 Share #29  Posted June 7, 2019 You didn't specify what you were looking for other than a 50 so I will give the whole spectrum of the ones I have tried: - Leica 50mm f2.8 Elmar - tiny, collapsible (but don't collapse all the way when mounted on CL), sharp, not expensive - Minolta 50/1,4 MD mount - Canon 50/1.2 LTM - biggish, heavy, classic old glow wide open, contrasty and sharper from f2.8 - Oh heck, since you didn't put a price or weight restriction: Leica 50/1 Noctilux v3   Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astropap Posted June 7, 2019 Share #30  Posted June 7, 2019 I’ve been able to take a few snaps with the Voigtlander 50mm.  I think I’m going to like it.  It seems very well made, hefty, very smooth focus ring, etc.  It’s quite sharp even wide open but the colors don’t seem to pop as much as with the Leica lenses.  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boojay Posted June 7, 2019 Share #31  Posted June 7, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Astropap said: I’ve been able to take a few snaps with the Voigtlander 50mm.  I think I’m going to like it.  It seems very well made, hefty, very smooth focus ring, etc.  It’s quite sharp even wide open but the colors don’t seem to pop as much as with the Leica lenses.  I read your comment with enough interest to make me want to look for colour differences.  I have the CV 40mm 1.2, and the Summilux 50 1.4 so thought I would put it to the test and because I have always thought the Voigtlander images had every bit as much colour pop and contrast, and certainly plenty of sharpness.  Just snapped these quickly - obviously I kept the  Voigtlander at 1.4 - minimum focus distance of the lens made it possible to frame pretty much the same, all just imported to Lightroom, used embedded profile then just saved as small jpegs to place side by side in photoshop.  Goodness me, I must need something to do today lol!  Should say - shot on the CL obviously, no in camera settings changed between shots. 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!   If there is a difference it is minute, and obviously all can be changed in edit.  Enough play - need to do some work!  Will put the 4 shots in larger resolution on my Flickr stream if it's of interest.    Edited June 7, 2019 by Boojay 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!   If there is a difference it is minute, and obviously all can be changed in edit.  Enough play - need to do some work!  Will put the 4 shots in larger resolution on my Flickr stream if it's of interest.    ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/297294-lens-suggestions-for-50mm-on-cl/?do=findComment&comment=3755064'>More sharing options...
Astropap Posted June 7, 2019 Share #32  Posted June 7, 2019 Thanks for taking the time to do this comparison!  To my eyes, the color in the shots taken with the Voigtländer look a teeny bit warmer. I’d be happy with either. They’re certainly not lacking anything. Amy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommonego@gmail.com Posted June 7, 2019 Share #33 Â Posted June 7, 2019 Looking at the comparison, looks like a slight exposure difference between the 2 lenses, maybe 1/3 - 1/2 stop. The Summilux is a little sharper and cooler. But I'd take either one. Â 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffreyg Posted June 7, 2019 Share #34  Posted June 7, 2019 Bokeh is a bit nicer on the Leica lens, for lots of $$. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropo54 Posted June 8, 2019 Share #35  Posted June 8, 2019 I'd agree with the above comments: The Leica summilux seems to be a tad sharper and have slightly nicer bokeh, but the Voigtlander images certainly hold their own, and at a terrific price savings.  Rob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
g2van Posted June 20, 2019 Share #36  Posted June 20, 2019 Sample shots from Minolta MD 50mm f1.4. Stacked adapters MD to M (leica made these) and M to L. Balances fine. This lens can be had around $50-100. Mighty fine bokeh and old school sharpness. 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! 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/297294-lens-suggestions-for-50mm-on-cl/?do=findComment&comment=3762802'>More sharing options...
Boojay Posted June 20, 2019 Share #37  Posted June 20, 2019 13 hours ago, g2van said: Sample shots from Minolta MD 50mm f1.4. Stacked adapters MD to M (leica made these) and M to L. Balances fine. This lens can be had around $50-100. Mighty fine bokeh and old school sharpness. 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! Lovely and the wonder that is mirrorless and the CL, loads of choice and beautiful enjoyable bargains to be found. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkey Posted June 20, 2019 Share #38  Posted June 20, 2019 (edited) Hi Folks, I'm on "Round 2" of the 7a 55mm f1.4 L-mount version and this time I think I got a good copy.  The lens appears to behave well on the CL body except that you need to use the up arrow to digitally zoom in to get a focus.  Aperture settings at any f-stop larger than f2 are very dicey handheld but overall, considering the price, ($149.), it's a reasonable alternative to more pricey optics. . . . David 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 June 20, 2019 by burkey 3 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/297294-lens-suggestions-for-50mm-on-cl/?do=findComment&comment=3763197'>More sharing options...
tommonego@gmail.com Posted June 20, 2019 Share #39  Posted June 20, 2019 Some examples from my 55 7A, the blue flowers are at f1.4 the pink at f2.8. The f2.8 seems very nice while the f1.4 is meh. It does get dicey setting smaller f stops, there is no f11 on the f stop ring. 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! 3 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/297294-lens-suggestions-for-50mm-on-cl/?do=findComment&comment=3763362'>More sharing options...
Astropap Posted June 21, 2019 Share #40  Posted June 21, 2019 I bought a used VM 50/1.2 a few weeks ago.  Nailing focus wide open is a challenge.  But I really like the lens.    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! 6 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/297294-lens-suggestions-for-50mm-on-cl/?do=findComment&comment=3763784'>More sharing options...
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