noelleong2000 Posted August 16, 2007 Share #1 Posted August 16, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I know this must have been posted somewhere here but please help a poor soul who is having sleepness nights thinking whether to take the plunge. :confused: Currently, I have a MP, with 35, 50, 90 lens already. I am getting rid of all my Nikon gears D2X, 17-55, 70-200, 85. They are too heavy and I hate to take them out. No point going to Canon as their gears are as heavy. My Olympus gears remain. I am going to add E-410 soon. ????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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woodda Posted August 16, 2007 Share #2 Posted August 16, 2007 Yes. I took 8 months and lots of test pictures and prints at A3+, I had MP, 21, 35, 75, 90, 50 Sold 90 and 50 and MP as could not justify cabinet for MP. NO time to scan except for current slides, 15,000 still to do You will need a SLR if you plan for the following photography 1. Nature 2. Safaris 3. Action I have a Nikon D70 and it is great and reliable. I will however be buying the new 5D when it comes out and 100-400 or 70-210 F4 lense to cover the above Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sirvine Posted August 16, 2007 Share #3 Posted August 16, 2007 If weight and size are the problem with your current gear, and if you have a few M-mount lenses already, and if you are comfortable already with digital workflows, you should own an M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGeoJO Posted August 16, 2007 Share #4 Posted August 16, 2007 Ben, I think the M8 is a great addition to your existing MP and lens lineup although your 35mm lens is a little to narrow for the M8 due to its crop factor. On the other hand, I am not sure about the weight issue though. I went on a few trips recently and had a single M8 body and 4 or 5 Leica ASPH lenses and they weigh as much as or even heavier than a Canon 1D series with a single zoom lens attached and covering the same focal length range. Yes, the M8 itself and a single lens is lighter, more compact than the Canon system and defintely more steathtier. I don't know whether this is what you want to hear or not but that's my honest opinion. Again, I really enjoy my M8 system but I still rely on my Canon DSLR system to complement area or areas that the M system comes short. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsw Posted August 16, 2007 Share #5 Posted August 16, 2007 Yes. Wonderful even with its few warts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayerische Posted August 16, 2007 Share #6 Posted August 16, 2007 YES! Buy one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted August 16, 2007 Share #7 Posted August 16, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Unforunately, while you were thinking about it a friend of mine bought the last one. Now you will have to wait for the M9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajtapia1 Posted August 16, 2007 Share #8 Posted August 16, 2007 I bought one of the first batch, I love it! I had been shooting a M3, M4, M6, Then finally a M7. I truly love the M8. I just finished a trip to Hong Kong, Bangcock, Bangalore, New Delhi, Beijing, Shanghai, and Xian. Two lenses, a 35mm F2Asph, a 21mm F2,8Asph. I was able to adjust to the frameline of the 21 after just a couple of shots. Be perpared to max your credit card buying new lenses! I just bought the 50mmF1.4 Asph and the 75mm F2. Buy one and enjoy it you won't be sorry! Al Tapia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
egibaud Posted August 17, 2007 Share #9 Posted August 17, 2007 Don't think too long, the price will be up from october 31st.... anyway, if you are asking yourself this question and already own some M lenses... I am afraid the decision if already made :-)) so enjoy your M8 as soon as you get it. Eric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted August 17, 2007 Share #10 Posted August 17, 2007 If you are happy with digital and have the money to spare buy one. You've used a rangefinder before, so you're obviously happy with the rangefinder concept. The M8 really is like using any other M but without film. The 35mm is roughly equivalent to a 50mm, so you may want to think about a wider lens at some point, but don't let this stop you from buying an M8. I've said this before, but since buying an M8 in January I haven't used my Canon 5D - and the Canon is a superb camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
microview Posted August 17, 2007 Share #11 Posted August 17, 2007 FWIW here is a superimposed image taken with 50mm Summilux [framed area] over 35mm CV lens shot with M8 to show effect of crop from the same standpoint. 50mm image was pasted over 35 and re-scaled so images correspond as closely as possible. 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! 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/31187-should-i-buy-an-m8/?do=findComment&comment=332193'>More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted August 17, 2007 Share #12 Posted August 17, 2007 Buy a pony. Better for riding into the sunset. ................Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal Posted August 18, 2007 Share #13 Posted August 18, 2007 if you think you can take good pictures, then yeah, buy one but one thing..... stay off this board, in fact stay off all internet forums they are generally populated by real plonkers no offence intended, just telling you how it is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted August 18, 2007 Share #14 Posted August 18, 2007 richard, this board has largely knowledgeable, friendly folk. If you are talking about your 90-focus thread, then you set that mess up yourself, sorry to say. Too few facts and too much opinion. Benjamin, no one can decide for you. Why don't ask the type of questions which would help you come to your own conclusion, instead of asking someone to provide the conclusion? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted August 18, 2007 Share #15 Posted August 18, 2007 they are generally populated by real plonkers Et voila, a moment of self discovery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager Posted August 18, 2007 Share #16 Posted August 18, 2007 Yes, absolutely. Reiterating what others have said - you are already familiar with rangefinder photography, so you know what you're getting into as far as that is concerned; you're looking to tote around less size and weight - a rangefinder attraction that most of us who also have DSLR systems share; and you already have most of the lenses you'll need. As Josh mentions, you'll need to buy a 28 if you like the FOV of your 35, and want to retain it. The downside is this... the camera is so wonderful - so fun to use - and the image quality is so good that you'll end up buying a lot more stuff than you originally intended. I'm serious, you have no idea how bad this is going to be. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted August 18, 2007 Share #17 Posted August 18, 2007 HI Benjamin I Sold all my Nikon gear early this year (D2x, D200, 70-200,17-55 etc. etc.). I've kept my 4/3 Olympus stuff (E1, 510 - soon E3). I bought an M8 last November, sold my M6 in January - bought a second body in March. It's a serious love affair - nothing's perfect of course, but I'm loving it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cme4brain Posted August 18, 2007 Share #18 Posted August 18, 2007 richard, this board has largely knowledgeable, friendly folk. If you are talking about your 90-focus thread, then you set that mess up yourself, sorry to say. Too few facts and too much opinion. Benjamin, no one can decide for you. Why don't ask the type of questions which would help you come to your own conclusion, instead of asking someone to provide the conclusion? I don't interpret that he was asking for someone to make a conclusion. He was getting informed form this forum, and he received some good answers. As per a prior posting, some of you guys (hopefully a minority, read an above post) are real opinionated SOB's. I glean this forum for M8 information, and laugh at the monies some of you must be giving your therapist to straighten you out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM-25 Posted August 18, 2007 Share #19 Posted August 18, 2007 I think the M8 is a wonderful camera that puts out really nice files, but it will never replace the Canon 5D's that I am using commercially in Mexico at the moment, no matter what anyone tells me, for full on commercial work, the 5D is still making better files across the board. It will also never replace my M3, M6TTL or MP-3 as those are battery free cameras with truly great Leica shutter releases. The M8 shutter release is by far the worst one in terms of tactile precision. Looks like you are already set with lenses so don't buy the garbage about needing lots of new accessories, most great Leica shooters like Harvey, Webb or others use one or two lenses at *most* and get far better images than 99% of the gear-heads on here any day. I have a 28 cron and 50 Asph and that is really all I will ever have in Leica, no need for anything else. If anything, I would sell the 90 and replace it with a 28. But honestly, I never thought I would get one, but now that I have it, I love it. Do more research, look at other forums like Lightstalkers to get real photography related posts about it rather than how wonderful the Noctilux makes pictures of your wine glass look. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted August 18, 2007 Share #20 Posted August 18, 2007 I think the M8 is a wonderful camera that puts out really nice files, but it will never replace the Canon 5D's that I am using commercially in Mexico at the moment, no matter what anyone tells me, for full on commercial work, the 5D is still making better files across the board. It will also never replace my M3, M6TTL or MP-3 as those are battery free cameras with truly great Leica shutter releases. The M8 shutter release is by far the worst one in terms of tactile precision. Looks like you are already set with lenses so don't buy the garbage about needing lots of new accessories, most great Leica shooters like Harvey, Webb or others use one or two lenses at *most* and get far better images than 99% of the gear-heads on here any day. I have a 28 cron and 50 Asph and that is really all I will ever have in Leica, no need for anything else. If anything, I would sell the 90 and replace it with a 28. But honestly, I never thought I would get one, but now that I have it, I love it. Do more research, look at other forums like Lightstalkers to get real photography related posts about it rather than how wonderful the Noctilux makes pictures of your wine glass look. God has spoken , let's all beg for mercy here. Wow one week with a M8 and you know it all, very interesting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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