gurtch Posted August 16, 2007 Share #1 Posted August 16, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi all: I'm a wide angle guy, so use longer lenses very rarely for the type of work I do. If I use the M8 for travel and/or "light weight" shooting (when on a bicycle ride with my wife, for example), I probably need either a 75 or 90 lens, should a portrait or people candid present itself.. I currently have 15, 21, 24, 28, 35 and 50 lenses. I usually don't carry them all though. Sean Reid had nice things to say about the CV 75 and 90 lenses, as did Irwin Puts, especially considering their modest cost. Does anyone have experience with both lenses? I'm looking for maximum sharpness at mid aperatures (daylight shooting) and don't need great lens speed. Thanks in advance Dave in NJ Home Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 16, 2007 Posted August 16, 2007 Hi gurtch, Take a look here M8 & CV 75mm or 90MM. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
fordfanjpn Posted August 16, 2007 Share #2 Posted August 16, 2007 Hi all:I'm a wide angle guy, so use longer lenses very rarely for the type of work I do. If I use the M8 for travel and/or "light weight" shooting (when on a bicycle ride with my wife, for example), I probably need either a 75 or 90 lens, should a portrait or people candid present itself.. I currently have 15, 21, 24, 28, 35 and 50 lenses. I usually don't carry them all though. Sean Reid had nice things to say about the CV 75 and 90 lenses, as did Irwin Puts, especially considering their modest cost. Does anyone have experience with both lenses? I'm looking for maximum sharpness at mid aperatures (daylight shooting) and don't need great lens speed. Thanks in advance Dave in NJ Home I just bought both of those lenses. I actually think the 90 might be a tad sharper than the 75, and I love shooting with a 90, but at 3.5 it can be too slow in a lot of instances, even on a sunny day if you're in the shade. So right now I have the 75 on the camera, and except for when I took it off to shoot the 90, it has been on there since I bought it. I'm hooked. I love the 75. Unfortunately the only shots I have that were taken with the 75 are some quick shots I took walking around the block the first day to try out the lens. If you're interested, you can take a look at them here (sorry I don't have anything better). Zenfolio | Bill Morgan | Leica M8 & CV 75/2.5 Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurtch Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share #3 Posted August 17, 2007 I just bought both of those lenses. I actually think the 90 might be a tad sharper than the 75, and I love shooting with a 90, but at 3.5 it can be too slow in a lot of instances, even on a sunny day if you're in the shade. So right now I have the 75 on the camera, and except for when I took it off to shoot the 90, it has been on there since I bought it. I'm hooked. I love the 75. Unfortunately the only shots I have that were taken with the 75 are some quick shots I took walking around the block the first day to try out the lens. If you're interested, you can take a look at them here (sorry I don't have anything better). Zenfolio | Bill Morgan | Leica M8 & CV 75/2.5 Bill Bill: No need to apoligize; very nice work. I will check out further the 75mm Regards Dave in NJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digibob Posted August 17, 2007 Share #4 Posted August 17, 2007 Hi Dave, here's a couple from the CV 75. DNG > LR > jpg.160 iso.Its very light (cycling) in comparison to leica glass ,has a smooth focus and a steal in comparison price wise . No experience with a 90. cheers rob. 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/31197-m8-cv-75mm-or-90mm/?do=findComment&comment=332210'>More sharing options...
cme4brain Posted August 18, 2007 Share #5 Posted August 18, 2007 Hi all:I'm a wide angle guy, so use longer lenses very rarely for the type of work I do. If I use the M8 for travel and/or "light weight" shooting (when on a bicycle ride with my wife, for example), I probably need either a 75 or 90 lens, should a portrait or people candid present itself.. I currently have 15, 21, 24, 28, 35 and 50 lenses. I usually don't carry them all though. Sean Reid had nice things to say about the CV 75 and 90 lenses, as did Irwin Puts, especially considering their modest cost. Does anyone have experience with both lenses? I'm looking for maximum sharpness at mid aperatures (daylight shooting) and don't need great lens speed. Thanks in advance Dave in NJ Home I have both lenses, very sharp, am searching for examples to post. You will not be disappointed with either or both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Mondello Posted August 18, 2007 Share #6 Posted August 18, 2007 Been thinking about the 90 Lanthar but have and adore the 75 Color-Heliar, what a nice lens! Here's a shot from weekend before last . . . no IR filter, no coding Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted August 18, 2007 Share #7 Posted August 18, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) If either field of view will suit you well then you might want to consider the fact that the M8's frame lines for the 90 are more accurate at most subject distances. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted August 18, 2007 Share #8 Posted August 18, 2007 The choice between 75 and 90 mm also has a lot to do with subject matter and shooting habits. And what your 'standard lens' happens to be! E.g. around home I often use 28+75mm; downtown I occasionally carry 28+50mm, and this week I am going up to Lapland with 35+90mm. As you can see, I am something of a 'two-lens man' (I am also a 'one-woman man'). Both 28 and 35mm are valid 'standard lenses' for the M8. The old man from the Age of the M3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digibob Posted August 18, 2007 Share #9 Posted August 18, 2007 The two dreadful snaps previously posted by me,i appologise for.They bear no resemblance as to what the C75 can render. Seems i am too late in the day to edit them ,ahh the anguish. with embarrassment rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurtch Posted August 18, 2007 Author Share #10 Posted August 18, 2007 Thanks again to all that replied. I'll let you know what I decide. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicamateur Posted August 22, 2007 Share #11 Posted August 22, 2007 David, I don't have a CV 75 or 90mm lens but I have a Leitz 90mm and just used it last week at a wedding. It is quite usable for portraits but keep in mind that you have to keep quite a distance if you want more than the subjects head in the frame. Lots of relatives asked me to take a group photo (2 to 4 people together) and I had to move so far away that always some other people ran through the shot as they didn't notice I was shooting. I think a 75mm is more practical for portraits so I also consider to get a CV 2.5/75. And the price is very very reasonable. So far my other CV lenses haven't let me down! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cme4brain Posted August 22, 2007 Share #12 Posted August 22, 2007 Hi all:I'm a wide angle guy, so use longer lenses very rarely for the type of work I do. If I use the M8 for travel and/or "light weight" shooting (when on a bicycle ride with my wife, for example), I probably need either a 75 or 90 lens, should a portrait or people candid present itself.. I currently have 15, 21, 24, 28, 35 and 50 lenses. I usually don't carry them all though. Sean Reid had nice things to say about the CV 75 and 90 lenses, as did Irwin Puts, especially considering their modest cost. Does anyone have experience with both lenses? I'm looking for maximum sharpness at mid aperatures (daylight shooting) and don't need great lens speed. Thanks in advance Dave in NJ Home Here is a non-artistic picture taken with the CV 90mm lens, taken at ISO 160, f/5.6.. Included is a 100% crop of the center and right corner of the same image. Razor sharp! 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/31197-m8-cv-75mm-or-90mm/?do=findComment&comment=335676'>More sharing options...
gesper Posted August 22, 2007 Share #13 Posted August 22, 2007 I love the CV75. It is on my M8 more than any other lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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