Erato Posted January 21, 2021 Share #81 Posted January 21, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 1/20/2021 at 8:22 AM, LeicaS2 said: I just checked LR to confirm what I was shooting with the most in 2021. I'm surprised it turns out to be the Leica Macro-Elmar 90mm f4. It wouldn't be so without the colapsable feature. I never used a normal 90mm in the past. Since buying it last year it has been used for 1/4 of my shots, and 80% this year. Skewed by a project of shooting construction where I can't walk up right next to them with a 50mm. I too quite often go out with just one lens, even though my three lens kit is designed for easy carry. Jack 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! 👍Very responsive/intuitive lens for a reasonable distance insight of governance/supervision/documentary purposes and it's relatively agile indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RexGig0 Posted January 21, 2021 Share #82 Posted January 21, 2021 It is too early, in what is still a lock-down/pandemic year, to be certain of anything, but I can guess that the following will be favored for most shooting, in no specific order: Leica Summilux-M 50mm ASPH. Zeiss ZM 1,4/35mm. Zeiss ZM 4,5/21mm, on Type 246 Monochrom, only, due to the color shift when used for color images on digital cameras. I favor my Summilux-M 50mm ASPH, for images of people; mostly people known to me. It is the lens that drew me into the Leica-M system. The Zeiss 35mm and 21mm lenses are for general photography, and landscapes. I foresee much “attempted” landscape shooting, in 2021. If I happen to find myself traveling to cities, I might rather use a lower-profile 50mm, such as a Summicron-M or Elmarit-M, and might use my Summaron 28mm, for its compactness. As of this moment, however, I am not planning urban travels, that would involve “street photography,” in 2021. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakronox Posted January 23, 2021 Share #83 Posted January 23, 2021 It’s going to be the Summilux 35 FLE. It produces my favorite images. Since I have the Leica Wetzlar edition, it also looks damn beautiful on the M10M Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakronox Posted January 24, 2021 Share #84 Posted January 24, 2021 20 hours ago, Steven said: Picture please Taken with or of the lens? 😀 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted January 24, 2021 Share #85 Posted January 24, 2021 In the past ten days I have bombarded the forum with many images taken with three different bodies (M10M, M240, A7III) - but only one lens was involved. A 50mm Noctilux f1 v4. Yes, it is the latest arrival so inevitably I've spent lots of time with it as I try to learn its way & foibles. Will it remain top of the heap for the rest of the year? That depends very much on the kind of photographic scenarios I might find myself in - certainly there will be times when in 50mm terms the Summilux-M ASPH makes more sense. Strolls in the local countryside merit a 35mm (Summaron f2.8 or Nokton III f1.2) and with the Marlborough Downs just up the road, the 21mm SEM is sure of being chosen. So, as the saying goes it is very much a case of 'horses for courses'. But for the moment the M10M & Noctilux remain an inseparable pairing, even when playing about indoors. 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 1 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/316653-your-favorite-lens-for-2021/?do=findComment&comment=4124637'>More sharing options...
fabior Posted January 24, 2021 Share #86 Posted January 24, 2021 since i'm on the list to buy the reissue of noctilux f1,2 AA i think this will be the lens i will use the most in 2021.I am very excited to have and know this old and new historic lens. I will definitely take some time to observe its behavior in different situations using it with the M bodies I have. M3 / M6 for film, M9M for black and white and M10D for color. Certainly a stimulus to photograph even more in this difficult period. I believe and hope that it is now a matter of a few days before leica launches the new re-edition of the noctilux f1.2 AA on the market. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share #87 Posted January 24, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 5 hours ago, Steven said: I was offered by my Leica store to purchase this lens last week. I turned it down because im not really a 50 user and I know nothing about the 50s... It’s not out yet though nor confirmed to be released by Leica (despite the rumors), interesting they offered you one? Is it an official leica store? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabior Posted January 25, 2021 Share #88 Posted January 25, 2021 I can confirm that noctilux 50mm f1.2 AA is officially coming as I have already given the deposit to the leica store to reserve my copy. it should be delivered shortly.... I hope ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted January 25, 2021 Share #89 Posted January 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Steven said: Is it a good lens, should I get it ? How does it fit in the Leica history ? You are prepared to spend $8k or $14k on a lens and not know what you are buying and based on an answer here? Your approach will not be shared by many here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasdfg Posted January 25, 2021 Share #90 Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) 34 minutes ago, pedaes said: You are prepared to spend $8k or $14k on a lens and not know what you are buying and based on an answer here? Your approach will not be shared by many here. To be fair there are a lot of people who buy Leicas who don't know a 35mm from a 50mm or an M2 from an M10 so I'll give credit where its due (to the extent it is due?) Though some people severely under-utilise search functions of the forum and on the web in general.. @Steven My view - > "short answer" is optically the lens is not a "good lens" by modern standards and the original is really a collectors lens. Some people say the 50mm 1.2 AA performs better than the 50mm f1, some prefer its look, but with so few copies around I've never touched one myself and never shot them side by side, though there are some comparisons on the web. If you like more vintage glass it's probably for you. I can't say I'm not tempted by a black one (or silver!), but the amount of money locked into a lens I won't use much (50mm, collector-ish lens) is rather off-putting so I think i'll stick with my f1 instead. I think. To be honest you've been chopping, changing and buying Leica gear so often you should just buy it to get it out of your system and see if it's for you, since it seems you can afford it. Not many people are in your position, so I see it as a good thing (life is short), and hey it makes your local Leica store happy, dripping rumours and planned products ahead of time (good tidbits for the casual observer like me). Edited January 25, 2021 by chasdfg 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thejoon Posted January 26, 2021 Share #91 Posted January 26, 2021 On 1/25/2021 at 7:40 PM, fabior said: I can confirm that noctilux 50mm f1.2 AA is officially coming as I have already given the deposit to the leica store to reserve my copy. it should be delivered shortly.... I hope ! May i ask which shop it was? Some Leica stores said they don't take any preorders for non-exist lens... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobram Posted January 26, 2021 Share #92 Posted January 26, 2021 Few years ago I read a very interesting book about photography: Erich Fromm - To have or to be? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakronox Posted January 27, 2021 Share #93 Posted January 27, 2021 On 1/24/2021 at 11:33 AM, Steven said: On the lens mounted on the m10m. You teased us! Apologies for making you wait, but here they are 😃 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/316653-your-favorite-lens-for-2021/?do=findComment&comment=4126814'>More sharing options...
Anakronox Posted January 27, 2021 Share #94 Posted January 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, Steven said: Worth the wait, gorgeous setup Thanks 😃 I'd apologize for it being a bit dirty, but I think that just shows it gets used! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutlore Posted January 28, 2021 Share #95 Posted January 28, 2021 Let me answer this question after trying the up coming Voigtlander50/2 APO Lanthar. It would be my favourite lense for 2021, potentially. Will get back soon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2021 Share #96 Posted January 28, 2021 So far, ( trying not to blow any more Leica $$$$ this year.....we'll see how that goes! ), the favourite recent purchase has been the humble Summarit 35mm 2.4. It is an excellent lens, it's compact, a plus that I do like on with a M body, fast enough given the ASA capabilities of my M10's and with very good resolution. Just this morning I'm printing a heavily cropped couple of shots made with the Summarit on my M10-D to full A2 size and the definition is really good, equal to my Summicrons and my sole Summilux, ( 35mm ASPH ). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted January 29, 2021 Share #97 Posted January 29, 2021 I am sure my most used lens in 2021 will be my new 35 mm Summilux pre-ASPH v2. It has been glued to my camera since I got it. The aperture ring also works a "character knob": Just turn to adjust the desired balance between dreaminess and sharpness. 😄 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted January 29, 2021 Share #98 Posted January 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, Steven said: I have two pre asph coming my way. Can’t wait. A v1 and a v2! Is your plan to keep the best and sell the other (eventually both), if it don't live up to the expectations? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beena22 Posted January 31, 2021 Share #99 Posted January 31, 2021 Definitely my Nokton Classic 35 SC Elmar-C 90 Looking to buy a new 50 and I’m torn between the Nokton 1.2 and new 1.5. Until then it will be the Planar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roelandinho Posted January 31, 2021 Share #100 Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) For me it will be either the 35mm Summicron v4 (Germany version) or the 35mm C-Biogon, mostly on film. The v4 Summicron looks way cooler and the plastic rectangular hood is more effective against the sun and the rain. Oh, and it has a real focus tab! But the C-Biogon is optically the most reliable lens I’ve ever used: no focus shift, no field curvature, it never flares and it is sharp at every aperture from corner to corner, all while being about 4 times cheaper... Edited January 31, 2021 by roelandinho 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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