costa43 Posted March 27, 2021 Share #1 Posted March 27, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi guys I've been using an old Jupiter 8 recently on my m9-p and m8 and I'm liking the results so it got me thinking about what other lenses are out there that have their own signature. Thanks Costa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 27, 2021 Posted March 27, 2021 Hi costa43, Take a look here "Character' lenses. Which are your favourites on the M9?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Ray Vonn Posted March 27, 2021 Share #2 Posted March 27, 2021 Sonnar. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS Posted March 28, 2021 Share #3 Posted March 28, 2021 15 hours ago, Ray Vonn said: Sonnar. Complete agreement here! 1934 Carl Zeiss Jena 5cm F1.5, wide-open on the Leica M9 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! 7 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/319326-character-lenses-which-are-your-favourites-on-the-m9/?do=findComment&comment=4169570'>More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted March 28, 2021 Share #4 Posted March 28, 2021 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! 35 Summilux pre asph v2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 35 Summilux pre asph v2 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/319326-character-lenses-which-are-your-favourites-on-the-m9/?do=findComment&comment=4169573'>More sharing options...
Ko.Fe. Posted March 28, 2021 Share #5 Posted March 28, 2021 IMO, "Character" is the word which describes weak lens for digital sensor (kind of results close to post 3), if not damaged one, like old scratched lens. I have Nokton 35 1.4 II which shows a lot of "character" @f1.4. Post 4 shows what I like. But it is not character, it is rendering :). I liked Elmarit-M 28 2.8 rendering on M-E 220. It was not weak lens, rendering was different from modern lenses. Modern rendering is sometimes sterile, no difference. Like here is no difference on M9 sensor between CV CS 35 2.5 and much more expensive Summarit-M 35 2.5. I also liked non sterile rendering on Rigid Cron. It has different color rendering, from newer versions of Crons. Yet, it is most sharp, less focus shift among all classic Crons I used on M-E 220. I'm not different from majority and like Sonnar. I was able to get not trashed, clean, earlier J-3 for it. 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! 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/319326-character-lenses-which-are-your-favourites-on-the-m9/?do=findComment&comment=4169629'>More sharing options...
Marac Posted April 5, 2021 Share #6 Posted April 5, 2021 At this time, I am enjoying the Voigtlander 50mm Nokton f1.2 on my M9. This image has only been resized no adjustments made, wont win any awards but shows a lot of character 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! 5 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/319326-character-lenses-which-are-your-favourites-on-the-m9/?do=findComment&comment=4174972'>More sharing options...
Cobram Posted April 6, 2021 Share #7 Posted April 6, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Color Skopar 21 f4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beena22 Posted May 9, 2021 Share #8 Posted May 9, 2021 Voigtlander Nokton 50 1.5V2 (Dog photo) and Elmar-M 50mm 2.8 and are my favourite character lenses on my M9 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! 8 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/319326-character-lenses-which-are-your-favourites-on-the-m9/?do=findComment&comment=4197903'>More sharing options...
martinot Posted May 13, 2021 Share #9 Posted May 13, 2021 On 3/27/2021 at 11:40 PM, Ray Vonn said: Sonnar. Love that one! ❤️ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted May 13, 2021 Share #10 Posted May 13, 2021 (edited) 50mm f1.5 Summarit (c. 1947-1957?). I've been using my '53 M-mount example on my M9Monochrom and M-D Typ-262 a very great deal (almost uniquely for the whole of February - images posted subsequently in relevant thread) and wide-open it renders in a fairly unique way to put it mildly. At f1.5 not only is there paper-thin depth of field but the circle of sharpness doesn't extend far from centre-image...but 'Character'? It has that by the trailer-load. It's a sort-of 'Jekyll and Hyde' lens; wide open it's pretty crazy (in, IMO, a rather beautiful way) but stopped-down to, say, f2.8 and beyond it behaves like any regular 50mm lens and from mid-apertures really is as sharp as anyone will ever need for 'normal' photography. Both images have been posted before but, FWIW, here is a pair of images shot at f1.5; first from the Monochrom and the second from the M-D; 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! Philip. Edited May 13, 2021 by pippy 13 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Philip. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/319326-character-lenses-which-are-your-favourites-on-the-m9/?do=findComment&comment=4200294'>More sharing options...
01maciel Posted May 16, 2021 Share #11 Posted May 16, 2021 One of my favourite lenses apart of the Noctilux is the Zeiss Distagon 1.4/35mm. It is a highly underrated lens and not very common. I like the character, rendering, and the colours. The lens renders in particular clouds very nicely. Wide open, focus on aGusto. 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! 4 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/319326-character-lenses-which-are-your-favourites-on-the-m9/?do=findComment&comment=4202096'>More sharing options...
ianman Posted May 16, 2021 Share #12 Posted May 16, 2021 I like the Thambar for painting. On M9 or film it's equally magnificient. 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! 8 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/319326-character-lenses-which-are-your-favourites-on-the-m9/?do=findComment&comment=4202110'>More sharing options...
ianman Posted May 16, 2021 Share #13 Posted May 16, 2021 Another painting with the Thambar + M9 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! 7 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/319326-character-lenses-which-are-your-favourites-on-the-m9/?do=findComment&comment=4202111'>More sharing options...
ianman Posted May 16, 2021 Share #14 Posted May 16, 2021 1949 Summitar 5cm. I think it handled the challenging light situation just as well as any modern lens. I'm not a boookayyy freak but I love the way it has drawn the top of the treeline. 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! 5 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/319326-character-lenses-which-are-your-favourites-on-the-m9/?do=findComment&comment=4202117'>More sharing options...
ianman Posted May 16, 2021 Share #15 Posted May 16, 2021 Another with the Summitar Silver & Gold 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! 7 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/319326-character-lenses-which-are-your-favourites-on-the-m9/?do=findComment&comment=4202118'>More sharing options...
ianman Posted May 16, 2021 Share #16 Posted May 16, 2021 The Summar is known for it's swirling bokeh. But if tamed it can be pleasing. This photo is on the M9 but this is a great lens used with film. 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! 4 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/319326-character-lenses-which-are-your-favourites-on-the-m9/?do=findComment&comment=4202121'>More sharing options...
ianman Posted May 16, 2021 Share #17 Posted May 16, 2021 However, my favourite remains the 28mm Summaron, on M9 or film (particularly Portra 400). 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted May 16, 2021 Share #18 Posted May 16, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, ianman said: I like the Thambar for painting. On M9 or film it's equally magnificient... I've seen the image before but it's still an unalloyed pleasure to see it again. Truly Beautiful in every way. Philip. Edited May 16, 2021 by pippy 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojum Posted May 17, 2021 Share #19 Posted May 17, 2021 (edited) I have been very lucky with an old Canon 28mm f/2.8. It gives me nice color and resolution. It is not as painterly as that Thambar but it can be dreamy. Here's a couple, both are color photos, and I have posted them before but put them up here as examples. Both are at f/5.6. I'll poke around an see if I can identify any Jupiter 50mm/f.20 or 85mm/f.20. They render a softer, more pastel color palette. But this is a vague and imprecise effort for unless one can take the same photo over and over with different lenses we really do not know. But, we generally do get to see some nice images in the discussion. And there will be a tendency of resolution and color for lenses we can assume is a profile. 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 May 17, 2021 by boojum 9 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/319326-character-lenses-which-are-your-favourites-on-the-m9/?do=findComment&comment=4202280'>More sharing options...
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