TL2 with M Mount or TL lenses ?

[dgc]

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I have attempted a search for this topic and apologies if it has already been asked and answered.

Has anybody used a M Mount lens on their TL/ CL and then used a TL lens and thought the TL lens is better ? In particular the 35mm focal length, I have 35mm M Summicron v4.

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[lct]

Your M 35/2 v4 will be much smaller. Here a TL 35/1.4 compared to an M 35/2.5 which has a similar size as your 35/2 v4. The later works fine on the CL but i have no experience with the TL lens sorry. Now manual focusing can be hit and miss w/o EVF so i could be tempted by an AF lens if it were smaller i guess. Otherwise the performances of the TL 35/1.4 are stellar with more acutance than the 35/2 v4 hence a more "modern" rendition but less character perhaps. Matter of tastes as usual. If i were in your shoes i would use the 35/2 v4 you already have and decide afterwards but it's just me. Hope this helps a bit.

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[jaapv]

6 hours ago, dgc said:

I have attempted a search for this topic and apologies if it has already been asked and answered.

Has anybody used a M Mount lens on their TL/ CL and then used a TL lens and thought the TL lens is better ? In particular the 35mm focal length, I have 35mm M Summicron v4.

Whatever takes your fancy. Define "better". Different might be a more appropriate word.

[dgc]

Define 'Better' - I think I mean is it worth carrying an additional lens in the TL Summilux  - are the images wow! compared to a 35mm f2 ?

But then the picture of the lenses side-by-side has probably made my mind up ! Thanks for this.

[tommonego@gmail.com]

I think I would go for your Summicron, just for the size. While the TL 35 Summilux is reputed to be a spectacular lens, the size to me is a non starter. Your 35 Summicron is no sloutch either. Use it for a while see what you think. I decided just not to use a 35 much on the CL, I just don't get along with 50ish equivalent on a camera. I use the TL 23 Summicron and the 11-23 zoom, both are excellent, then I have longer lenses.

[Torpille]

The TL 35 is a great lens, but not very fast. It’s too heavy/big  for the TL2 or the CL.

I will go for the summicron-m 35mm or much better the TL 23mm.

(the summicron-m 35 with adapter is heavy too)

for fast shooting @ f/2 are the M lenses not the best with TL series

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 5, 2021 by Torpille

[jaapv]

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12 minutes ago, Torpille said:

for fast shooting @ f/2 are the M lenses not the best with TL series

 

Why not??  Many users prefer them from time to time, some shoot exclusively with M lenses.

[Torpille]

I mean for shooting fast action @f/2 with M lenses on TL is quiet a challenge 

[jaapv]

Just use the Visoflex. Manual focus is just as effective as AF. It just needs a bit of practice.

[Kim Dahl]

It's different from person to person, I think.
I have TL2 and visoflex because I wanted to use my M optics for TL2. But I do it very rarely. I would not advise to buy a TL2 and adapter only for use with M optics. It has not worked for me. CL I think is better.