SrMi Posted November 23, 2021 Share #1 Posted November 23, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) ... try new lenses. Assuming you got all Leica lenses already, there are also interesting Laowa, TTArtisan, and Sigma APS-C lenses. When I get a new lens everyone always asks me if it's sharp. The smart ones ask me: "Is it fun?" This one is.... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tommonego@gmail.com Posted November 24, 2021 Share #2 Posted November 24, 2021 (edited) Depends on what I want to do, right now I am liking 50ish lenses on the CL. My 1953 Summicron does very well on the CL, as does my 55 f1.4 7 Artisans,which has the advantage of focusing to 1 ft (approx 1/3m). The Summicron had lived on my M3, but itis "sharp" from f2 to f5.6 nice old Leica combination of sharpness and medium contrast. The 7 Artisans is more clinically sharp, higher contrast. This is where I am having fun right now, other times I could take out my11-23, 23 or 135 and have fun, it is just what I am feeling at the momment. Did buy a TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 L mount because it was $73, but it is a focal length is not enjpoyable for me and my pre asph 35 Summilux has much more character and is definitely better. Sometimes I think I have too many lenses, and with too many choices itis hard to focus 😁. Edited November 24, 2021 by tommonego@gmail.com 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted November 24, 2021 Share #3 Posted November 24, 2021 I am using the old (1970s) manual Nikkor lenses on CL and I like the result. Obviously, I am not using them for street photography because AF works much better for for fast shots. This is what makes CL a wonderful camera: the versatility! 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photos By Cowz Posted January 13, 2022 Share #4 Posted January 13, 2022 I use my M10P with Leica glass, 50 Summicron (brass and silver chrome no 6 bit), 75 Summarit (v1), 90 Summicron (pre apo) and occasionally a 135mm Emarit (Goggled). I will use the Visoflex on occasion but love the rangefinder. I use TTA 35mm f1.4, TTA 50mm f0.95, 7A 75mm f1.25, TTA 90mm f1.25 and Sigma 35mm f1.4 DN HSM ART on my SL 601 Now the latest, I am waiting on a slightly used CL and 18-56. I love how I can use any lens on most any camer with the L mount adapter. I look forward to a light travel everywhere rig along side my more specialised cameras. I was considering the Sigma FPL for the longest time, but I am glad i found the CL combo 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RickP Posted January 13, 2022 Popular Post Share #5 Posted January 13, 2022 No doubt, the CL is a wonderful platform for many lenses. I really enjoy manual focus with my beauties.. 25 Zeiss ZM, 35 Voigtlander APO, and a Voigtlander 75 f 1.5 VM. I had the original trio ..TL 11-35, 18-56, and 55-135.. all really top shelf optics, but I do prefer the manual focus M lenses .. slows me down a bit, more seeing, less rushing. ... Keep in mind I do not shoot weddings, or anything that moves faster than a sleeping cat..LOL. I do have the 18 TL which has autofocus for street photography, but it always feels like cheating not to have to focus. I should mention that I started photography in th e 1960's with 4x5 view cameras so a handheld camera is total freedom to me.. even with manual focus. It's all good with a CL. Rick CL.. 50 APO f 2.0 VM 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! 20 2 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/326883-if-you-are-bored-with-your-cl/?do=findComment&comment=4352954'>More sharing options...
Photos By Cowz Posted January 13, 2022 Share #6 Posted January 13, 2022 This is from my SL and the behemoth TTArtisans 90mm f1.25. It was a huge rig to carry around. I love the IQ, but this was my dads wedding and it did slow me down. I don’t mind the big kit for commercial gigs, but the smaller rig will be perfect for everyday day use 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/326883-if-you-are-bored-with-your-cl/?do=findComment&comment=4353040'>More sharing options...
Marac Posted January 15, 2022 Share #7 Posted January 15, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) I doubt I would eer get bored with the CL. I love to mix n match lenses around but since Sigma have started smashing it out the park with the L line I have calmed down a lot and only use Sigma or M lenses with my CL Most of the time it is Sigma on the CL and the M lenses stay with the M9/M9M 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papimuzo Posted January 15, 2022 Share #8 Posted January 15, 2022 On 1/13/2022 at 2:44 AM, RickP said: No doubt, the CL is a wonderful platform for many lenses. I really enjoy manual focus with my beauties.. 25 Zeiss ZM, 35 Voigtlander APO, and a Voigtlander 75 f 1.5 VM. I had the original trio ..TL 11-35, 18-56, and 55-135.. all really top shelf optics, but I do prefer the manual focus M lenses .. slows me down a bit, more seeing, less rushing. ... Keep in mind I do not shoot weddings, or anything that moves faster than a sleeping cat..LOL. I do have the 18 TL which has autofocus for street photography, but it always feels like cheating not to have to focus. I should mention that I started photography in th e 1960's with 4x5 view cameras so a handheld camera is total freedom to me.. even with manual focus. It's all good with a CL. Rick CL.. 50 APO f 2.0 VM 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! Spendid shot, all attractiv along a seasidde small harbour. Magnificent. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayBird Posted January 23, 2022 Share #9 Posted January 23, 2022 I am definitely not bored with the CL. I have been considering getting the Voigtlander 18mm Ultron. Has anyone used it on the CL? If so, I would like to hear about your experience with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicci78 Posted January 25, 2022 Share #10 Posted January 25, 2022 I love R lenses with CL. So fun and so beautiful photos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camaro5 Posted January 26, 2022 Share #11 Posted January 26, 2022 I love my CL. Great backup to my M10. I use it almost every week with the 18-56 to shoot a couple of car shows where the images mostly get posted on social media. Also have done some nice prints with it. I've been tossing around getting a Summilux-TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. It's between that and a 50mm Summilux 1.4 ASPH for my M10. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrMi Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted January 26, 2022 8 hours ago, nicci78 said: I love R lenses with CL. So fun and so beautiful photos I just got my first R lens, an APO Telyt 180m/3.4. Which R-lenses do you like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicci78 Posted January 26, 2022 Share #13 Posted January 26, 2022 Summicron-R 50mm APO-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicci78 Posted January 26, 2022 Share #14 Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) Look for E55 filter size R lenses. They are the best balanced with CL. Because they looks like E52 TL lenses like 18-56 and 23mm. They are still cheaper than M lenses. IQ is similar to same period M ones. They have one major advantage : their close focus abilities under the 70cm limit. Edited January 26, 2022 by nicci78 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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