lct Posted April 25, 2023 Share #41  Posted April 25, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) The CV 35/1.4 SC v2 produces some glow that not everybody likes though. Here on CL again. 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 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/375567-thinking-of-getting-a-cl/?do=findComment&comment=4758345'>More sharing options...
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lct Posted April 25, 2023 Share #42  Posted April 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, mpw said: Why did you choose the SC over the MC one?  For the glow you can see above. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephencdean Posted April 25, 2023 Share #43  Posted April 25, 2023 Nice glow! I just picked up. CL about 18 months after selling my Paul Smith CL. The blue paint had  started to chip off the bottom of the Paul Smith, after only a short while, so as I got a silver chrome one this time, I also purchased a CL protector. Very pleased with that as it adds about 9-10mm to the overall height of the camera, and has a magnetic flap to allow easy access to batter and SD card slot. Very comfortable grip now. Really pleased! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Cantor Posted April 25, 2023 Share #44  Posted April 25, 2023 12 minutes ago, Stephencdean said: Nice glow! I just picked up. CL about 18 months after selling my Paul Smith CL. The blue paint had  started to chip off the bottom of the Paul Smith, after only a short while, so as I got a silver chrome one this time, I also purchased a CL protector. Very pleased with that as it adds about 9-10mm to the overall height of the camera, and has a magnetic flap to allow easy access to batter and SD card slot. Very comfortable grip now. Really pleased! Hi Stephen, mind telling me what protector you bought?  I purchased a second hand one by Leica that was useless and was returned.  The hinge was held on by glue that failed after about six battery changes.  Thanks David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephencdean Posted April 25, 2023 Share #45  Posted April 25, 2023 2 hours ago, David Cantor said: Hi Stephen, mind telling me what protector you bought?  I purchased a second hand one by Leica that was useless and was returned.  The hinge was held on by glue that failed after about six battery changes.  Thanks David Hi David, it is a Leica branded one, purchased from UK Leica website, but they can’t have any in stock in UK as was shipped from Germany. Flap seems sturdy enough, and at least buying from Leica I can throw it back at them if the flap does fail! Leica part number is 19524. Looked at flap and can’t see hinge as there either isn’t one or it is covered by leather strip that covers rest of flap and is sewn to the solid part of the base. Seems quite solid to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Cantor Posted April 25, 2023 Share #46  Posted April 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Stephencdean said: Hi David, it is a Leica branded one, purchased from UK Leica website, but they can’t have any in stock in UK as was shipped from Germany. Flap seems sturdy enough, and at least buying from Leica I can throw it back at them if the flap does fail! Leica part number is 19524. Looked at flap and can’t see hinge as there either isn’t one or it is covered by leather strip that covers rest of flap and is sewn to the solid part of the base. Seems quite solid to me. Thanks Stephen, now I think about it, it wasn't the hinge but the position at one of the ends of the base that failed.  Glad your's is OK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted April 26, 2023 Share #47  Posted April 26, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have two half-cases for the CL. One was the original, "official" Leica product for the camera, which works well but is somewhat inconvenient as you have to remove it to fit a tripod mount or get to the battery/SD card. The other one was made by seller "jasoncui2" and sold through Ebay in 2018, it is convenient in that it has a flap to allow battery and SD card access, and you can fit a tripod mount to the securing screw. Unfortunately, I have not been about to locate this second case or the seller on Ebay at this time, but there are a competing products that look very similar now, if you do a search for "Leica CL leather half-case". G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephencdean Posted April 26, 2023 Share #48  Posted April 26, 2023 6 minutes ago, ramarren said: I have two half-cases for the CL. One was the original, "official" Leica product for the camera, which works well but is somewhat inconvenient as you have to remove it to fit a tripod mount or get to the battery/SD card. The other one was made by seller "jasoncui2" and sold through Ebay in 2018, it is convenient in that it has a flap to allow battery and SD card access, and you can fit a tripod mount to the securing screw. Unfortunately, I have not been about to locate this second case or the seller on Ebay at this time, but there are a competing products that look very similar now, if you do a search for "Leica CL leather half-case". G Interesting, the ‘official’ one I have has the battery/SD card flap, but you still cannot fit a tripod. So half way house! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guytou Posted April 26, 2023 Share #49 Â Posted April 26, 2023 Hello, I've had this Artisan & Artist model for 3 years for Leica CL and it's really well made: http://www.artisan-n-artist.com/product_detail.php?id=495Â I don't know if it's still for sale. Maybe you should ask them. Guytou 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted April 27, 2023 Share #50 Â Posted April 27, 2023 22 hours ago, Guytou said: Hello, I've had this Artisan & Artist model for 3 years for Leica CL and it's really well made: http://www.artisan-n-artist.com/product_detail.php?id=495Â I don't know if it's still for sale. Maybe you should ask them. Guytou B&H lists it as no longer available. There are a couple on Ebay (red, from Japan, Germany) listed at $133 and $110 respectively. Photovillage.com in NY usually has a lot of A&A stuff, but their website is just a skeleton at present ... better to call them and check. G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guytou Posted April 27, 2023 Share #51 Â Posted April 27, 2023 It's a shame he's unavailable. This was a great case for the Leica CL. Guytou Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpw Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share #52 Â Posted May 22, 2023 Well I got a CL from one of the members on the forum: Black, with M -> L Leica adapter and extra batteries. Really nice compact setup. Now just need a fast 35mm full-frame lens - looking at Voigtlander 35mm F/1.4. VM, vers. II MC. Thanks again for all the helpful info....My first Leica! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boojay Posted May 23, 2023 Share #53 Â Posted May 23, 2023 7 hours ago, mpw said: Well I got a CL from one of the members on the forum: Black, with M -> L Leica adapter and extra batteries. Really nice compact setup. Now just need a fast 35mm full-frame lens - looking at Voigtlander 35mm F/1.4. VM, vers. II MC. Thanks again for all the helpful info....My first Leica! Congratulations.. and enjoy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LACANYONHIKER Posted June 9, 2023 Share #54 Â Posted June 9, 2023 I sold my CL last year and have regretted it ever since. I just picked up a used CL body from the Leica Store Miami for $1695, it's in like-new condition. Â The problem is they sell as soon as they hit the used market. MPB had 3-4 in stock a few weeks ago, but they went fast. I like Miami, Josh and Dave are great. I recently bought one of the new 35mm Summicrons (Portugal) for a great price from a guy here in LA who got it bundled with an SL2 kit. Â It balances great with both the CL and my SL2-S. Get a CL, will love it (I was a Nikon 1 fanatic too, back in the day). Â Â 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpw Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share #55  Posted June 9, 2023 I got the CL and like it a lot! It is fun adapting vintage lens to it with the first adapter being the Leica M -> L. I have been using on the CL: Yashica ML's, Nikon F's and the Voigtlander Noctron classic 40mm f/1.4. I would like to try some M42's, some Konica Hexagon AR's and more inexpensive vintage type lens. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elambo Posted June 15, 2023 Share #56 Â Posted June 15, 2023 It's nice to see that the angst which we saw across this forum immediately after Leica discontinued this camera has dissipated, followed by widespread appreciation. I wasn't exactly thrilled about the discontinuation but it didn't change a single thing about the performance of this great camera, and I'm at least as happy with it today as I was when I first brought it home. A well taken care of used CL can be an incredible value. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpw Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share #57 Â Posted June 15, 2023 i agree the CL is a great camera. A lot of great cameras become discontinued that are still great. The company just moves on to newer models. I am enjoying my CL a lot. In the future, I would like to get the original digital SL as they are about the same price as a used CL. Of course keep the CL as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huwm Posted July 3, 2023 Share #58 Â Posted July 3, 2023 (edited) I've just reaquired one too Primarily to use as a range extender but also to chuck in a pocket or bag with the my CL 40mm summicron lens as a 'ready or not' Is there 24mm smaller than the sigma 3.5 out there? Edited July 3, 2023 by huwm typo, autocorrect 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted July 3, 2023 Share #59 Â Posted July 3, 2023 39 minutes ago, huwm said: Is there 24mm smaller than the sigma 3.5 out there? Elmar-M 24/3.8 asph 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommonego@gmail.com Posted July 3, 2023 Share #60  Posted July 3, 2023 vor 6 Stunden schrieb huwm: I've just reaquired one too Primarily to use as a range extender but also to chuck in a pocket or bag with the my CL 40mm summicron lens as a 'ready or not' Is there 24mm smaller than the sigma 3.5 out there? The Leica 23 Summicron is slightly smaller than the Sigma, but not full frame, if that matters. A Canon 25 f3.5 LTM is tiny, nice lens unless you want auto focus, it would require a M to L adapter, and an LTM to M adapter. Sorry I don't have a picture only the 25 on my M8. I first thought I could get by with the Canon, butI really wanted a faster lens, picked upthe 23 Summicron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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