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Hello. 

I've recently sold my m240, and will purchase either the m10p or the m10r in the next couple of weeks. 

Regarding the m10r: My understanding is that older lenses, like my 50mm Canon Sonnar f/1,5 LTM, will deliver poor results, as they are unable to resolve the 40mp resolution. This was also mentioned in a video episode on Red Dot Forum.

Does anyone have any real world experience with this? 

Thank you.

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I am fairly new to digital Leicas so take my comments with a grain of salt.
My first Leica was a Barnack iiif. With it I used one of three Canon LTM lenses from the late 1950s - 50mm f/1.8, 35mm f/1.8 or 28mm f/2.8. When I purchased the M10R (used) last year I bought adapters so I could shoot those lenses. The idea was to let my checkbook cool down a bit before buying M lenses. Shot through those lenses for about six months before the first M mount lens was attached. Those Canon images look great to me. But, I’ve been often accused of having low standards.
And, full disclosure - since building a modest collection of Voigtlander, Zeiss and Leica M lenses, the Canon LTMs are rarely ever mounted on the M10R.

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Am 16.6.2023 um 20:53 schrieb strangeboy:

Hello. 

I've recently sold my m240, and will purchase either the m10p or the m10r in the next couple of weeks. 

Regarding the m10r: My understanding is that older lenses, like my 50mm Canon Sonnar f/1,5 LTM, will deliver poor results, as they are unable to resolve the 40mp resolution. This was also mentioned in a video episode on Red Dot Forum.

Does anyone have any real world experience with this? 

Thank you.

I use often my Canon LTM 50mm f1.4 on my M10-R and I like the images a lot.
I dont really care if the lens is suitable to resolve 40MP.
Its the same question if one should use ASPH or pre-ASPH on 40 MP cameras.
Well, I shoot with a pre-ASPH 50mm Summilux 🙂

If this worries you, then get a M10-P 🙂

 

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The "problem" I expected with the M10-R is that focussing needs more precision. But I got accoustomed to that in the course of time.

Now I don't have the Canon 1.5 but I do have two Jupiter-3 lenses (F1.5 Sonnar, uncoated and coated). They absolutely blow me away in their rendering on the high res sensor. I see a very clear image (albeit - I need a bit of tricks because any minor focus shift is seen such as focus bracketing or using the EVF).  And the colours are great. I think I focussed on the C or T this time.

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I use lenses from 1932 - today on the M10 R.
There are no downsides. Irrespective of this, there have also been higher-resolution B&W films in the past.
Yes, the character or flaws can be seen more clearly. In return, some of the transitions and gradients are a bit finer. Depending on the year of construction of the lenses, it should be noted that some perform better in B&W.
Conclusion: From my point of view, there is no reason not to take an R.

CZ 50 1.8 Ultron , M10R

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On 7/3/2023 at 6:24 PM, M Street Photographer said:

I use lenses from 1932 - today on the M10 R.
There are no downsides. Irrespective of this, there have also been higher-resolution B&W films in the past.
Yes, the character or flaws can be seen more clearly. In return, some of the transitions and gradients are a bit finer. Depending on the year of construction of the lenses, it should be noted that some perform better in B&W.
Conclusion: From my point of view, there is no reason not to take an R.

CZ 50 1.8 Ultron , M10R

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Love the lens flare in the first shot.

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On 6/16/2023 at 8:53 PM, strangeboy said:

Hello. 

I've recently sold my m240, and will purchase either the m10p or the m10r in the next couple of weeks. 

Regarding the m10r: My understanding is that older lenses, like my 50mm Canon Sonnar f/1,5 LTM, will deliver poor results, as they are unable to resolve the 40mp resolution. This was also mentioned in a video episode on Red Dot Forum.

Does anyone have any real world experience with this? 

Thank you.

The concept that a lens can outresolves a sensor or a sensor a lens is flawed. The lens and the sensor form an additive system, not a weakest link situation. 

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1 hour ago, jaapv said:

This was always my initial thinking. It wasn't until I watched that Red Dot Forum clip, that I started to wonder about lens performance. Here's the clip where they talk about the inability to even attain proper focus:

 

 

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8 hours ago, strangeboy said:

This was always my initial thinking. It wasn't until I watched that Red Dot Forum clip, that I started to wonder about lens performance. Here's the clip where they talk about the inability to even attain proper focus:

 

 

I wonder if what Josh says here in this video is correct? I shot exclusively non-asph. (I.e. older) Leica lenses on my M10R and M10M and love the results. I always use the rangefinder for focus - NEVER EVER liveview and don’t even own a visoflex. 

But I look at the overall image and don’t spent hours magnifying to 100% pixel level. 🤷🏼‍♂️

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1 hour ago, MadsP said:

I wonder if what Josh says here in this video is correct? I shot exclusively non-asph. (I.e. older) Leica lenses on my M10R and M10M and love the results. I always use the rangefinder for focus - NEVER EVER liveview and don’t even own a visoflex. 

But I look at the overall image and don’t spent hours magnifying to 100% pixel level. 🤷🏼‍♂️

I don't think Josh tried very hard...

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On 7/13/2023 at 2:26 AM, strangeboy said:

I don't think Josh tried very hard...

I like these guys and their videos, but never lose sight of the fact that they are in the business of selling new cameras and lenses.

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On 6/29/2023 at 8:21 AM, satijntje said:

I use often my Canon LTM 50mm f1.4 on my M10-R and I like the images a lot.

I used to use the Canon LTM 50mm f1.4 on an M9, sold that lens. Recently reacquired to use with an M10-P with a Rayqual adapter also. What lens setting do you use in camera?

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vor 4 Stunden schrieb xveruskax:

I used to use the Canon LTM 50mm f1.4 on an M9, sold that lens. Recently reacquired to use with an M10-P with a Rayqual adapter also. What lens setting do you use in camera?

I normally mark it as a 50mm Summilux pre-ASPH of course 

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Vintage works fine me. My daughter with a cheap and cheerful 90mm Minolta from the 80s. 

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On 7/14/2023 at 6:07 AM, 84bravo said:

I like these guys and their videos, but never lose sight of the fact that they are in the business of selling new cameras and lenses.

I have to wonder about their specific knowledge. I was asking the difference between two used 28 mm lenses. The only difference was one was Pre-ASPH the other was ASPH. I got a very generic answer that lead me to believe he may not have first hand knowledge of his products. If I am going to spend several thousand dollars for a used lens, I would expect the salesperson to be able to answer questions accurately. In the future, I will only use them if they are the only ones who have what I want or if they have the best price for something where I am not considering options.

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I use a 1965, made in Canada, 35 summilux on the M10R which at mid apertures draws beautifully. I am also surprised at how well the Tri Elmar draws on the M10R especially at f5.6 and in the 50mm setting. A TE 50mm photo from a few days ago.

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