Lenses for my M8?

[Richard.no]

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As new to Leica and Rangefinders, I need some help choosing lenses.

 

I am subscribing to Reid Reviews, and he has some really helpful advice. I feel, however, that he tend to go for value for money in his advice (the CV's for example are very good, and compared nicely to the Leicas). Wise. Very wise.

 

Knowing myself, I know I'm going to lust for the top lenses. Today I decided not to make the same "mistake" that I made while creating my Nikon setup: Buying better and better lenses instead of going straight for the cream. Buy-sell-buy-sell...very stupid (unless you buy-fix-sell).

 

I already bought a CV 28mm Ultron. Looks nice, and something to start with. Now I want to build up a kit of 3-4 lenses.

 

I am thinking a 24mm Elmarit will be nice. Because I don't fancy an external finder. And a 35mm Lux asph. With the priorities on the 35. Yes, I have to prioritize, one lens at a time. Do you agree that the 35mm will be the next logical step, considering the 28mm I have, and the 1,33x factor on the M8?

 

And what about the 50mm lux? I heard that focus shift/backfocus causes issues with the M8?

 

Please feel free to suggest ahead. It will be much appreciated (after all, I am a Rangefinder Rookie ).

[MitchoIankov]

I would suggest buying used Leica lenses. That way it costs less to try a lens and if not used then sell it.

[Richard.no]

I would suggest buying used Leica lenses. That way it costs less to try a lens and if not used then sell it.

 

Thanks for suggesting!

 

The problem is, that I can't seem to find a summilux 35 asph anywhere...but new...