wparsonsgisnet Posted October 26, 2006 Share #21 Posted October 26, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) I bot the R-to-M adapter earlier this year, in anticipation of the M8's arrival. I'll check the Leica part number tonite and post it. Andrew, thanks for the info on wide lenses for this purpose. I've always wanted a shift lens, and will keep my eye out for one. Regards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gurtch Posted October 26, 2006 Share #22 Posted October 26, 2006 Hi Mark, It was the Zeiss 35/2.0. The Leica 35 I needed hadn't arrived yet and that Zeiss certainly did the M8 proud. Cheers, Sean That made my day Sean! I have the ZM 35mm f2, and have not as yet used it (waiting for the M8). Also have the ZM 28mm, 21mm, and 50mm f1.5. I have a lot of ZM eggs in my basket, so encouraging words are welcome here! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted October 26, 2006 Share #23 Posted October 26, 2006 That made my day Sean! I have the ZM 35mm f2, and have not as yet used it (waiting for the M8). Also have the ZM 28mm, 21mm, and 50mm f1.5. I have a lot of ZM eggs in my basket, so encouraging words are welcome here!Dave Hi Dave, Well, I must say that the ZM lenses I've tested on the R-D1 have been universally excellent. I'm expecting the same on the M8. I know that we love Leica here but I have a professional responsibility to be fair and honest about all brands. The Zeiss 35/2.0 on the M8 is superb. This may sound strange but I myself am excited to see the results of my own tests on these various RF lenses (on the M8). I'm trying to get two client jobs here out the door so that I can get back to testing the M8. As the batch files process, I hop in on the forums. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted October 26, 2006 Share #24 Posted October 26, 2006 BTW, the picture's of my friend's kitchen counter items (ISO 1250 sample pictures) was done, if I recall, with a 35 Summicron. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted October 26, 2006 Share #25 Posted October 26, 2006 Sorry, that should be "pictures". S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frc Posted October 26, 2006 Share #26 Posted October 26, 2006 If you already have a number of slr lenses it may well be a way to go. With the M8 you're getting the cutting edge in digital technology and a beautyful rangefinder. If you use primes and set them to f 5.6 or 8 you'll have enough depth of field to safely estimate the distance. Furthermore you always have the possibility to set the frame select lever to the position that corresponds with the focal lenth of the lens at use, this allows you to see the field of view. When you have the desire and budget to buy a Leica M lense, experience with the system will be beneficial and there will be the thrilling, yes very exciting first use of the range finder. Exact focusing has never been more easy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frc Posted October 26, 2006 Share #27 Posted October 26, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sean, Just noticed you have a devilish number of posts, 666 ;-) Carry-on! Fr. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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