jjjjuin Posted July 8, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 8, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm actually thinking about get a M8 and Canon TV lens 50mm f/0.95 mounted M as my next generation gear. I'd like to hear more pro voice here regarding to this decision. I checked several albums on Flickr.com which are shot by that combo though. thanks. ops btw, is there recommended online store in US for leica camera&lens? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BenMacPhoto Posted July 8, 2009 Share #2 Posted July 8, 2009 In order to use the TV lens you have to get it converted to M mount. Canon f0.95 Conv I've heard good things about this shop. Popflash is a great online store. I like using KEH and occasionally Adorama for getting used leica gear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeplanter Posted July 8, 2009 Share #3 Posted July 8, 2009 Ken Ruth, of Photography on Bald Mountain, will do a first-class Canon 50/0.95 TV-to-M mount for about $350.00 USD. I love the character of this lens. At F0.95, it's surprisingly sharp in the central 1/2th of the picture area, with the edges/corners being very soft and dream-like. While on Flickr, be sure to check out the Canon 50/0.95 group. Lot of good examples of what I've described above. Jim B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianv Posted July 8, 2009 Share #4 Posted July 8, 2009 I use a Canon 50/0.95 on my Canon 7 at home and a Canon 50/0.95 TV mount lens with a C-Mount adapter on a $25,000 Infrared Sensor at work.It does surprisingly well out to 2micron infrared. But: I would seriously look at the Voigtlander F1.1 Nokton for $1150 or so before buying and adapting the Canon lens to the M8. Some of my Canon 50/0.95 shots in the Flickr pool. http://www.flickr.com/groups/50mmf095/pool/11272309@N08/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjjuin Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted July 10, 2009 thanks for replies above, I'm thinking about get a M8 soon, but still not sure which lens would be the best choice for me,, Actually I'm a advertiser, but not a photographer, I do graphic design. I just wanna gear a camera that isn't that heavy as my last DSLR, but still doing well on photo quality. I shot portrait a lot, but also for travel pictures. well, as you guyz know, leica is consider as expensive, so decision always seems tough to make , thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianv Posted July 10, 2009 Share #6 Posted July 10, 2009 If weight is a concern, look at the F1.1 Nokton. The Canon 50/0.95 has a 72mm filter ring. A Canon 50/0.95 on a Canon 7 is about twice the weight of a Nikon 5cm F1.1 on a Nikon S2. It is an impressive hunk of glass.It is very heavy for a 50mm lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjjuin Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted July 14, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) If weight is a concern, look at the F1.1 Nokton. The Canon 50/0.95 has a 72mm filter ring. A Canon 50/0.95 on a Canon 7 is about twice the weight of a Nikon 5cm F1.1 on a Nikon S2. It is an impressive hunk of glass.It is very heavy for a 50mm lens. how do you like vc 35mm f1.2? I just decided to grab that as my final choice. I figured some albums on flickr.com, the lens seems good at quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spylaw4 Posted July 14, 2009 Share #8 Posted July 14, 2009 how do you like vc 35mm f1.2? I just decided to grab that as my final choice. I figured some albums on flickr.com, the lens seems good at quality. Although quite bulky and heavy it's a very good lens! I have just a touch of regret that I sold mine! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_lir Posted July 15, 2009 Share #9 Posted July 15, 2009 i just shot my .95 as i'm thinking of selling off some gear for a d3 setup for work. anyhow -- sad as it is email me and we can talk about it - or check the classifieds in a couple of days. thanks jesse jesse@jesselirola.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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