Bo_Lorentzen Posted September 12, 2009 Share #41 Posted September 12, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ashwin, Could always swap that 25 for the 28biogon... lovely lens if I may say so. (Im sure you are just now figuring the justification out for the M9) Im thinking 28/35 50 and 75 ish... probably stick the 15 in the pocket for kicks and tight spaces sometimes. ... Sooo off to more important things.. anyone started a thing on "Best bag for M9" yet.? I mean, surely the one which fit my M6 and M8 must be upgraded to a "M9 certified" product, I also buy the power-strips from the computer store labeled "Vista Compatible" (Yup there is such a thing, MS are happy to collect money for the official sticker from anyone - I hope there will soon be "M9 compatible" lens cloths, camera straps, t-shirts, SD cards etc... I would not want to use a non compatible lens wipe for my CV lens on the M9) . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Elmo Posted September 12, 2009 Share #42 Posted September 12, 2009 The "holy trinity" as per film: 35 50 90 that was my M6 kit. I rarely used the 50 and would not get another. I'm thinking about a 35 and 75 with addition of a 28 or 24 at a later date. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianv Posted September 12, 2009 Share #43 Posted September 12, 2009 I have not decided to buy an M9 yet, but I have decided to set the money aside for one for when the decision is made. Being an early adopter of Digital, I'm going to give this new camera a few months to settle out. Lenses for it will be the classic 1930's, 40's, and 50's glass that I use on my film cameras. Collapsible Summicron, Summarit, Wartime Zeiss Sonnar, Collapsible Nikkor 5cm F2, and 1953 KMZ J-3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted September 12, 2009 Share #44 Posted September 12, 2009 I'm favoring the traditional lenses of RF photography: 28s, 35s (especially) and eventually the 50s. The 35 is once again my favorite lens on an RF camera. Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulrikft Posted September 12, 2009 Share #45 Posted September 12, 2009 My plan is still an used m9 in a year or so, CV 35 1.2 (or maybe 1.4, to avoid the bulk on the 1.2) and a CV 50 1.1 first. Then get a 20-24 somewhere, something. What are the prefered 20-24 prime with at least f/2? I use a 24 2.0 Ai-S on my d700 now, and that little thing.. rocks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markgay Posted September 12, 2009 Share #46 Posted September 12, 2009 I am buying a 50mm Summilux-M ASPH which will be the main lens on my M9. I plan to sell my 18mm Super-Elmar-M and 24mm Elmar-M ASPH. I am keeping my 35mm Summicron-M ASPH and 75mm APO-Summicron-M ASPH. I will probably eventually get a 28. Not sure about a 90. I hope to get an M9 soon, but so far the only thing I've actually ordered is a couple of ZAGG screen protectors. Rocky At times like this, I wish I was a Leica dealer. The lovely money-making sound of the churning of lenses! As a camera maker, Leica's unique ability is to create a camera system that benefits dealers as much, if not more, than the manufacturer. How NOT Canon! That's not a snide comment. I think it explains the loyalty to the system that allows a small manufacturer to survive. The big manufacturers don't need local camera shops. They'd survive perfectly well if Amaxxn took over the world. And challenging camera systems - where buyers need a hands on before parting with cash - would be high and dry. So let's hope a lot more Leica lenses flow into the secondhand system as a result of the M9. All meant in good humour. I'll certainly drop a few lenses when I go FF. Regards, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andalus Posted September 12, 2009 Share #47 Posted September 12, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) 50 Lux ASPG, 24 Elmar, 135 Telyt ASPH Will likely have the 50 attached to the camera 80 percent of the time. I do LOVE that 50 Lux ASPH! Best 50 ever made, IMO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markowich Posted September 12, 2009 Share #48 Posted September 12, 2009 About 3 days without a "what lens?" thread so here is the first one concerning the M9. For those who own it or have ordered it, what lens kit do you plan to use? (and what did you use on the M8 if you owned it) 18 f3.8 (still unsure), 24 summilux, 35 summarit, 50 summiux amd 90 summicrom. thinking about 28 summilux. peter markowich's Photo Galleries at pbase.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted September 13, 2009 Share #49 Posted September 13, 2009 I have a feeling there is a slight preference for 28mm on the M9 rather than 24mm. Leica seems to see it in the same way, since they dropped the 24mm frame line in favour of 135mm. This might be an indication for a short term decision to launch the M9 now - Leica has a very broad 24mm M lens range now, where for 28mm the fastest lens is a Summicron. Otherwise they might have preferred to bring a 28mm Summilux first Matter of personal taste - I couldn't use the 135mm frame line (of my lenses, the 90mm is already the most infrequently used). Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minos Posted September 13, 2009 Share #50 Posted September 13, 2009 I usually work with a two-lens kit: Summicron 35 & Summicron 75. For wide angle (when I know I'll need it), I use a 28 Elmarit. This setup allows me to face just about any situation. It is also fully compatible with my future M9. If I really was to purchase one more lens (addicted...moi?), I'd go for the Summilux 50. But the 35 and 75 are a great set, believe me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted September 13, 2009 Share #51 Posted September 13, 2009 I'm still a bit ambivalent about the M9 (and glad I didn't take up the one offered to me last week) but I'm sure I'll bite soon enough - if only to use my 50 'lux as a proper fifty. If I do get the M9 I doubt I'll use much else other than 35 'lux and 50 'lux. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted September 13, 2009 Share #52 Posted September 13, 2009 I have a feeling there is a slight preference for 28mm on the M9 rather than 24mm. Leica seems to see it in the same way, since they dropped the 24mm frame line in favour of 135mm. This might be an indication for a short term decision to launch the M9 now - Leica has a very broad 24mm M lens range now, where for 28mm the fastest lens is a Summicron. Otherwise they might have preferred to bring a 28mm Summilux first Matter of personal taste - I couldn't use the 135mm frame line (of my lenses, the 90mm is already the most infrequently used). Stefan There is no way to get the 24mm framelines inside the M9 viewfinder. The 21mm line barely fit inside the viewfinder and from some report do not cover what the sensor captures. The 24mm lens on the M8 is really a 32mm lens, 1.33x crop factor. So the 28 on the M9 is 4mm wider then the 24 on the M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted September 13, 2009 Share #53 Posted September 13, 2009 Well, it would have been possible to use a slightly lower magnification. But then the 135mm option would have been out. You can't please everyone. I guess Leica will offer different magnifications later, as they did for M6TTL and M7. It is said the 0.58x M6's viewfinder should have the field of view of the 24mm. Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Ortego Posted September 13, 2009 Share #54 Posted September 13, 2009 Realistically, the 50-lux and 28-cron. On the dream-scape side, a Nocti-.95 ~ Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted September 13, 2009 Share #55 Posted September 13, 2009 The long lenses I did not worry about so much, but I anticipated getting rid of some of the widest. However shooting 18, 24 and 28 mm has turned out to be a big pleasant surprise! I guess the quality all the way into the corners helps to appreciate the magic of the wide angles. And so does the novelty. It certainly gives you a new lease on creativity. I am really enjoying getting reacquainted with my kit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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