Zsolt Arkossy Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share #21 Posted October 4, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi CDColt, Wendy and Melissa, Here are my 2 cents. Selling my M8 to purchase a M9 ( wich I hope is on its way to the shop) I wanted to stick with 2 lenses on a common base and an occasionnal 3rd lens for special occasions. I bought both new a 35 cron asph and a 50 lux asph. I found that the 35 and 50 was too close and it was obvious as I used an old 35 as my main lens on my former M6 that I would keep my 35. I chose the cron vs the lux because of focus shift problems described on the forum. So I sold my 50 lux and bought a 75 cron apo asph wich is IMHo as good as the 50 lux in terms of rendering and IQ. On a FF, 35 for street photography and 75 for portraits and "fashion" are the best combination for me. The 3rd lens will be the super elmar 18 3.8 for landscapes and architecture. PS; CDColt, I saw your work and I find it beautiful. You have a real eye and I feel (don't ask me why) that a M will fit your skills perfectly. All the best, Jean-Luc Jean-Luc, Merci beaucoup mon ami, for the compliments, it means a lot to me... Thank you! Regarding the 35 cron, I sense a consensus among all of you, that it would be a very good option to start with. I am so keen to get started and hold in my hand my camera. But I still need to save some money, I do hope that by February I will be one of the lucky and very happy members of the M community. With a 35 cron, of course :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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artears Posted October 4, 2009 Share #22 Posted October 4, 2009 From the experience that I had with the dslrs and from what I gathered looking at the forums, I decided to go with 35 cron asph and 75 cron apo asph as a two lens combo. I found a nice deal on 75 cron and bought it. Now, I am selling most of my 4/3 equipment to raise funds for a M9... Although I have no experience with these lenses, I think 35-75 combo will be great on a FF camera... I might be able to get the M9 in 2months considering I find one in stock here in the US. 35 cron should wait till February or so... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsolt Arkossy Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share #23 Posted October 4, 2009 Interesting. I heard that the 74 Lux is a great lens, but based on my /Canon/ experience I found the 60-70mm range too short for portrait. For me the 85-100 range seemed to be more pleasing, but again, it is just my opinion, might work differently for others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissah Posted October 4, 2009 Share #24 Posted October 4, 2009 PS; CDColt, I saw your work and I find it beautiful. You have a real eye and I feel (don't ask me why) that a M will fit your skills perfectly. totally agree. some really lovely stuff, and it proves the point that its the photog, not the camera! as for the lens question, thank you all for your kind replies. after posting ive come to realize that my back up m8 and my 28 f/2 cron are a good combo for someone who wants a leica and a really good lens. since mine camera and lens has just recently been adjusted/aligned by DAG, do you all think i should offer them for sell together? before i do sell the 28 ill take her out for another trip arond the block. i do think for me though the 35 is better. as far as the 50 being too close to the 35, i see what you mean. i had thought (for a brief 1/60) to seel my nocti for a 50 f/1 asph. but decided against for just the reason that the 50 and 35 are too close and the nocti is a special lens. this is such a good thread, im hoping others post opinions. thanks, melissa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsolt Arkossy Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share #25 Posted October 4, 2009 Thank you very much, Melissa for the kind comments. I try to spend more time in museums or looking at art books then selecting the gear, and as my most favorite photographer, Sam Abell said: "I resolved to make the quiet in my photographs more compelling". I do like the still, quiet moments and I find difficult to take pictures with a DSLR in these situations, therefore I am looking into the "M" world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWW Posted October 4, 2009 Share #26 Posted October 4, 2009 Either the 35mm ASPH summicron or ASPH summilux are great lenses. I use both (plus the cron V4) and they are all great lenses. Any focus shift on the lux is so slight (in my useage) that it's unnoticeable in real life. Real nice attribute is the smaller size of the cron, especially the V4 which makes the lux feel comparatively big. It depends whether you want the flexibility of the wider max aperture and the look that it brings. The 75mm lux is a special lens, especially as used on the M8, for portraits with a very narrow DOF wide open and smooth bokeh. I'm also anxious to try it out the M9 in terms of FOV. If you want a tighter FOV, the 90mm pre asph summicron is very reasonably priced and should make a good portrait lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted October 4, 2009 Share #27 Posted October 4, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) If the lens should be in family with, or comparable to, the 40mm/2.8 on the Minilux (one of the Worlds Eight Wonders!), the 35/2 ASPH is not a bad choice. It's the relatively same view, the same DOF (stepping down from 40mm to 35mm) and lens quality in terms of details, contrast and overall quality. I personally prefer the more packed view of the 50mm with more straight lines, but the 35 gives the space you need when you're close and don't have time to back away. In essence the 40/2.8 of the Minilux is a very perfect view, but not an option on the M9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsolt Arkossy Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share #28 Posted October 4, 2009 The 75mm lux is a special lens, especially as used on the M8, for portraits with a very narrow DOF wide open and smooth bokeh. Yep. A 75mm on the M8 is almost 100mm therefore a perfect portrait lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnoble Posted October 4, 2009 Share #29 Posted October 4, 2009 Thank you very much, Melissa for the kind comments. I try to spend more time in museums or looking at art books then selecting the gear, and as my most favorite photographer, Sam Abell said: "I resolved to make the quiet in my photographs more compelling". I do like the still, quiet moments and I find difficult to take pictures with a DSLR in these situations, therefore I am looking into the "M" world. CDColt, I must add my voice to those admiring your photography. Some truly wonderful images. There is rather too much focus on the technology rather than on what one can achieve with it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsolt Arkossy Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share #30 Posted October 4, 2009 40mm/2.8 on the Minilux (one of the Worlds Eight Wonders!)... In essence the 40/2.8 of the Minilux is a very perfect view, but not an option on the M9. Thorsten, A few weeks ago I started to read your website and I found it fascinating! Both the essays and leica reviews are just great! I am and will be an RSS subscriber to your site for a long time! Regarding the Minilux, yes, I really-really miss shooting with it. I haven't sold it, so I could still use it, but when I scan the Velvia slides into my computer, the magic disappears as I do not have a top notch scanner (only an old Minolta ScanDual III). (Just one minor correction, for sake of perfection, the Minilux is f/2.4 not f/2.8.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsolt Arkossy Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share #31 Posted October 4, 2009 CDColt, I must add my voice to those admiring your photography. Some truly wonderful images. There is rather too much focus on the technology rather than on what one can achieve with it! Wow! I am so surprised (and so glad) that you visited my site and find it worth commenting. Thank you so much! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharyngula Posted October 4, 2009 Share #32 Posted October 4, 2009 Congratulations!! May I ask you why did you choose the Cron and not the Lux? (size? weight? sharpness? color rendition? Sorry - I did not mean to sound glib. While I certainly appreciate the wider aperture and the "isolation" the shallower DOF the Lux would afford, I chose the Cron ASPH in part because of the size/weight, the excellent reviews and the wide open sharpness. The other pedestrian reason was that a very good deal presented itself to me. A 35 Lux might certainly be in my future but I am confident that I'll be able to "cut my teeth" on the Cron/M9 combination. I might feel a bit differently were it not for the improved ISO sensitivity of the M9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsolt Arkossy Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share #33 Posted October 4, 2009 Thank you for the clarification. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bixi Posted October 4, 2009 Share #34 Posted October 4, 2009 If you are interested what pictures I take, please visit my site: Silent Photo - "Re-live the past" Thank you very much for your kind support and advice! I love your website and I love Budapest (I'm Austrian living in New Zealand). Budapest is one of my favorite cities in the world. Looking at your image and your approach to photography I think that a Rangefinder would be great for you. I used to shoot with a Nikon D700. Two weeks ago I got a M9 and I love it! Good luck. Best, Bixi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha Posted October 4, 2009 Share #35 Posted October 4, 2009 Thank you for the clarification. greetings from Uzhgorod ) misha PHOTOGRAPHY BY MISHA FRIEDMAN Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicaiste Posted October 4, 2009 Share #36 Posted October 4, 2009 A 35 Lux might certainly be in my future but I am confident that I'll be able to "cut my teeth" on the Cron/M9 combination. If this is not vaporware, it may be a good idea to wait: Leica Summilux 35mm update | Leica Rumors Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsolt Arkossy Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share #37 Posted October 4, 2009 I love your website and I love Budapest (I'm Austrian living in New Zealand). Budapest is one of my favorite cities in the world. Looking at your image and your approach to photography I think that a Rangefinder would be great for you. I used to shoot with a Nikon D700. Two weeks ago I got a M9 and I love it! Good luck. Best, Bixi Hi Bixi, It is funny, as my favorite country is Austria! :-) I do visit it at least 3-4 times a year. This summer (and last one as well) I spent with my wife 3 weeks in Tirol (Oetztal, Sölden) and next year we will go back again. We are really in love with the people and the mountains. Let me (and all of us) know about your impression on the M9! Tschuss! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsolt Arkossy Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share #38 Posted October 4, 2009 If this is not vaporware, it may be a good idea to wait: Leica Summilux 35mm update | Leica Rumors Ooops, that's a good catch! Thank you for the info! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted October 4, 2009 Share #39 Posted October 4, 2009 HI CDColt Welcome! What a great start, you link to a fantastic website, and then post a succession of interesting and interested posts. (it's a kind of compliment you know ) I've only been shooting rangefinder since the M8 came out (well, a little before with an M6). There is a fantastic freedom about it. I've collected (too many) lenses, but my lens selection has certainly changed with the M9 I've had an M9 for a little while now, I'm finding that my beloved 75 'cron is staying at home a lot more, and the humble (and small) 90 elmarit seems to be very popular - I've read great reports of the new 90 summarit, which is even smaller. So, for me the primary lenses are: 28 summicron Asph 50 summilux Asph 90 elmarit. Cropping is always a possibility, but for landscape work the 28 'cron simply cannot be beaten, it has a lovely feel about it, and it's sharp to the corners - it's also pretty small (as long as you leave off the huge lens hood. Other favorites include the tiny (and cheap) 35 summarit, the WideAngleTriElmar. Good luck with your choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bixi Posted October 4, 2009 Share #40 Posted October 4, 2009 The old German definition of 'professor' was 'jemand der von einer anderer Meinung ist' -- 'somebody who is of a different opinion' -- and that is a good definition of 'Leica enthusiast' too. The old man from the Age of Absent-minded Professors This is funny . I like it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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