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Your 3 favorite M-lenses...
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JoelM
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I've had those lenses for a few years now and have no trouble with focus. Also have the 75 summilux. I guess that those might be my 3 M lenses. But, I agree that the new M might make them more desirable as focus becomes more of a non issue. Perhaps Leica will come out with a 180mm f2 or f2.8 lens in the near future.
I don't have the close-up gizmos for the 90/4, but wouldn't mind picking them up on the cheap some day. Doubt that will ever happen.
Cheers,
Joel
Godfrey
Well-known member
I have way more M-mount lenses than I really need, yet I'm loathe to part with any of them. And they're mostly not Leica lenses ...
Color-Skopar 21/4
Color-Skoper 28/3.5
Ultron 28/2
Color-Skopar 35/2.5
M-Rokkor 40/2 II
Nokton 40/1.4
Nokton 50/1.5
Color-Skopar 50/2.5
M-Rokkor 90/4
Hektor 135/4.5
Sheesh, ten lenses. But I like all of them, even though they're relatively inexpensive compared to the Leica lenses.
What are my favorites? It depends somewhat on the camera, but I have to say I've used the M-Rokkors (both 40 and 90), the Nokton 40, the Color-Skopar 28, and the Nokton 50 the most. I have four M-mount bodies now:
- The set I use with the GXR most is 21-40/1.4-90
- The set I use with the CL most is 40/2-90
- The set I use with M9 most is 35-50/1.5-135
- The set I use with M4-2 most is 21-50/2.5
(I'd like to add the Summarit or Summicron 75 and Biogon 25/2.8 ZM to the kit eventually too, mostly for use with M9. That damn Magpie Syndrome is a murderous thing on the bank account... )
Color-Skopar 21/4
Color-Skoper 28/3.5
Ultron 28/2
Color-Skopar 35/2.5
M-Rokkor 40/2 II
Nokton 40/1.4
Nokton 50/1.5
Color-Skopar 50/2.5
M-Rokkor 90/4
Hektor 135/4.5
Sheesh, ten lenses. But I like all of them, even though they're relatively inexpensive compared to the Leica lenses.
What are my favorites? It depends somewhat on the camera, but I have to say I've used the M-Rokkors (both 40 and 90), the Nokton 40, the Color-Skopar 28, and the Nokton 50 the most. I have four M-mount bodies now:
- The set I use with the GXR most is 21-40/1.4-90
- The set I use with the CL most is 40/2-90
- The set I use with M9 most is 35-50/1.5-135
- The set I use with M4-2 most is 21-50/2.5
(I'd like to add the Summarit or Summicron 75 and Biogon 25/2.8 ZM to the kit eventually too, mostly for use with M9. That damn Magpie Syndrome is a murderous thing on the bank account... )
Nothing is wrong with you (I think ;p), I love the 50crons, having a lux or noct is simply just different, hence the latest 50cron is a flagship model. Also why some people have multiple 50s, especially if that is their favorite FL.
Ario Arioldi
Member
Summilux 50 Asph
Summicron 28
Summicron 75
Summicron 28
Summicron 75
Gary Clennan
New member
In no order:
28 Elmarit asph
ZM18
90 Cron
I have many others I love as well...
28 Elmarit asph
ZM18
90 Cron
I have many others I love as well...
Hosermage
Active member
1. 50'Lux ASPH, best lens for my favorite focal length
2. 35'Cron V4, best ergonomics ever
3. ???
I only have a 28mm Elmarit ASPH and 90mm Elmarit-M left, but can't say that I'm committed to keep either. Will probably upgrade to 28'Cron when the opportunity arise, and just received the 90mm so no judgement yet.
2. 35'Cron V4, best ergonomics ever
3. ???
I only have a 28mm Elmarit ASPH and 90mm Elmarit-M left, but can't say that I'm committed to keep either. Will probably upgrade to 28'Cron when the opportunity arise, and just received the 90mm so no judgement yet.
iiiNelson
Well-known member
1) 35/2 Summicron ASPH
2) 50/2 ZM Planar
3) 35/1.2 Nokton II
If I had another I'd say it was a toss up between the 90 Summicron Pre-ASPH I got for a steal or the 24 Elmar. It's very much like the 24 Elmarit in the way it draws, slightly slower, and crazy sharp. Probably will add a 50 Summilux or 75 Summicron next though. That new CV 21/1.8 is interesting too.
2) 50/2 ZM Planar
3) 35/1.2 Nokton II
If I had another I'd say it was a toss up between the 90 Summicron Pre-ASPH I got for a steal or the 24 Elmar. It's very much like the 24 Elmarit in the way it draws, slightly slower, and crazy sharp. Probably will add a 50 Summilux or 75 Summicron next though. That new CV 21/1.8 is interesting too.
50 lux asph
28 cron asph
90 cron pre asph
A very close 4th is the 75 cron asph. I want that lens back. The 28 just gives me pleasure every time I use it. I am not proficient with wider lenses because of the compositional elements required. The 50 is perfect. The 90 is great for portraits in my book. Would love to try the 135 apo and 75 lux. Frank
28 cron asph
90 cron pre asph
A very close 4th is the 75 cron asph. I want that lens back. The 28 just gives me pleasure every time I use it. I am not proficient with wider lenses because of the compositional elements required. The 50 is perfect. The 90 is great for portraits in my book. Would love to try the 135 apo and 75 lux. Frank
Vivek, I once had a 35/2 pre-asph for many years which served me very well.
However after getting a 35/1.4asph and not being able to code the Version of the 35/2 I had I sold the Summicron.
Some years later I wanted to have a small 35mm lens again. After looking at images on the web from both the 35 Summicron and the 35 Summarit I decided to give the Summarit a try. My findings were a slightly smoother bokeh and a little less contrasty rendering combined with a lower price for the Summarit. Giving up 1/5 f-stop was not so much of a problem for me.
The Summarit is also very flare resistent- I use it without hood all the time without any problems.
So nothing against the Summciron 35 asph and I bet there are areas where it is better than the Summarit, but the 35 Summarit is such a good lens that I guess it is a strong competitor for the 35 Summicron.
Actually, with the new Live View feature, I suspect prices of lenses may not rise as much, seeing that M Type 240 owners will be able to use OEM lenses like the M-Hexanon, LTM lenses, etc without worrying about calibration and collimation. It's kinda hard to say, but I was hoping prices of M lenses would go up.
If anything, if the M-E is readily available at USD4k-ish, it would probably jack up demand for M lenses
Kokoshawnuff
New member
Not to say this is my three lens set, because the 35 and 50 are too close but:
35 cron asph
50 lux asph
90 macro elmar
(my fourth would be the near perfect Telyt 135)
35 cron asph
50 lux asph
90 macro elmar
(my fourth would be the near perfect Telyt 135)
seakayaker
Active member
. . . . . this could change on any given day of the week.
1. 35/2 Cron ASPH
2. 50/1.4 Lux ASPH
3. 75/2 APO Cron ASPH
I do love using the 24/3.8 Elmar and 28/1.9 Ultron ASPH when going wider. Then there is 90 Elmarit. Another fast 50 with the Zeiss C Sonnar T* . . . . . then the screw mounts with adaptors.
As others have mentioned, don't sell unless you need to, there will be a regret or two.
1. 35/2 Cron ASPH
2. 50/1.4 Lux ASPH
3. 75/2 APO Cron ASPH
I do love using the 24/3.8 Elmar and 28/1.9 Ultron ASPH when going wider. Then there is 90 Elmarit. Another fast 50 with the Zeiss C Sonnar T* . . . . . then the screw mounts with adaptors.
As others have mentioned, don't sell unless you need to, there will be a regret or two.
ashwinrao1
Active member
I'd have to say, size non-withstanding
#1: 35 lux FLE
# 2: Tie: Noctilux f/0.95 or SUmmilux 50 asph (though if forced, summilux wins on size and close focus)
#3: 24 Lux asph
Judging M glass is hard, as there is so much fantastic glass and unique looks....I typically try to find a size/useability balance, so if you had to ask what I thought was a practical kit...
21 SE
35 LUX FLE
50 LUX ASPH
90 ELMARIT or APO-Cron
#1: 35 lux FLE
# 2: Tie: Noctilux f/0.95 or SUmmilux 50 asph (though if forced, summilux wins on size and close focus)
#3: 24 Lux asph
Judging M glass is hard, as there is so much fantastic glass and unique looks....I typically try to find a size/useability balance, so if you had to ask what I thought was a practical kit...
21 SE
35 LUX FLE
50 LUX ASPH
90 ELMARIT or APO-Cron