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SAKIIMAGES
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Hi all,
Well its been over a month since I invested in rangefinder photography by buying an M8 with a 28mm Cron. I have always looked at owning a leica but with the digital age around us I opted for a Canon 1DS MKII a while back... very happy with it too...However I was drawn to the M8 when it came out and since I picked it up I can not let it go. Something raw about using a camera like this brings me back to my childhood years. So now I am looking at a reducing bank balance as I try and build up my lens kit for it.
I am about to purchase a 75Lux as I am in love with the way it draws at f1.4-f2. I also have a 50mm f1.5 CV (I will wait for a new Leica Nocti when it comes out and I have won lotto. So for now I am looking at the a wider angle option and a standard lens option (for me being the film 50mm range) which is approx 35mm lens on the M8.
I'd like peoples view on these 2 focal lengths and what type of gear would be ideal. I have been looking at the Zeiss 18mm f/4 Distagon (good price point and well built lens) and considering the 35mm Cron. I think the 35 cron option even though a superb lens will be a tough call for me as I do like low light shooting so the extra stop would be nice but not sure I can afford a 35mm 1.4Lux, maybe the 35 1.4 Noktor Classic... however its not Leica nor Zeiss quality (or is it?)
Anyhow I probably started another thread which has been answered in various places but hope you can assist... and yes I know at the end of the day its all about the images not the lens, but I am a sucker for good glass.
Cheers
Well its been over a month since I invested in rangefinder photography by buying an M8 with a 28mm Cron. I have always looked at owning a leica but with the digital age around us I opted for a Canon 1DS MKII a while back... very happy with it too...However I was drawn to the M8 when it came out and since I picked it up I can not let it go. Something raw about using a camera like this brings me back to my childhood years. So now I am looking at a reducing bank balance as I try and build up my lens kit for it.
I am about to purchase a 75Lux as I am in love with the way it draws at f1.4-f2. I also have a 50mm f1.5 CV (I will wait for a new Leica Nocti when it comes out and I have won lotto. So for now I am looking at the a wider angle option and a standard lens option (for me being the film 50mm range) which is approx 35mm lens on the M8.
I'd like peoples view on these 2 focal lengths and what type of gear would be ideal. I have been looking at the Zeiss 18mm f/4 Distagon (good price point and well built lens) and considering the 35mm Cron. I think the 35 cron option even though a superb lens will be a tough call for me as I do like low light shooting so the extra stop would be nice but not sure I can afford a 35mm 1.4Lux, maybe the 35 1.4 Noktor Classic... however its not Leica nor Zeiss quality (or is it?)
Anyhow I probably started another thread which has been answered in various places but hope you can assist... and yes I know at the end of the day its all about the images not the lens, but I am a sucker for good glass.
Cheers