Shab
Veteran
I also think that you can own the 50 mm Planar and C-Sonnar side-by-side. For me, what tipped the scales towards starting with the Planar was actually the min. focus distcance (0.7 m vs. 0.9 m on the Sonnar).
That being said, it doesn't mean that I will never get the Sonnar. Quite on the contrary, I will eventually need a 2nd body, and here in Germany, they basically give away the Sonnar for €100 extra with the body, so who could pass on that?
ZI + C Sonnar = ZI + 100 Euro??
In which shop?
kossi008
Photon Counter
Sorry, it seems my info was outdated.
It used to be something like 1400 € for the body only, and 1500 € for the body plus Sonnar, in several shops.
in the meantime, most shops have brought the price for the body down to more realistic levels, making the distance larger...
Some examples...
fotologisch.de lists the body at 1348 €, the combo at 1588 €.
AFA.de lists the body at 999 €, the combo at 1499 €.
It used to be something like 1400 € for the body only, and 1500 € for the body plus Sonnar, in several shops.
in the meantime, most shops have brought the price for the body down to more realistic levels, making the distance larger...
Some examples...
fotologisch.de lists the body at 1348 €, the combo at 1588 €.
AFA.de lists the body at 999 €, the combo at 1499 €.
EdwardKaraa
Well-known
Some great info. Thanks!
Shab
Veteran
Yes, really good info. Thanks!!
noimmunity
scratch my niche
I also think that you can own the 50 mm Planar and C-Sonnar side-by-side. For me, what tipped the scales towards starting with the Planar was actually the min. focus distcance (0.7 m vs. 0.9 m on the Sonnar).
I had both at the same time.
I forced myself to give up the Planar as a precondition for getting a 75 summicron. The planar made some lovely images. But 75 is a special focal length (for me).
In regards to the OP, given his lens outfit, I would need at least one additional lens with an aperture of f/1.5 or larger. Since he appreciates ZM lenses so much, that leaves only the C Sonnar.
Turtle
Veteran
Why not 2 x ZI and a M6. I dont have a M9 but I do shoot primarily with a MP and a couple of M6s. I don't think you are crazy, after all, how else would you have redundancy and the ability to carry different focal lengths ready to go? To do this with M9s would be rather expensive.
Snapper_uk
Well-known
Sorry, it seems my info was outdated.
It used to be something like 1400 € for the body only, and 1500 € for the body plus Sonnar, in several shops.
in the meantime, most shops have brought the price for the body down to more realistic levels, making the distance larger...
Some examples...
fotologisch.de lists the body at 1348 €, the combo at 1588 €.
AFA.de lists the body at 999 €, the combo at 1499 €.
That's interesting... A ZI + ZM Sonnar would cost us about 2,600 € over here. You wonder how we can ever afford to do photography in the UK.
hellomikmik
Well-known
by the way websites afa.de and fotologisch.de doesn't work. or is it me?
MCTuomey
Veteran
Eventually you will have to get the ZM C Sonnar!
Sshhhhh ...
helen.HH
To Light & Love ...
Tres Cooool ... congrats
I sometimes Lust for a Zi...
I sometimes Lust for a Zi...
Though I do like Frances's 50 Summarit.
While I do not know Frances' version, I do like mine a lot. It is truly an underrated lens. I guess it doesn't fulfill the snob factor for most Leica users since it is "cheap." Super tiny, short focus throw, and the Leica look... nice.
EdwardKaraa
Well-known
Why not 2 x ZI and a M6. I dont have a M9 but I do shoot primarily with a MP and a couple of M6s. I don't think you are crazy, after all, how else would you have redundancy and the ability to carry different focal lengths ready to go? To do this with M9s would be rather expensive.
That would be when I win the lottery next time
But you're right, I'm not going to sell the M6 so soon, as long as my financial situation allows.
EdwardKaraa
Well-known
Since he appreciates ZM lenses so much, that leaves only the C Sonnar.
To be honest, I'm trying to stay away from Leica lenses for my own sake
I know I couldn't afford the ones that I really like.
noimmunity
scratch my niche
To be honest, I'm trying to stay away from Leica lenses for my own sake![]()
I know I couldn't afford the ones that I really like.
Between CV, ZM and legacy lenses, there's a lot to choose from.
MCTuomey
Veteran
That would be when I win the lottery next timeI would love to have 3 M9 hanging from my neck
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Makes me recall photos of Eisenstadt with several M-bodies hanging from his neck on different length straps, each with a different focal length lens mounted, ready-to-go. Who needs bags when you can do M necklaces?
MCTuomey
Veteran
To be honest, I'm trying to stay away from Leica lenses for my own sake![]()
I know I couldn't afford the ones that I really like.
The good news is that you don't need them. Just be sure not to confuse "need" with "want" and your wallet will thank you.
EdwardKaraa
Well-known
The good news is that you don't need them. Just be sure not to confuse "need" with "want" and your wallet will thank you.
That is certainly a very sound advice, Mike!
EdwardKaraa
Well-known
I received today the black body. I'm really impressed. This camera is very elegant, and dare I say, sexy
While the M6 looks and feels like a Panzer, the ZI feels more delicate and refined. I love it already
While the M6 looks and feels like a Panzer, the ZI feels more delicate and refined. I love it already
joeswe
Well-known
by the way websites afa.de and fotologisch.de doesn't work. or is it me?
don't know about afa, but fotologisch was a typo, this link will get you there:
http://www.fotologisch.com/Kameras-und-Objektive__k_547.html
John
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