35 Summicron ASPH non coded

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I am thinking of using my 35mmASPH non coded on a Leica M8. Will this marriage work ok or should I look for a coded 35.
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Yes, it will - but you may not get optimal image quality. Ideally, you'd want both UV/IR filter and coding. The in-camera correction is less important at 35mm than it is for wider lenses, but still noticeable.
 
I thought that without the UV/IR Filter on any lens when you're using a Leica M8 will have a magenta cast to the output image, right or wrong?
 
Correct to some extent - only really noticeable in certain lighting conditions (e.g., artificial light).
 
Without the UV/IR filter, you will get increased IR sensitivity on all of your images. That increased sensitivity just happens to look like a magenta cast when you're shooting what would normally be dark/black objects in certain lighting conditions (e.g., many "black" materials under incandescent). If you're shooting outdoors, the increased IR sensitivity noticeably affects the appearance of foliage, etc., but obviously doesn't turn it magenta.

elshaneo said:
I thought that without the UV/IR Filter on any lens when you're using a Leica M8 will have a magenta cast to the output image, right or wrong?
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During the brief period I was without a UV/IR Cut filter, I only ever noticed the magenta cast on black clothing in strong daylight myself.
 
I agree with Bobfrance - and then only on synthetics, although there was an LFI article that showed an IR effect with natural fabric. IMO/IME it's a less common problem than the internet hype would lead you to believe, but that depends a little on what your shooting, obviously.
 
Be aware that the IR contamination will affect foliage also and render 'dirty' greens at times.

The 35 'cron can be used with the UV/IR without coding, although obviously coding the lens is preferable. It's very easy to code by hand with a sharpie if necessary.
 
elshaneo said:
I thought that without the UV/IR Filter on any lens when you're using a Leica M8 will have a magenta cast to the output image, right or wrong?
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Not a cast. Different colours are affected differently. A cast would be simple to correct. This is not.
 
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