CL and 7artisans 50mm

[jbharrill1]

Has anyone tried this new 7artisans 50mm m mount lens on a CL? I know that you shouldn't use a collapsable lens on the CL due to the meter cell getting hit when its collapsed. I've read that the 7 artisans lens extends pretty far and needs a deeper lens cap for the back of it which got me thinking that this lens could possibly hit the meter cell the same way a collapsable would? If not this seems like a near perfect set up for me for my first step into the world of Leica.

As always thanks a bunch guys!

 

[chambrenoire]

Since the CL's body is so small and only has frames for 40/90 mm, it wouldn't be the ultimate camera for this chunky lens. I'd strongly recommend you use another body.. Here's a picture of it mounted on my CLE, which is slightly larger than the CL.

 

[jbharrill1]

My CL (The 50th anniversary) does indeed have 50mm framelines. Maybe other versions don't?

I'm not so concerned with the physical appearance of the lens on the camera (being to big and clunky for such a small body) but more just whether or not this lens will end up destroying the light meter/not being compatible. Thank you for the quick reply Chambrenoire

 

[besk]

The rangefinder isn't accurate enough for consistent focusing accuracy past f2.4 or so.

 

[css9450]

Seems like an unlikely first choice for a 50mm. Do you need an f1.1? I had never heard of this lens until I saw this post, so I Googled it and saw pics of it on Amazon. Judging by the pictures, I don't think it protrudes as far as, say, a Jupiter 12, which is one lens that can't be mounted on the CL. But don't go by my guesses; I would hate to be wrong.

There are a lot of other choices for a 50mm besides the obvious Leica lenses. I use a Konica M-Hexanon f2, a Jupiter-8 f2, a Nikkor f2 and a Canon f1.8 on my CL, all 50mm. Plus the M-Rokkor 40mm that is native to the camera anyway. And in-between, I have a Rokkor 45mm. I like them all. But I am first to admit I rarely shoot close to wide open, so maybe your needs are different, hence the f1.1

 

[leicapixie]

First, I am anti CL, sorry. Poor experiences of friends and others.
It is not reliable, the RF is way too short for such a "fast" lens.
A M is not that much larger and has a good RF.
I sold lenses that went too deep on other cameras, Nikon-F and 21mm!
The mirror needed to be raised.
Seeing newer cameras with latest ENORMOUS large lenses is really sad.
It does look nice but too bulky.

 

[css9450]

^
Its posts like those that made me want a CL in the first place. Still waiting for it to break, or whatever.

 

[splitimageview]

The CL can handle 50/1.4 in terms of rangefinder accuracy, but a 50/1.1 is a bit beyond.

CLE shouldn't be a problem.

RF Accuracy chart

 

[Huss]

The CL can handle 50/1.4 in terms of rangefinder accuracy, but a 50/1.1 is a bit beyond.

CLE shouldn't be a problem.

RF Accuracy chart

It partially blocks the rangefinder window (not view finder window) on my CLE due to it size. I'm assuming the same for the CL. This makes it very very hard to focus.

 

[splitimageview]

Yeah, that would be even more of a problem. 🙂

 

[dugrant153]

I'm a Leica CL owner and I love the camera but...

I'm a Leica CL owner and I love the camera but...

One other item that hasn't been brought up yet is potential blockage of the viewfinder window. I found that with certain lens hoods OR if my lens had a thick lens ring or tab, it would actually block out the little rangefinder window and negate your ability to focus.

I'm not sure how big the 7Artisans 50mm f1.1 is but something to consider on the Leica CL. This is not an issue on the Leica M due to the placement of the rangefinder window.

I've been able to focus a 50mm F1.5 pretty easily if there's enough light.

 

[f16sunshine]

My CL (The 50th anniversary) does indeed have 50mm framelines. Maybe other versions don't?

I'm not so concerned with the physical appearance of the lens on the camera (being to big and clunky for such a small body) but more just whether or not this lens will end up destroying the light meter/not being compatible. Thank you for the quick reply Chambrenoire

It seems like the answer about rear element depth may come from you.

Many years ago I used a cl. It’s great with the 40mm and I also used an ltm cv21 w/external vf.

There are many better body choices for a fast 50mm.... I would even rather a bessa r2 than a cl.
My guess is you can make a cl work with this lens but will soon be looking for another body to use it on.
Cheers

 

[jbharrill1]

Thanks a bunch everyone...looks like I'm going to be sticking with my original plan and try to find a minolta rokkor 40mm f2.

 

[intangiblethings]

Since the CL's body is so small and only has frames for 40/90 mm, it wouldn't be the ultimate camera for this chunky lens. I'd strongly recommend you use another body.

Have you developed any photos? Have you been happy with it thus far?

 

[chambrenoire]

Have you developed any photos? Have you been happy with it thus far?

Yes, only from my Sony A7R. Lovely lens, especially for the price!

 

[Huss]

Have you developed any photos? Have you been happy with it thus far?

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