Help me find a lens for my M6

[Ko.Fe.]

I have v550 and I've had few bw 1800 dpi scans printed on 8x10. Absolutely no problem.
Is it better to have dedicated 135 scanner, like this automated Pakon scanner? Yes.

But if sharpness is the only factor, why waste money on Leica RF gear? Where are some modern DSLR lenses which works on SLR, doesn't cost as much as RF lenses and have aspherical elements.
I also took shots with used 50$-75$ SLR lenses and it was as sharp as used 750-1500 RF lenses.

 

[darkrami]

If sharpness is your main goal, my advice is not for you.
I care not for sharpness but content.
A medium format camera will leave 35mm far behind,
in quality. Tonal range, creaminess and appearance of resolution.
4x5" will outdistance one and all. except 8x10".

The "craze" for sharpness is all apparent, esp. since digital.
I mainly work in streets, candid and portraiture.
My needs diametrically opposed to sharpness only.😀

I get your point. I'm trying to distance myself from the technical stuff and concentrating more on the content.

 

[mfogiel]

I see two questions here:
-which lens to buy, so that it makes good photos in low light
-which lens will be sharper.
My idea is, there was something wrong with the collimation of your Leica or the Skopar, because this lens should be quite sharp even wide open. most likely it's your Leica, because as you have said, you don't get great sharpness even with the Leica ASPH lenses.
BTW, for zone focusing, I'd use a 28mm lens at most, if working close.
My suggestion is to get the Summilux 50 pre asph, which is a compact and very versatile lens, sharp enough wide open for some inside shots, and delivering very good detail stopped down to f8.0. But first of all, verify your Leica's rangefinder - the first test is by trying to focus on the moon, to see if you can align the double image precisely.

 

[mpaniagua]

I see two questions here:
-which lens to buy, so that it makes good photos in low light
-which lens will be sharper.
My idea is, there was something wrong with the collimation of your Leica or the Skopar, because this lens should be quite sharp even wide open. most likely it's your Leica, because as you have said, you don't get great sharpness even with the Leica ASPH lenses.
BTW, for zone focusing, I'd use a 28mm lens at most, if working close.
My suggestion is to get the Summilux 50 pre asph, which is a compact and very versatile lens, sharp enough wide open for some inside shots, and delivering very good detail stopped down to f8.0. But first of all, verify your Leica's rangefinder - the first test is by trying to focus on the moon, to see if you can align the double image precisely.

Agree on the Summilux. Sharpness is pretty good and balanced. There is a certain "creaminess" that I dont get with the Summicron thats looks pretty good, really suitable for portraits and indoors shots. Dont totally agree about it being compact though. Its a big bigger than Summicron, but this is normal, due to the lens speed.

 

[darkrami]

So I finally decided and bought what was described as a "near mint" Summicron-50mm F2. It's an early V4 with the bear tab. It will be delivered next Wednesday!

https://flic.kr/p/LkA6vE

 

[Ko.Fe.]

bear tab

Hawesome!!!!

 

[richard_l]

So I finally decided and bought what was described as a "near mint" Summicron-50mm F2. It's an early V4 with the bear tab. It will be delivered next Wednesday!

https://flic.kr/p/LkA6vE

That is a splendid choice!!! Hope you enjoy it.

 

[scigeek]

One problem I had with an M6 (still do sometimes) is camera-shake. Doen't matter what lens is on there if you shake. If all lenses are already used on the M6 then I guess that answers that question.
I bought a little 3.5 5cm Elmar for my 111c recently, and that is a sharp lens….
£122 - which I consider very good value, and of course it keeps it all in the Leica family 🙂 .

Tudor window - detail. The Lodge House, Ludlow Castle 2016.