kshapero
South Florida Man
My Leica Steel Rim 35mm f1.4 Summilux just came it. I love it. So I am going to go solo with it; with my Leica M-10.
I paid a lot of money, so why not use it?
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agentlossing
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That's a pretty setup right there!
wlewisiii
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I love all my classic 50's - right now I'm on a Sonnar kick so especially the Zeiss 50/2 from 1937 & the Nikkor 50/1.4 - so I know what you mean. Neither are in the same ballpark but the reality is that's what a camera or a lens is for - to be used. They exist as tools to be make light into images over and over and over and if they get dinged up and brassed well, so much the better... My 240 is just barely starting to show signs of use, but I'm trying... that's the fun right? Otherwise why bother?
I want to see pictures from them 😀
I want to see pictures from them 😀
Retro-Grouch
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Yes, use it! I've had a bad habit of buying nice stuff, then not using it because it was too nice to take out into the dirty, scary world. I recently took a load of twenty-year-old, very nice and virtually unused clothing to the thrift store because I, ahem, "outgrew" it. Lesson learned.
Richard G
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I usually put a new lens on the camera and leave it there for ages. I fell over (was tripped by a low wire) and fell on the road with a Leica and binoculars. A minor bright mark on the top of the camera. Bad graze on my arm. Almost run over by the rubbish collection truck. That’s the sum total of visible damage to any equipment in decades. I did bend the focus lever of my Summaron M, needing repair. Can’t see any fracture likely on resale by using your lens. Can’t see the price being justified if you don’t use it. I love putting silver lenses on a black camera.
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Bolo Kukus
en vacances...
Nice lens. I reckon any lens sold new by Leitz should come with a sign for the user to wear. I AM A LEICA PERSON.
(Says he with a 50+ year old Summaron 35/3.5 LTM on a iif. With a Hoya UV and a China-made lens hood!!)
(Says he with a 50+ year old Summaron 35/3.5 LTM on a iif. With a Hoya UV and a China-made lens hood!!)
Retro-Grouch
Veteran
For shame!!! 😉
lxmike
M2 fan.
thats a very elegant set up
Godfrey
somewhat colored
JeffS7444
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I invested a lot of money; the toys are a nice byproduct.
Bolo Kukus
en vacances...
I admit it.
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
It is good idea. One camera and lens.And solo. I forgot what is exclusive on OP's M-A...
kshapero
South Florida Man
When I bought this lens, I was thinking of not opening the box and own it as an investment. But I have opened it and now I am using it.
farlymac
PF McFarland
That's the spirit, Kivi! Better than worrying about keeping it pristine and hidden away somewhere you don't remember where it was stashed.
PF
PF
sojournerphoto
Veteran
I would feel guilty not using it!
Enjot
Enjot
kshapero
South Florida Man
Pioneer
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Aren't quiet cameras fun to use?
sojournerphoto
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Just to say I think this a marvellous picture. Love the light - from bright white fading across to the dark left, the clarity and clean colour and the simple moment caught.
nightlight
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Retro-Grouch
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My Bronica S2A thinks you're a bad person. 😉
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