M7+ 35 + 75 combo. Need your advise

Hello,

The lens carrier is Leica made, and attaches to the tripod screw. Years ago, a similar device was made by Benser, which held not one but two lenses. They come up on ebay regularly.
Anyway, the carrier has a sort of cut out into which the bottom of the body sits so it is quite secure, and does not move around once it's screwed The lens mount works fast, and is easy to get a lens switch done.
Essentially, having to put a back lens cap on, is dispensed with.
Having a lens in the carrier changes the feel, and weight. Holding a Leica M, with a lens ( especially a heavy one, like a 75 Summicron) in the carrier, is not so comfortable for carrying around the neck. But then again a motor drive alters the feel and weight, in a similar way.
It is not a popular accessory, but for me, an interesting one. Everything is right there. No looking, no fumbling.
When I use a two lens walkabout set with the carrier, I remove the strap, and prefer to take it out of a bag, shoot, and return all to the bag.
if you ever see one try it out for balance an feel. It really is not so bad

Rafael
 
wlewisii said:
There's a funky M rear lens cap that screws into the tripod hole. You'd have your second lens there, under the camera for semi-fast switch out.
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You can also glue two back caps together for simpler lens switching.

StuartR said:
The 75mm summilux is hard to focus in low light solely because it has extremely little depth of field wide open.
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Actually this is not an argument between two lenses of equal focal length. Focusing a 75/1.4 isn't harder than a 75/2 for all the apertures that the latter offers. It only becomes harder for those apertures where you couldn't have taken pictures the 75/2 anyway.

Philipp
 
The reason I like the 'Lux 75 is the rendering of highlights and subtle colours.
 

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rxmd said:
You can also glue two back caps together for simpler lens switching.


Actually this is not an argument between two lenses of equal focal length. Focusing a 75/1.4 isn't harder than a 75/2 for all the apertures that the latter offers. It only becomes harder for those apertures where you couldn't have taken pictures the 75/2 anyway.

Philipp
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Philipp -- you are absolutely right, and that was what I was trying to convey. It appears that I missed my mark. One reason that it is a bit harder to focus, however, is that the focus throw is much longer, and the focusing ring is damped much more heavily. The 75mm summicron focuses fairly lightly and has a short throw, which makes it a bit easier to handle, though perhaps not as precise.

Jaapv -- I agree with you. The rendering of highlights and colors on the summilux (and tones in black and white) is superb. It is one of the reasons the lens is so nice. There are many less easily quantifiable reasons that the 75 1.4 is a great lens, and I think this is one of them.
 
Hi, guys,

I must really apologize that had no time to express my great thanks to your valuable opinion and suggestions, since I was away for quite a long time!
Imust say that I am still hunting for used M7 and lenses:

Here sre a few more questions: since I am going to stick to 35+75 combo, I am considering 0.85 viewfinder to have 75 framelines bigger. I really did not like 50/75 frame in 0.72. It looks pretty small, although I may be too much spoiled with Contax 645 prism.))

1) What's your view on 0.85?
2) Are 35mm lines clearly visible?
3) By how much 50/75 frame will be bigger to compare with 0.72?

I really like more classic 35/50/75 focal distances, although I can always buy an xternal viewfinder if I will plan to go wider in future.


Thank you very much for your opinion and support!

regards,
Alex
 
Nachkebia said:
75 cron is very very desirable :D anyhow next year plan includes MP (0.75) with 75 cron :D
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In which case, do not - repeat, do not- remove the 75 framelines from the M7. It will be criminal when you get the Cron 75!!!! ;)
 
Nachkebia said:
I don`t plan to use 75 on my M7 (0.58) even thinking of getting 1.25 magnifier for 50mm lux :D
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Oh, I didn't know it was the 0.58 magnification. It makes sense then to remove the 75 framelines. :)

Incidentally, I am also interested in the 1.25 magnifier - I 've seen it in use on a friend's MP 0.72, I thought I was looking through an M3 viewfinder. Impressive.
 
From my understanding, you can screw it on permanently right? I mean you don`t have to hold it everytime you look through, am I wrong? :)
 
StuartR said:
The 75mm summilux is hard to focus in low light solely because it has extremely little depth of field wide open. A .85 will help a bit, but there is no real cure. Your only option is to either put a bit more distance between you and your subject, or make sure they are still and you have locked proper focus before you shoot.
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The extra distance is necessary due to the crop factor. The effective angle of view of the 75mm lens is reduced when used with the M8.
 
I am sorry, what are we talking about here? I am pretty sure I was talking about the M7, not the M8...
 
I started out with the 35 Asph Summicron - 75 Summilux combo and over time reversed to the 35 Asph Summilux - 75 Summicron combo.

Basically, I had acquired all of these lenses and downsized to what I currently have. I don't see a particular "photo" advantage to either combo. I just prefer the handling better with the latter pair of lenses.
 
Alex Krasotkin said:
1) What's your view on 0.85?
2) Are 35mm lines clearly visible?
3) By how much 50/75 frame will be bigger to compare with 0.72?
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When you look through a .85 finder the 35mm frame lines are tight - comparable to the 28mm frame lines in a .72 finder. The .85 finder would work out nicely for the 35/75 combo. However, if you wear glasses, the .72 finder might work out better for you.
 
My compact, travel kit is a .72 MP, or a .85x M6, & 35 & 75 Summicrons. The 75 Summilux was way to large fur me. I really really like the 75 cron--not much bigger than a 50mm...and stunning IQ.

To me, this is the most compact, flexible set. I would love to remove the 28 &135 framelines from all my RF's that have them--since I have a 28mm external finder, and have never used a 135mm on a Leica--Just way too big & noticable for the kind of shooting I do.
 
BillBlackwell said:
When you look through a .85 finder the 35mm frame lines are tight - comparable to the 28mm frame lines in a .72 finder. The .85 finder would work out nicely for the 35/75 combo. However, if you wear glasses, the .72 finder might work out better for you.
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Alex started this thread in August of last year. He's probably made his mind up by now. ;)
 
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