eleskin
Well-known
For the M8/M9, if you just had two lenses to pick from to carry around, which two and why?
I have a bunch of lenses, Leica and non Leica. The two I have chosen for my M8 are:
1. The Voigtlander 15mm Super Wide Heliar
2. The Voigtlander 35 f1.2 Nokton
Why? I tend to shoot mostly moderate to wide angle (this is where the M series shines anyway) and these two lenses are the most versatile I have ever used in 21 years of shooting. The 15mm Super Wide Heliar is wonderful in price, sharpness, little distortion, and is very small. It is extremely useful in hip level street shooting, photographing children moving around, interiors, landscapes, group shots, panoramas when weaved together.
The 35mm f1.2 is very useful. F1.2 offers great lens speed for low light. The Bokeh is tremendous. The contrast is not overpowering like the later Summicrons, and works better with the sensor, it is very sharp, even at f1.2, it can cover a wide range of subjects from portraits, street photography, etc,,,. and the price is great when compared to Leica offerings. I own a 35mm Summicron and a Noctilux f1.0 and I have to tell you, this 35 f1.2 is on my M8 way more (Sharper than Noctilux, great bokeh, color, better feild of view on the M8, easier to focus).
So what has everyone else chosen?
I have a bunch of lenses, Leica and non Leica. The two I have chosen for my M8 are:
1. The Voigtlander 15mm Super Wide Heliar
2. The Voigtlander 35 f1.2 Nokton
Why? I tend to shoot mostly moderate to wide angle (this is where the M series shines anyway) and these two lenses are the most versatile I have ever used in 21 years of shooting. The 15mm Super Wide Heliar is wonderful in price, sharpness, little distortion, and is very small. It is extremely useful in hip level street shooting, photographing children moving around, interiors, landscapes, group shots, panoramas when weaved together.
The 35mm f1.2 is very useful. F1.2 offers great lens speed for low light. The Bokeh is tremendous. The contrast is not overpowering like the later Summicrons, and works better with the sensor, it is very sharp, even at f1.2, it can cover a wide range of subjects from portraits, street photography, etc,,,. and the price is great when compared to Leica offerings. I own a 35mm Summicron and a Noctilux f1.0 and I have to tell you, this 35 f1.2 is on my M8 way more (Sharper than Noctilux, great bokeh, color, better feild of view on the M8, easier to focus).
So what has everyone else chosen?
porktaco
Well-known
lenses that i own or lenses that i wish i owned?
Of what I own?
M8.2 w/
1) MS Optical Perar 35mm f/3.5 - because it is tiny and light.
2) Zeiss 50mm Planar f/2 - because it just right.
M8.2 w/
1) MS Optical Perar 35mm f/3.5 - because it is tiny and light.
2) Zeiss 50mm Planar f/2 - because it just right.
yanidel
Well-known
1. 35mm Summilux Asph
2. 60mm Hexanon 1.2
The 35mm Lux is a great mix of sharpness, smoothness of OOF and moderate contrast. The 60mm Hexanon is amazing for sharp to OOF transition in a much smaller size than a Nocti and better overall IQ.
2. 60mm Hexanon 1.2
The 35mm Lux is a great mix of sharpness, smoothness of OOF and moderate contrast. The 60mm Hexanon is amazing for sharp to OOF transition in a much smaller size than a Nocti and better overall IQ.
bizarrius
the great
The 28mm f2.8 asph and the Zeiss planar 50mm f2 for my M9.
iluvem
iluvem
luuca
Well-known
summicron 35 v4
summilux 50 v2
summilux 50 v2
Benjamin Marks
Veteran
M9: 35 Summicron Asph; 75 Summicron
M8: 21/2.8 ZM; 50 Summilux Asph
M8: 21/2.8 ZM; 50 Summilux Asph
Bobfrance
Over Exposed
I only own three lenses M-mount lenses and I think I own my two ultimate lenses for the M8:
35mm Summilux ASPH
15mm Heliar
My third is the Perar, it's fantastic and would probably usurp the 'lux if it was a little faster and I had a UV/IR filter for it (which I'm working on).
35mm Summilux ASPH
15mm Heliar
My third is the Perar, it's fantastic and would probably usurp the 'lux if it was a little faster and I had a UV/IR filter for it (which I'm working on).
tbarker13
shooter of stuff
If I were out walking around, it would be:
35 summicron pre-asph III
paired with
CV 75/1.8
or
CV 15/4.5
35 summicron pre-asph III
paired with
CV 75/1.8
or
CV 15/4.5
fiatlux
Established
On M8, I've finally settled on 21/35/75 focal lengths, with the 35 being my regular lens.
When I go with two lenses, I will either take the 21 and the 35, or the 35 and the 75 (portraits/shows).
Another combination that works ok IMO on the M8 is 25+50.
If I only could have two lenses, but any two lenses, I'd be tempted to cheat and go for a Dual-Hexanon 21-35 plus a 60 1.2 ;-)
When I go with two lenses, I will either take the 21 and the 35, or the 35 and the 75 (portraits/shows).
Another combination that works ok IMO on the M8 is 25+50.
If I only could have two lenses, but any two lenses, I'd be tempted to cheat and go for a Dual-Hexanon 21-35 plus a 60 1.2 ;-)
Chyn
Established
The 24mm Elmarit and the 50mm Summicron are the most used on the M8, so these are my keepers if forced to choose.
Although come to think of it, the 15mm Heliar is always with me by default due to its itty bitty size.
Although come to think of it, the 15mm Heliar is always with me by default due to its itty bitty size.
peewee
Established
Would like to own..
60mm Hexanon 1.2
28mm Summilux asph
60mm Hexanon 1.2
28mm Summilux asph
doolittle
Well-known
50mm Summicron v3 and Biogon 28mm on M8 for me
JuJu
Well-known
35mm Summilux ASPH & 50mm Noctilux on M9, not the ones I use most often, though.
antistatic
Well-known
For M9 from my limited lens bag
50 lux asph and 35 summaron 2.8
A mix of ultra sharp modern and "classic" Leica look.
I'm loving the summaron on the M9.
.... although I tried a 75 summarit at my local Leica shop. Get the behind me G.A.S. !!
50 lux asph and 35 summaron 2.8
A mix of ultra sharp modern and "classic" Leica look.
I'm loving the summaron on the M9.
.... although I tried a 75 summarit at my local Leica shop. Get the behind me G.A.S. !!
Roger Hicks
Veteran
M9 35-75
M8 24-50
Cheers,
R.
M8 24-50
Cheers,
R.
