Old Leica sm lenses for the M 8I have the opportunity of purchasing the following len

[Corot2]

I have the opportunity of purchasing the following lenses to use on the M8

They are all Leica screw mount and I have adaptors

f1.5/50mm Sonnar

f2.8/45 mm Rokkar

f2/35mm canon black and f1.8/35mm canon black

f3.5/35mm Nikkor and f1.4/50mm nikkor

f3.5/28mm nikkor and f2.8/35mm schneider xenogon

Does anyone have any comments on these

I greatly appreciate any input

thx

 

[payasam]

All are well regarded. If they are in good condition, your decision must be based on focal length(s).

 

[ZeissFan]

The primary consideration is condition. Inspect each lens for cleaning marks. The older the lens, the higher the possibility of cleaning marks.

I've seen a lot of Sonnars that have been treated rather badly.

Read this page for comments on some of these lenses.

 

[Andy Aitken]

While both the above are quite right, I've gotta say one of those Canon 35's would make a very nice standard lens on an M8.

I've just rediscovered my old Kowa 35mm f2.8 on the M8 (probably similar vintage to the Canons) and it makes gorgeous pictures.

 

[laptoprob]

Which Sonnar do you mean? The new Zeis or the old Canon?
I have the old one and I love it!