So I need to ask..

[secksthoi]

Where is everyone purchasing their M-mount lens?! For the past year I have not seen any of the big-box camera retailers getting their Zeiss ZM lenses out of "backorder"..

I am finally close buying one for my M2, which has been a CLA'd paperweight this whole time.. *single tear*

 

[kzphoto]

Used, or through ebay. I call the local shops and online California shops to see what is in stock and plan accordingly. Takes a few minutes and it supports the small guy.

 

[bob338]

The classifieds on RFF is a good place to start.

What are you looking for? Someone may be looking to sell!

 

[secksthoi]

Checking the classified on a random basis, but I will be traveling soon. I was hoping to just be able to snag a lens before I head to my destination.

This will be my first M-mount, so wanted something a bit more walk around, starting with the 35mm f/2 Biogon. What do you think?

 

[brandonskinner]

B&H and Adorama have good email notification systems to let you know when things become available. That worked for my Zeiss and Voigt lenses.

 

[secksthoi]

Thanks. Been signed up for awhile. Guess something's up with manufacturing..

 

[David Hughes]

Why not widen your search and look for Leica's own lenses? Some of us think they are quite good... ;-) And it seems a shame to have that lovely camera doing nothing.

Regards, David

 

[ray*j*gun]

Get an adapter and use LTM lenses......if you want new gear, CV's with adapters are great on M's.

 

[Bill58]

Support the RFF community and get good stuff from reliable sellers--buy here.

 

[NaChase]

I bought my 35 Biogon brand new from B&H just before Christmas. I don't know if it was just luck or what, but I feel that they replenish their stock fairly frequently.

 

[swoop]

Check the classifieds. I'll be putting up 2 summicrons fairly soon.

 

[secksthoi]

Thanks, but Leica lenses are out of budget right now.. 🙁

 

[Phil_F_NM]

Thanks, but Leica lenses are out of budget right now.. 🙁

So then definitely get an LTM lens or two and get shooting. You can still get f/3.5 Summaron lenses for much less than a ZM lens and the Summaron is nothing to scoff at. There are some amazing optics out there in LTM, some of the best lenses ever, many of them pretty affordable.

A bunch of them on RFF, even now.

Phil Forrest

 

[SamStewart]

Support the RFF community and get good stuff from reliable sellers--buy here.

or support the photo industry...

 

[Paul Luscher]

I'll go with kzphoto. Evilbay is a good place to find Leica and M-mount lenses (used) at reasonable prices, if you make sure to look carefully before you buy.

 

[jsrockit]

If you are looking for the 35mm Biogon / C-Biogon and the 50mm Planar / C-Sonnar, you have to be quick. Once they come into stock, they are bought quickly. Better to keep an eye out here or ebay for Zeiss.

 

[Tim Gray]

B&H seems to replenish their Zeiss lenses every couple months.

 

[Vics]

I've bought two Leica lenses from KEH.com. Check out their site.

 

[Chris Bail]

I've bought from KEH, Adorama, B&H, the classifieds here and eBay for M and LTM lenses. I'd just make sure you can return it if it doesn't live up to your expectations.

 

[secksthoi]

Thanks for all the responses. I've slimmed my search down to the CV 40mm f/1.4.