bobby_novatron
Photon Collector
Hi everyone, I just thought I'd start a thread regarding the use of uncommon lenses on digital Leica bodies.
What exactly do I mean by "uncommon" or "unconventional"?
1. Contax lenses with Amadeo adapter
2. classic LTM lenses with M-adapter
3. FSU lenses with necessary adapter
4. Uncommon Leica glass, limited edition lenses, etc.
5. Leica R lenses on the digital M bodies
6. Pinhole or other contraptions
Please feel free to interpret this list with a large dollop of artistic license. My only goal is to get people to share a photo or two that they enjoyed creating while using a unique lens set-up. We can also discuss the pros/cons of using different glass on digital bodies.
Colour or B&W is fine, no content restrictions (apart from nudity) and the image must have been created using an M9 / Monochrom / M-E / M 240.
If possible please include a short description of the lens+camera combo used in the photo.
Kind regards and happy shooting!
What exactly do I mean by "uncommon" or "unconventional"?
1. Contax lenses with Amadeo adapter
2. classic LTM lenses with M-adapter
3. FSU lenses with necessary adapter
4. Uncommon Leica glass, limited edition lenses, etc.
5. Leica R lenses on the digital M bodies
6. Pinhole or other contraptions
Please feel free to interpret this list with a large dollop of artistic license. My only goal is to get people to share a photo or two that they enjoyed creating while using a unique lens set-up. We can also discuss the pros/cons of using different glass on digital bodies.
Colour or B&W is fine, no content restrictions (apart from nudity) and the image must have been created using an M9 / Monochrom / M-E / M 240.
If possible please include a short description of the lens+camera combo used in the photo.
Kind regards and happy shooting!
bobby_novatron
Photon Collector
I thought I'd get the ball rolling here -- this is an image I took last month with my Leica M 240.
I recently purchased a Contax-to-M "Amadeo" adapter and have enjoyed trying out different Contax-mount lenses on my M 240. This particular image was shot into the evening sun, using a Helios-103 53mm F1.8 that I borrowed from an old Kiev 4 that I have sitting around.
I have to say that the Helios-103 is no slouch. Sure, it ain't no Summilux ASPH, but it has a pleasant softness to it.
I recently purchased a Contax-to-M "Amadeo" adapter and have enjoyed trying out different Contax-mount lenses on my M 240. This particular image was shot into the evening sun, using a Helios-103 53mm F1.8 that I borrowed from an old Kiev 4 that I have sitting around.
I have to say that the Helios-103 is no slouch. Sure, it ain't no Summilux ASPH, but it has a pleasant softness to it.
bobby_novatron
Photon Collector
Of course, some Leicaphiles may object to the idea of putting FSU lenses on a Leica body. Somewhat akin to draping Giselle Bundchen in a polyester leisure suit...
Ronald M
Veteran
I have tried a 3.5 Red Scale Elmar and thinking about a Summitar.
I think I will continue to use my R lenses on D800E Nikon. 100 2.8 is wonderful.
I think I will continue to use my R lenses on D800E Nikon. 100 2.8 is wonderful.
Godfrey
somewhat colored
I have tested Elmarit-R 19/2.8, Elmar-R 180/4, Summicron-R 90/2, Micro-Nikkor 55/3.5, Micro-Nikkor 105/2.8 AI-S, Nikkor 18/3.5 AI-S, Skink Pinhole M, Hektor-M 135/4.5 (1960 version), and am awaiting a Holga toy lens (25mm) in Nikon F mount that I can use on the M-P (and MM246 when it arrives).
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Richard G
Veteran
My 11 o'clock 50 Elmar needs to be moved off infinity before mounting or the locked lens fouls the lens lock button.
stitchohana
Well-known
Tried pinhole "lens" cap on my M9 previously
182/365 - Pin Hole Body Cover by Ricky Lai, on Flickr
Output :
183/365 - Pinhole Shot by Ricky Lai, on Flickr
182/365 - Pin Hole Body Cover by Ricky Lai, on Flickr
Output :
183/365 - Pinhole Shot by Ricky Lai, on Flickr
bobby_novatron
Photon Collector
Another shot to keep this thread alive!
Took this one a few days ago near my house. Late afternoon sun. This time, it's the venerable Jupiter-8, Contax mount, on my M 240.
Flare was deliberate, I wanted to see how well the J-8 reacted to oblique sun.
Typical for the J-8 series, the image is a little soft, so I applied a bit more contrast to the image in Adobe.
Took this one a few days ago near my house. Late afternoon sun. This time, it's the venerable Jupiter-8, Contax mount, on my M 240.
Flare was deliberate, I wanted to see how well the J-8 reacted to oblique sun.
Typical for the J-8 series, the image is a little soft, so I applied a bit more contrast to the image in Adobe.
uhoh7
Veteran
FrozenInTime
Well-known
M9-P + MS Optical Sonnetar 50/1.1 @1.1 with ND filter showing the lens glow and bokeh.
Taken a couple of hours ago this morning in Petaluma:
Taken a couple of hours ago this morning in Petaluma:
bobby_novatron
Photon Collector
Now THAT'S what I'm talking about! Great posts everyone. Nice to see some adventurous Leica owners out there. I'm currently waiting for a Jupiter-3 50/1.5 to arrive from eBay, I'm going to try that out with my Amadeo adapter when it arrives.
bobby_novatron
Photon Collector
A couple more shots taken with the Helios-103 53mm F1.8 and the Leica M 240.
No adjustments made besides cropping in Adobe.
You can see the swirly painterly-style bokeh in the wide-open shot of the tree leaves. The Helios-103 is a pretty good performer.
Photo #1: Spring Across the River
Photo #2: New Growth
No adjustments made besides cropping in Adobe.
You can see the swirly painterly-style bokeh in the wide-open shot of the tree leaves. The Helios-103 is a pretty good performer.
Photo #1: Spring Across the River
Photo #2: New Growth
Godfrey
somewhat colored
Leica M-P typ 240 + Hektor 135mm f/4.5
ISO 640 @ f/16 @ 1/250
enjoy!
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raid
Dad Photographer
M9 with custom adapted Schneider Xenon 50/2.8 LTM.
raid
Dad Photographer
Canon FD 7.5mm fisheye on M9
Pinholes, fisheyes, FSU, all fine! Here's a couple with the uncommon Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 collapsible, the 2009 special nickel finish version...
M9
M240
M9
M240
Chris Bail
Regular Guy
Nikkor-S 5cm f1.4 and Amedeo adapter
Ellie and Mr. Rabbit by Chris Bail, on Flickr
W-Nikkor.C 3.5cm f2.5 with Amedeo adapter
L1009781 bw by Chris Bail, on Flickr
MS-Optical Sonnetar 50mm f1.1
L1010413 by Chris Bail, on Flickr
Ellie and Mr. Rabbit by Chris Bail, on Flickr
W-Nikkor.C 3.5cm f2.5 with Amedeo adapter
L1009781 bw by Chris Bail, on Flickr
MS-Optical Sonnetar 50mm f1.1
L1010413 by Chris Bail, on Flickr
uhoh7
Veteran
bob338
Well-known
A couple more shots taken with the Helios-103 53mm F1.8 and the Leica M 240.
No adjustments made besides cropping in Adobe.
You can see the swirly painterly-style bokeh in the wide-open shot of the tree leaves. The Helios-103 is a pretty good performer.
Photo #1: Spring Across the River
This picture just caused me to buy this lens on ebay. Thanks!
Now if I can just find an Amedeo adapter cheap...
ferider
Veteran
Nikkor 5005 on 240:
and Nikkor 35/1.8 LTM
Roland.
and Nikkor 35/1.8 LTM
Roland.