Uncommon & Unconventional Lenses on the M9 & M 240?

New in the mail today, fresh from Japan: a Canon 50mm F1.8 LTM. Needless to say, it didn't take long for me to get my LTM-to-M mount adapter and try this "new-to-me" lens on the M240

This is the first Canon rangefinder lens that I've owned, and I must say I'm extremely impressed with the build quality. The lens screams "quality", almost on par with the best from Leitz.

Here it is mounted on my M 240, sample shots to follow.

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I've used many lenses on my M9, more on the M240 because of Live View and the EVF. I don't know if I'd call any of them uncommon though, except perhaps my 105/2.5 Nikkor LTM. It's not exactly rare though, just uncommon compared to the F-mount versions.
 
Ben Z said:
I've used many lenses on my M9, more on the M240 because of Live View and the EVF. I don't know if I'd call any of them uncommon though, except perhaps my 105/2.5 Nikkor LTM. It's not exactly rare though, just uncommon compared to the F-mount versions.
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Yes I suppose it would have been prudent to re-think the title of the thread. Unconventional, yes -- but uncommon, no.

Things like the FSU rangefinder lenses were made in the millions, but their use on the M series is more of a 'novelty' than anything unconventional.
 
Another one with the Canon 50mm F1.8 -- I find this lens has a pleasant bokeh and a mildly soft contrast with more than adequate sharpness. A very nice lens overall.

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One more: a photo of a vintage Japanese car taken with a vintage Japanese lens! I'm really impressed with the Canon 50/1.8 LTM, it's a great little lens.

Leica M 240 + Canon 50mm F1.8 LTM. Crop / adjustments made in Adobe Elements.

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bobby_novatron said:
Another day, another FSU lens on my Leica M 240. :)

"Industar-26M 50mm F2.8" with LTM adapter. This is a lens from a FED-2 rangefinder. I think the 'M' in the name alludes to multi-coating, and the elements DO seem to have different coatings. Despite the coatings this is still a "softer" lens with lighter contrast. There are 10 aperture blades, but the bokeh is busy.

Neighbourhood lilacs, shot at F2.8 (wide open).

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Industar-26m is modified Industar-26. M is for modified.
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I have tried earlier version on I-26M (with focus tab) on M-E and wasn't impressed. Typical old lens flaws. But it was great on M3 and BW.
 
bobby_novatron said:
New in the mail today, fresh from Japan: a Canon 50mm F1.8 LTM. Needless to say, it didn't take long for me to get my LTM-to-M mount adapter and try this "new-to-me" lens on the M240

This is the first Canon rangefinder lens that I've owned, and I must say I'm extremely impressed with the build quality. The lens screams "quality", almost on par with the best from Leitz.
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When it was new, many considered the lens to be superior to the Summicron 50. I tend to agree. Except for the colour rendering, which is rather pastel-like, to the traditional Japanese taste.
 
jaapv said:
When it was new, many considered the lens to be superior to the Summicron 50. I tend to agree. Except for the colour rendering, which is rather pastel-like, to the traditional Japanese taste.
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It beat Cron on fogging for sure once it became not so new.
 
Ben Z said:
I've used many lenses on my M9, more on the M240 because of Live View and the EVF. I don't know if I'd call any of them uncommon though, except perhaps my 105/2.5 Nikkor LTM. It's not exactly rare though, just uncommon compared to the F-mount versions.
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I have both types (ltm and F), and both are superb lenses.

M240 with a (new) 7artisans 50/1,1: "unusual" for its low price.

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It is so far the only lens used on the M240.
 
You have patient daughters raid. My son and his friends would run and hide whenever they spotted me with a camera. Apparently the youngsters have a name for such a person -- DWAC (Dad with a camera). I kept wondering what they were saying...."Run guys, there's a dwac coming!"

Once I get my OM to M adapter, I plan to use my Zuiko 90/2 Macro on the M240. An amazing lens, but I've only had the chance to use it on film or my m4/3 body. This lens wants to be used full frame. Later, I should be receiving a Nikon F to M adapter. I can see which is better, the Micro Nikkor or the OM Macro.
 
Almost every kid has multiple stages for been photographed. One is cooperative (young age), second is refusal or at least not so willingness, third - they are 20+ and understand what parents are not perfect, but forging us for doing so and taking better selfies.

I'm getting feelings closer to stage two at some of the photos here...
 
I am getting much more patient myself! I have to wait for the right day and moment when they let me take a couple of quick snapshots of them. We are in "stage 2".
 
bobby_novatron said:
New in the mail today, fresh from Japan: a Canon 50mm F1.8 LTM. Needless to say, it didn't take long for me to get my LTM-to-M mount adapter and try this "new-to-me" lens on the M240

This is the first Canon rangefinder lens that I've owned, and I must say I'm extremely impressed with the build quality. The lens screams "quality", almost on par with the best from Leitz.

Here it is mounted on my M 240, sample shots to follow.

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Yes the Canon lenses of that era were beautifully made both mechanically and optically. I have both the version of the 50mm f1.8 that you show on your camera and the later black and chrome version plus the 50mm f1.4 which is know, for good reason as the Japanese Summilux. They are all brilliant lenses that I enjoy using both on my Leica M8 and on other cameras with adapters and pretty much invariably turn in great performance.
 
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