kzphoto
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Love the 21/4.5 c-biogon and a 50/2.4 LTM hexanon. Also really like the 28 summicron but I don't own one.
What are your favorite modern M mount lenses?
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Leica All Day
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I vote for the 35/1.2 lens...........I know some say it is "big" but I don't think so.......I am a big guy with big hands and it feels good on an m body........and as far as "big lenses" go, I use an old 90mm/2 that is big and heavy.....it doesn't bother me one bit.....nor would it bother me to walk around all day with a .95 Noctilux either.....
I have a 15mm vc lens and use it often so I know what a small lens feels like, and I don't really get it why people complain about the size of an m-mount lens.......from many photos that I have seen, many members here seem to be "big" guys, so what's the problem with a little bit more lens.....
Do you really think someone is not going to "notice" someone taking a photo of them because of the difference of a 35mm/1.2 and a 35mm/2.8 lens?....I know that size is not the only factor....there is also focus throw, weight, etc......but come on......I am a 6 foot white guy in Asia, is the difference in size of my lens really going to have an impact on my photography....I say "no"....I feel it has a lot to do with how you photograph/interact with people....not the difference between a 35mm/2.8 and a 35mm/1.2 lens.....just my 2 cents......
cheers, michael
I have a 15mm vc lens and use it often so I know what a small lens feels like, and I don't really get it why people complain about the size of an m-mount lens.......from many photos that I have seen, many members here seem to be "big" guys, so what's the problem with a little bit more lens.....
Do you really think someone is not going to "notice" someone taking a photo of them because of the difference of a 35mm/1.2 and a 35mm/2.8 lens?....I know that size is not the only factor....there is also focus throw, weight, etc......but come on......I am a 6 foot white guy in Asia, is the difference in size of my lens really going to have an impact on my photography....I say "no"....I feel it has a lot to do with how you photograph/interact with people....not the difference between a 35mm/2.8 and a 35mm/1.2 lens.....just my 2 cents......
cheers, michael
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Juan Valdenebro
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Hi Michael,
Yes, I think the difference is enormous between a Bessa with a 28 3.5 and a Bessa with a 35 1.2 both if we talk about the size and weight for the photographer (carrying and storing) and also if we talk about the look of the camera to others in the street.
Cheers,
Juan
Yes, I think the difference is enormous between a Bessa with a 28 3.5 and a Bessa with a 35 1.2 both if we talk about the size and weight for the photographer (carrying and storing) and also if we talk about the look of the camera to others in the street.
Cheers,
Juan
Paul Luscher
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the Leica 28mm F2 ASPH. Very versatile lens. Call it my "general purpose" lens--it's the one I clap on my M when I'm just knocking about with one camera and one lens.
Leica All Day
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thanks for your reply, Juan......we don't obviously feel the same.....but it doesn't really matter.....we both love photography and are passionate about it.......good for you......
cheers, michael
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quite a number of assumptions there sir...
Juan Valdenebro
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But we agree too... It "can be done" with bigger lenses too: I use the same big 90 Summicron you use... But when my lens is visually a "flat thing" as the 28 3.5 that's clearly different from the look SLRs' lenses have, people tend to consider that camera/lens a less invasive thing, especially when camera and lens are black. It's about not using a lens clearly protruding from camera body... I use no hood with my 28 for this reason although I bought it with the small hood and with the square one too... My personal experience...
Cheers,
Juan
Leica All Day
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+1 on that one Double Negative
Thanks again Juan, I forgot that we both have the same 90mm/2 lens....what a "beast" that thing is 😀
As far as the difference between a black camera/lens and a silver camera/lens having an "effect" on the subject matter goes, I think we disagree.......I do however agree with you about the fact that somebody who might be using a huge SLR lens and pointing it right at the subject, may have an effect as far as street photography goes.....I just think that the difference between a 35mm/1.2 and a 35mm/2.8 doesn't really have an effect on the subject......I know you and otheres feel different and that's fine.......
It's like what Double Negatie said, " There's no right or wrong answer here.".....all I know is, when I see SimonSawSunlight/Mister E/Leicashot (Kristian in LaLaLa land) work and countless others here who continue to produce excellent images with "big" lenses (ala 35mm/1.2), the size doesn't seem to be holding them back......and then on the other hand, I see photos from people who have some of the nicest gear money and can buy and there photos don't have "it"..........
cheers, michael
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shadowfox
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The only M-mount lens I have is the 50mm Dual range Summicron (with goggles).
I got it in a trade in which it was sort of being thrown into the deal as a bonus.
Apart from knowing that it has excellent reputation and it looked awesome on my M4-P, I don't know anything about it. Plus 50mm is not my focal length of choice anyways.
My favorite RF lens is the Ultron 35/1.7 which is an LTM lens so it doesn't count.
I wonder though, why the 35/2.5 Summarit is not one of the favorites? it can't be bad, it's not terribly expensive, it's small. So why not?
I got it in a trade in which it was sort of being thrown into the deal as a bonus.
Apart from knowing that it has excellent reputation and it looked awesome on my M4-P, I don't know anything about it. Plus 50mm is not my focal length of choice anyways.
My favorite RF lens is the Ultron 35/1.7 which is an LTM lens so it doesn't count.
I wonder though, why the 35/2.5 Summarit is not one of the favorites? it can't be bad, it's not terribly expensive, it's small. So why not?
bwcolor
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I like a lot of my lenses, but the one that I use most is the Zeiss C-Biogon 35mm f/2.8.
Tompas
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I like my Konica M-Hexanon 2/50 a lot, and my favourite lens is the CV Snapshot Skopar 4/25. Both very good, and very nice.
bwcolor
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I have three M-Hexanons including a couple of 50mm lenses and if I were to pick my top four lenses, the three M-Hexs would probably be included.
Andre, I thought we were on a first name basis? 🙂 You have great stuff already, so I wouldn't stress it. What works for me may not work for you.
It's hard to buy right now and the 35mm Zeiss 2.8 is great and half the price. Couple that with what DN is stating about it being a "budget" lens and I think we know why...
In the next 10 years, opinions will change on this lens.
monochromejrnl
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The latest version of the 50 Summicron (pull out hood) is my favourite lens I've ever owned. Overall performance, size, ergonomics etc are almost perfect and most importantly for me, printing negatives captured with it are an absolute pleasure.
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JeffNYC
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I'd have to agree with you John, about the Zeiss 35mm C-Biogon.
Though, the CV Color Skopar 35 f/2.5 performs very nicely..
ferider
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About half my lenses fall in this category, and I like them all, including the 40/1.4 mentioned above. Others that come immediately to mind are 75/1.4 and 28/1.9.
During my last vacations, I heavily depended on the 90 Summicron v3, and got great results, a very dependable lens. For instance (cross post with my Alaska thread):
Roland.
During my last vacations, I heavily depended on the 90 Summicron v3, and got great results, a very dependable lens. For instance (cross post with my Alaska thread):
Roland.
The Meaness
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C Sonnar, for sure.
andredossantos
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Ha! Since this isnt the NYC Meetup thread I figured I should write your handle so everyone would know who I was talking to!
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