We're talking past each other. Total weight 259 grams. Good thinking! Its also a lot nicer to carry around all day/night when I am out and about. This Voigtlnder is very well made; just as well made as the Zeiss lenses made in the same factory. Its only since the Voigtlnder 40, that I also have, is so great ergonomically that tiny details like the odd tab shape stand out a bit more. If you spend any time reading about this lens, youll find the same sorts of comments from people time and time again. Materials and Constructionperformancetop. So be happy with your Sony and let Leica users enjoy their toys. If youre trying to take close up portraits, for example, someone will almost certainly move and look fuzzy. All this does is stops the lens interacting with the lever you can see just inside the lens mount of your Leica M. This does permanently prevent the 50mm lines activating, and since its metal you are filing away there is little that can be done to undo your handy work. (1.25x (35mm equiv), 1.8x (50mm equiv), 2.7x (75mm), 3.2x (90mm)), Leica Q2 Digital Camera (Reporter Edition), Leica Q2 Digital Camera Black (19051) (Black), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfE7nYvDg3U&t=395s, https://camerasize.com/compact/#820,907.994,898.507,ha,t, A Summicron in Japan: Leica SL 35mm F2 sample gallery, Leica Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH sample gallery. WebSoCal's Leading hunting, shooting, and fishing specialty stores. Leica introduces a tilt screen, USB-C and HDMI ports, 8K video and more to the Q-series. They have chosen not to at this point. In this buying guide we've rounded-up several great cameras for shooting sports and action, and recommended the best. Leica For 35mm, I use the Summaron with the eyes (reduces magnification of viewfinder and rangefinder) or an auxilary viewfinder. Substitute Jim Marshal for Dennis Hopper, https://media.jimmarshallphotographyllc.com/sites/jmpnewsroom1/files/styles/640_scale_only/public/dde3e9724aea8dccafb2e2601b4dcc85.jpeg?itok=usTs-wW5, It is a beautiful post, well worth repeating. They really don't boot as such, just wake stuff up. One could argue that photography is not reality but a reflection of that reality. I assume the OP was trying to give us a bit of humor? Leica What if every performance, in. But you know that Leica fans will buy the Q3 over anything with the Panasonic name. Ive been looking to either add the 40mm Summicron/Rokkor or the 50mm Summarit. Thread on photo.net with loads of further links. LEICA Lenses - KenRockwell.com So hardly an authority on the subject of Leica then, are you? They know cameras, they're going to have more. Some very nice samples too! Thanks for your great work! That said, the market is big enough to find what you want - you just can't reasonable expect it with every camera you might fancy. Gotta love a 40mm (on FF, so 20mm on m43, 27mm on APS)!:-). Googles new Magic Editor tool promises AI-enhanced image manipulation for the masses, New entry-level Google Pixel 7a sports a 64MP camera, 36.5 MP: 7404 x 4928, 18.6 MP: 5288 x 3518, C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p. I also happen to take photos professionally, and funnily enough have also worked with Kodak though I worked with them to promote their film not test it. If you've found my whining and research here helpful, this free website's biggest source of support is when you use these links, especially these directly to it at Adorama or at eBay (see How to Win at eBay) when you get anything, regardless of the country in which you live. If photography is all about data, then maybe you have found yourself in the wrong corner of the internet? @daneland for $6000 you better be darn sure that's all the camera/lens you need. Ive not seen such things could you link to one? The LEICA M9-P deserves better lenses, but if you're penny wise and pound foolish, some hacks will take a grinder to the 40mm lens to force it to select the 35mm frame on LEICAs, which coupled with the inherently sloppy finder of the M9, gives a pretty good combination. This is why this lens sits at the value it does. My experience of Summicron lenses is that bokeh just isnt the perfectly smooth creamy dream I get from my 50mm Sonnar, but then from a 40mm f/2 lens, Im just not sure thats a priority? The Fuji X-T series have gone way overboard with retro dials.But, its all personal, isnt it? This Voigtlnder, shot foolishly on a LEICA M9, is softer at f/1.4 from veiling spherical aberration flare all over. In short, I wouldnt think twice about buying the Minolta I bought the Leica because it was under my nose on a day I wanted one. This series is a complement to the X-series lineup or other make. Some day I hope to rent this camera and see what Leica is all about. Were putting the finishing touches on the EOS R7 review. Film or analog photography is no more or less real than digital photography. but stopped down this seems to disappear. Stunning OLED viewfinder IP54 weather protection 4K60 video at 10-bit quality Cons Limited to 5fps with continuous focus Fixed rear display Premium pricing Leica SL2-S Specs All Specs Full frame! I suppose one should expect little less from fastidious German engineers. I outfitted it with the You can have it in the Sigma FP - a camera almost no reviewers recommend for sill photographers. Beyond the potential rangefinder incompatibility, theres also the not insignificant issue of not one other Leica M camera having 40mm frame lines. Yet despite the 40mm Summicrons contrast and perceived clarity, being a lens from 40 odd years ago, perhaps because of its propensity to flare and the way it deals with light, it doesnt have quite the modern look to the results. Installation method: plug it into the camera's hot (cold) 1 I noticed today that when I put my Voigtlnder Nokton 40mm F1.2 lens on my A7R II, objects in the viewfinder appear exactly the same size as they are to my naked eye. The Leica M2 was Leicas answer to a requirement for a more affordable and more versatile M camera. It can't be that hard to do, and the market can't be that small. Voigtlnder includes a plastic rear M cap (complete with LEICA's three classic nubs for removing and attaching screw-mount adapters to M cameras), and a plastic 43mm pinch-type front cap. if it was only $5994 instead of $5995, then I would definitely get it. Maybe the Leica is twice as good (based on sensor size), but it's not 3.5X as good. It's about being there, seeing something real, and capturing it in an interesting/creative way. Ive been using it with my M2 and M4 and have been quite pleased with the shooting experience. On this iPad the colours on the samples looked dull (cool to be politically correct). Ken. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time, Leica Brightline Finder M-21 for 21mm M Lenses (silver), Leica Visoflex 2 Electronic Viewfinder (24028), Leica 18767 Visoflex Typ 020 Electronic Viewfinder for Leica T Camera - Black, Olympus VF-2 Electronic View Finder for SRL Camera - Black, Leica Correction Lens II -1.5 DPT for M10 24011, Genuine Leica Correction Lens II 1.5 Diopters for M10 M11 #24006. As long as the photos are nice, it matters not. As far as the framing goes, yes it brings up the 50mm frame. I could see a difference when I tried it on the m8. We just haven't read that enough times on this thread. Ive read that the 40mm Rokkor was in fact a lens that had the lens elements mounted in the brass tubes in Germany, but the lens chassis was made in Japan with the engravings identifying it as a Minolta Rokkor lens. In this case, your $6k gets you a first-rate sensor and wonderful lens in a thoughtfully designed package. ", I have mentioned "Leica with a tilt screen" .Leica, thank you for reading my comments on dpreview!Dpreview, thank you for passing my comments to Leica!:)). Honestly, it feels just as good as LEICA lenses even if I don't prefer the styling. enlarge. I am also suffering from the framelines issues but soon I find myself not shooting with viewfinder that much, and for very accurate framing I can go to live view. No startup needed! Jon555 - I still have a collection of B&W filters (in my OM-1 briefcase), and would have great fun using them to tone my mono images at point of taking them. He gets into parties because of who he is not because he shoots with a small Leica. Namely, unreliable calibration of the viewfinder and the LCD screen. Btw, I simply insert a PX625 alkaline cell and, compared to a Gossen Multisix meter, the SL meter gives half a stop underexposed. The M line i premium priced - the Q3 is a lot closer to normal prices. And that includes how people choose to write and read reviews of equipment. Since this lens has a metal focus tab compared to modern LEICA's plastic tabs, I'll cal this a draw. Voigtlnder 40mm f/1.4 at f/5.6. WebMinION - your personal, portable, real-time DNA/RNA sequencer. My gut feeling is: this loss is quite minimalistic. I Would actually probably buy a camera like the Q3 cause I don't think that there is another full-frame compact camera like the Q3 but saying that Leica is offering something subjective like more enjoyment is just a goofy comment to make. How much did/does the Sony RX1RII retail for? That combined with the fact that this 40mm is now the only Summicron I have, and the fact that it comes from an age where the character of a Summicron meant something a little less than perfect, all add up to a lot of points for keeping this little 40mm Summicron. And as for where the lens was made Well my favourite lens is Zeiss. So I meter and back off half a stop. Heres a great post on frameline accuracy with this particular lens on an M2: http://photo.net/leica-rangefinders-forum/00Dvnv. But as it is, it won't matter if it's a Leica or a Canon RP + RF 28mm f/2.8. It helps me keep reviewing these specialized lenses when you get yours through these links, thanks! The result of this is images that have strong subjective sharpness about them. Beautiful camera. Perhaps some alternatives will emerge in the months to come. But the gallery looks like just a bunch of cell phone snapshots. Having said that, it would be wonderful to see other take up the challenge. Sure, you could go old-school and break out the Clone Stamp, but new tools and features, including AI-assisted technologies, give you more options for removing unwanted elements in far less time. The Sonys look and feel like plastic little computers in comparison. Different size sensor, different build quality, different lens quality, etc. Looking forward to testing mine in the Faroe islands in late August. Its quite weird in that I dont feel the need for a standard zoom. Made in Japan. Yeah, keep it! Cameras with a clear and convincing concept that is not "do all" sometimes do the magic. Maybe battery max current? P.P.S. The existing Q3 looks just perfect. Hi Akiva - a 40mm is 20% wider. Read more Hi Dan Yeah, old school cool! It will act as a wide-angle for full-frame cameras or as 45mm equivalent normal lens on APS-C bodies. Not everyone is Diane Arbus. The filter thread is a series 5.5. Engraved on bottom lens and left in black. Reviews & Experiences If youre looking for photography equipment and peripheral reviews, this is the place to start! Now that was MAGICAL. have had to take, feel free to help me continue helping everyone. If it chews through a battery in a half an hour, fine! The shots Ive taken in black and white in light from a window give a nice clue to the age of the lens and the character Im talking about. A Sony camera would match the 60MP of the Q3 and include a premium lens and a form factor to match travel/portable camera model. 40mm The difference is that most of the acquisitions come in smaller bites over a longer period of time and not one big outlay. You can find out more about 35mmchere. different process. Voigtlnder uses a non-standard 43 x 0.75mm filter thread. But what if you already own both? M43 is super niche. Plato's photolab cavern. It costs 3/4 of the Q3 but that doesn't include a lens. The Best Ultra-Bargain Compact Film Camera: Minox 35 GL or GT. If you every use something like an Olympus E20 or C8080, there are numerous buttons arranged on the left side, designed to be used by feel. In fact, I have also run a company bringing thats lenses to market but we better not get into that as our goals wouldnt fit your apparently narrow world view. Family moments are precious and sometimes you want to capture that time spent with loved ones or friends in better quality than your phone can manage. Theory & ReflectionsPhotography theory, philosophy, and how/why other photographers do what they do. As such, the consensus seems to be that if you want to use a 40mm on a Leica M, use the 35mm lines on the later models and the 50mm lines on the earlier. Required fields are marked *. @wisatah--just pay your money and be happy. How do you find the tab? And. Much of this surrounds compatibility issues and whether or not the lens can or should be used with any other camera than the Leica(/Minolta) CL or the Minolta CLE. Thats a great idea! Then scan on an Epson flatbed V800 or so, to bring it into the digital world. Great review as ever and thanks for the hat tip I shall of course come back to these thoughts in more depth when I come to write about my (somewhat tatty) Leica CL. It is. In short, I wouldnt let this potential for issue however big or small it is in the real world stop you buying the lens Just be aware if you do have problems focusing the thing on your Leica M, this might well be the source of the problem. In many regards it can be seen as a simplified Leica M3, but actually as far as the history of the Leica M goes, it was a little more significant than just that. Are there frequent instances where the greater size and weight of an M camera/35mm lens combination make the CL/40mm a significantly better choice,? If I'm missing something, please educate me! etc. Since introducing ILCs the X100 series had been fading until TikTok. It's a fair thing to point out on a camera built on the legacy of street photography, documentary journalism and the ethic of always being ready.". I wouldnt normally make such claims as these. Yes, the rangefinder cam is stepped, it does affect focus as I discovered with the 90! You two posters have made my morning. And you can activate a sleep function which allows you to just keep the camera turned on all day and wake it up instantly by half-pressing the shutter. I welcome this as it means I can get everything in the 50 frame and know that there will be a border. In the article "What's your dream camera? As for the tab, it doesnt really bother me to be honest I know it does some, but I cant say Ive ever thought about it really. Those niches rarely overlap. With 60MP, its easy to crop in to 35mm, but it would be impossible to crop out to 28mm. I haven't got one to check it though. If I set my Sony to b/w then the viewfinder and rear images also display in b/w and it gives me the joy of a monochrome camera. I know Leica's aren't /just/ status objects, but the tilt-out screen feels a little too 'practical' for a Leica. (blu tac is apparently also an option see comments below) This has actually been the method I settled on. If you wish to make a printout for personal use, you are granted one-time permission only if you PayPal me $5.00 per printout or part thereof. What makes this lens really interesting is actually these other claims of it being the Leica sleeper lens. Camera Viewfinders for Leica X $16.98 to $18.98. This is a polite way of saying that you have to stop down to f/8 with this lens to get corners as sharp as the LEICA SUMMILUX-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH FAG is at f/1.4. What I would buy, for (say) $6K, is this exact camera, in a MONO version, and WITHOUT a built in IR filter - for regular daytime photography, one could simply be screwed onto the lens. But here's the thing: I learnt my original photography skills in the 1970s. continue to be mystified at the apparently all-determinative importance of body size to people who are going to attach a variety of lenses to their cameras. CM is a compactM camera. I just hope that the tilting rear screen of the Q3 is durable. Leica offers a very unique experience. Im in the habit of locking it into place before putting it back in my bag. Let's say Sony came out with something in the $3000 price range. Thanks, 4P and Thoughts, that's the idea, digital photography is the reflection of a reflection, is nostalgy of a beloved mirage. Viewfinders for Leica Camera for sale | eBay That said, I dont think Id be worried about that compromises if I wanted a Summicron lens, but couldnt justify paying twice the money for a similar focal length without them. If anything you are more likely to notice a difference when closer focusing, but even then its not really a big issue. Any suggestions? Yep. We've been putting it through its paces. For that amount you could pick up an A7RV, Sigma 28mm F1.4, and Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 with money to spare. A boot-up time of about 3 seconds can feel like an eternity when you come across the perfect photographic moment. Straight sides at all apertures except f/16, at which aperture it is perfectly circular. A Sony A7r V + 24mm GM lens is $5350. Only argument for is whether a user really needs this much resolution. But it is priced so that most on a middle class budget or above can with some dedication and saving can buy one if so desired. Leica has announced a mono-only version of its M11 60MP manual focus rangefinder. You can debate the others, but Diane Arbus definitely did not want to disappear into the wallpaper. Many of her best-known images were made with a twin-lens reflex camera and attached flash unit, a choice she made so it would be clear her subjects were aware of her and were being given an opportunity to choose how they presented themselves to the camera. @Marcus Q2 launch price was 4449 and just before launch 3300 was a good price from a private seller. Had there been no difference, would you have used the lens unlocked? 28mm is too wide for me in a fixed lens camera. The focus tab is solid metal, not just plastic like the LEICA lenses. P.S. The Voigtlnder's 40/1.4 has nearly no lateral color fringes. Every button on a Sony for example is customizable and of course you need to do it once Leica is a waste of money honestly because the enjoyability factor, whatever that dumb thing is supposed to mean isn't better than any other camera. They brought out the Leica M5 and it didnt go down as well as it could have. Or perhaps you might do well to learn that the beauty of photography is in how its infinitely variable in terms of how people approach and enjoy it. 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The CLE is a camera that rather than having 35mm frame lines in the default/no lens attached position (like the Leicas do), it has its 28mm lines. I might have to re-consider my earlier comment. And to lose a Leica lens? I concluded in that review that since I didnt like a hood, the lenses propensity to flare was something Id just have to live with. 2. the increased resolution of the viewfinder, now matching the S1R Panasonic. Sign up for newsletter today. Select and scale subjects in the frame or even expand the parameters of a composition all with just a few taps of the screen. Theres even a sweet spot where the light catches it at just the right angle and find yourself dealing with a sort of streaky flare that can take over a large part of the frame. I don't know. I guess this is why I was attracted to the idea of trying one out; that and its match to my little Leica CL. There is nothing real about a photograph it's just a selective depictionYou sound like the guys that used film when digital came out. But yet, I absolutely miss the magic of the old days. What would be a good start is if Pana would commit to a successor to the excellent LX100ii .. and this time with an APS-C sensor instead a M43 one. Pretty much a perfect Monochrom LeicA! Te actual optics have been (and still are), a Trinovid 8x20 Bino from about 1978, and STILL amazing, and a more recent Monovid 8x20, which lives in the same bag as my E-M1 III as an EDC telescope. I do love that term "Plato's photolab cavern.". I love my Fuji x100v. hacks will take a grinder to the 40mm lens to force it to select the 35mm frame on LEICAs. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. In this buying guide weve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing around $2000 and recommended the best. Sensor vibrating for dust removal, I haven't read anywhere about weather proofing by sensor vibrating. Bright viewfinder Can be found fairly cheaply Manual controls Smooth operation Cons The light meter can be useless The widest frame line is 40mm. In this zone, it also keeps improving until about f/8. If he showed up with a Lego camera or $60,000 Hasselblad DSLR, his audience would act the same because of who he is, not what he shoots with. Try it with your eye to the camera. On the other hand using a color sensor and making your own conversions is a HUGE advantage, in that you can adjust the tonality to taste. Hi Wayne I must admit, mainly because the sale value would be lower than the value I put on keeping it Does that make sense? Leica introduces a tilt screen, USB-C and HDMI ports, 8K video and more to the Q-series. Butthey all wake up too slowly. But my major gripe is the tiny viewfinder. After the initial euphoria of having a Leica in your hands, you will realize that there are better cameras out there. However, with its 40mm f/2.4 lens, its a keeper as I like low-light photography. Of course, it doesnt hurt to know that you have a Leica in your camera library. Beyond the potential rangefinder incompatibility, theres also the not insignificant issue of not one other I find it a lot less intimidating than my bigger 24-70 2.8 lens, so I can bring the camera with me inside bars or restaurants and take pictures I couldnt otherwise. Imagine spending $6000 USD to "not look pro". http://gear.vogelius.se/-reviews/leica-summicron-40/index.html. Going back through my photos from last year a great number of the ones that look the prettiest were made using the Summicron 40. The viewfinder on the M3 is indeed one of the best, but if you want 35mm framelines, consider the M2 or M4. My Panasonic GH5 is about 1.5 secs between the two power-on states, so not sure why it is slow. "Are you listening Sony A1 and Z9 users? Same with Fuji x100. Take a closer look at Leica's latest advanced fixed-lens camera, the Q3. I must say you capture the characteristics of the lens very succinctly. Pingback: The Fujifilm GF50 F3.5 - Review - Peter Poete Photography. I support my growing family through this website, as crazy as it might seem. The second option sounds a little barbaric, but actually a small bit of card pushed between frame lines preview lever and camera body will jam it in the position you need it to stay. Many cameras cost less.The gx is, okay as it is on its own, one of the least likely cameras people might consider an alternative to the q3. Will still enjoy reading DPR, Oh I can't justify any upgrades right now; still massively skill limited. This is a complement to the other models of ILC. Still strong. Yet by making the Leica CL also compatible with 50mm and 90mm lenses commonly owned by users of the conventional Leica Ms, it could key into and provide an extension to a Leica users system, rather than be a discrete system or camera of its own. Plenty of people have discovered and revel in its merits. And his most recent project is among his most ambitious and impressive yet. I am a bit surprised that no one has done so thus far. But, on this occasion the 35mm v3 has one flaw that in the end I just couldnt get over, its propensity to flare. So, using the 40mm f2 Summicron C on an M series Leica really is no problem at all! However, a FF camera is going to be bigger than what's possible with APSC (or smaller). The question, Good thing we are not attempting to make perfect clones of an objects visual existence. And BTW there are other famous photographers who did/do believe in being inconspicuous when taking photos. BUT, the reason this excites being twofold is the hidden promise of a Panasonic S2R with improved autofocus and built-in 8K, and when that arrives, regardless of price who will buy the Q3? Photography is not just utilitarian, but should be an enjoyable experience as well. Must have one. 60MP will further improve that. As I have my negs scanned to disc, if printing out I just tell the chap to zoom in slightly to get rid of the excess. Useful links & references: It can be a bit too slow to take sharp photos of all but still human subjects. page as helpful as a book you might have had to buy or a workshop you may The viewfinder is also improved compared to the Minilux. So funny. In summary, framing with a 40mm Summicron on any other Leica M, is not quite ideal, though if you dont mind a compromise, it is possible. We've combed through the options and selected our two favorite cameras in this class. Quite surprising to say the least. Its something like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Detachable-6-bit-code-Leica-M-Mount-Lens-Adapter-50-75-75mm-6-hole-M8-M9-Camera-/401055091206?hash=item5d60bf0a06:m:mJkbvuoL_W_0wTdt7Z0vyhw, There also seems to be a more expensive type II, http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-bit-flange-adapter-type-II-for-Leica-M8-M9-lens-28mm-90mm/140666070239?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D36213%26meid%3Db3247a7f3472464486cf3ecb9efa6fbe%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D360506368209. Don't need a darkroom, can develop in any bath room. The Nikon Z8 is a $4000 Stacked-CMOS full-frame mirrorless camera that offers most of the capabilities of the range-topping Z9 but in a smaller, less expensive body. The eye test was the first thing I did prior to using it. I wasnt using the 90 so left it out. Additionally to these common observations on quality, there also seems to be a lot of information about the lens that veers into hearsay. Fast continuous shooting, reliable autofocus and great battery life are just three of the most important factors. Voigtlander Bessa R3A Review + (Nokton 40mm DPReview's Jason Hendardy took to the streets of Japan with this compact, Leica-made L-mount prime lens. @Gary Martin: The thing is: The Q3 is not as "outlandish" expensive as many believe. I think, if they could put aside their tin of black paint and borrow some courage, they could make something appealing in this sector. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAm_6DUuGYU, "There are a few small gripes I do have, however. Overall Bokeh Color Diaphragm Calibration Distortion, Ergonomics Falloff Filters Finder Blockage, Focus Lateral Color Fringes Materials & Construction. Putting that normal FoV into a large viewfinder, so that the view in the EVF is 1:1 scale with the naked eye, makes shooting feel very natural, and acquiring a subject is effortless.
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