Hello all,
Just chiming in to say hello to all my fellow Leicaphiles. I've been shooting cameras of some sort for 23 years now (as of August 4th). My M stable is very modest at the moment. I've always admired Leicas from afar but just never had the scratch to make the initial investment. Just a few months ago I took the RF plunge and bought a used M6 Panda with 35 'cron IV and I've never felt more connected to my photography than I do now. It's been fun using this camera with just one lens and getting to know its quirks and how it renders.
I have been itching for a 50 and I now have enough to get a used Summicron. I was thinking of a pre-ASPH Lux but I'm really interested to see how well matched the 50 Cron is to the 35 Cron I have. I have a feeling I'll eventually own them all at some point so why not? Next in line will be an older body (M3/M2/M4) and a wide, probably a 24 or 25. Can't really throw down on a Leitz WA yet so the CV's are looking good.
Another thing I'm looking forward to trying is a C/Y-to-M adapter so I can try my Zeiss SLR glass on my M. I can't wait to see how the 2,8/28 and 1,4/50 perform on the M. I also have a 35-135 Vario-Sonnar but I imagine focusing might get a little dicey, not to mention how incredibly front-heavy it would be. Either way, I will be getting nice and comfy with range focusing!
Nice to be here and I can't wait to start absorbing all the great info!
Brad
Just chiming in to say hello to all my fellow Leicaphiles. I've been shooting cameras of some sort for 23 years now (as of August 4th). My M stable is very modest at the moment. I've always admired Leicas from afar but just never had the scratch to make the initial investment. Just a few months ago I took the RF plunge and bought a used M6 Panda with 35 'cron IV and I've never felt more connected to my photography than I do now. It's been fun using this camera with just one lens and getting to know its quirks and how it renders.
I have been itching for a 50 and I now have enough to get a used Summicron. I was thinking of a pre-ASPH Lux but I'm really interested to see how well matched the 50 Cron is to the 35 Cron I have. I have a feeling I'll eventually own them all at some point so why not? Next in line will be an older body (M3/M2/M4) and a wide, probably a 24 or 25. Can't really throw down on a Leitz WA yet so the CV's are looking good.
Another thing I'm looking forward to trying is a C/Y-to-M adapter so I can try my Zeiss SLR glass on my M. I can't wait to see how the 2,8/28 and 1,4/50 perform on the M. I also have a 35-135 Vario-Sonnar but I imagine focusing might get a little dicey, not to mention how incredibly front-heavy it would be. Either way, I will be getting nice and comfy with range focusing!
Nice to be here and I can't wait to start absorbing all the great info!
Brad