imran_ahmed

Hi Robert, I totaly agree with you I let go for a 100 bucks more the Nikkor Noct 50/1.2 lens which came in a box with F3 champagne body 8 years ago. I still hanker for that lens as it had special look

not wide open but in the middle aperture range. It is hard to explain scientifically to people that some lens have a special "finger print". I have even enjoyed some old 35/3.5 screw leica lens which had a curvature in the sharpness zone i.e shoes would be sharp and so would be items at infinity. Have a great time with your lux. I hope you never have to sell it !

i understand that this lens is a collectible nowand people probably do not use it. However would appreciate

comments on performance of this lens by any member fortunate enough to have used it. I have read Putt's reviews in

which he feels Nocti F 1.0 is superior. However i met an old photographer recently who said that this was the best 50

mm lens that he has ever used !

I am sure that there are many more film Leica users out there than digital. My question is that these day the labs

scan the negatives and print them via digital machines. Last time in London I got a roll of film printed via the

supposedly best 'snappy.....' but the results were horrible in terms of clarity and colour compared the EOS 5 Canon

on the same filming run. The leica used was an MP with 50 summicron. 4 years back even the tesco kodak printing

was superb. I still feel that in a digital print some of the finer nuances of Leica lenses like colour spectrum, detail in

shadows is lost. Unless one uses slides which for my weak eye sight is too much work (i.e setting up of a projector

etc) , i feel really lost as to where can i get decent prints from my Leicas. I know people would say go to M8 but then

again that is digital is it not ? I would love advise on how to get the films printed with normal results !

In my new computer with windows vista I cannot upload images from my 5D. The

canon zoom browser (which I got with G9 and whichupdated previous z'browser)

says that the camera window is incompatible. I need help rather desperately as

there are no Canon centers here

I wonder which Leica M bodies (Film) are still being used or 'treasured' by

forum members. For me. I have the M6 TTL, M4 , M5, M3, M2 and M4P. Surprising

the M camera I use regularly is the M5. It gives me a more steady 'hold'

Over the last 3 years his collection has been auctioned via igavel. I was

astonished to see the good items he once held. They included Leica MP original,

Leica MP2, Luxxux etc. Since I do not know much about him can any one in the

forum fill me in about this guy.

Just saw that a mint KE7 was sold on an internet auction for 16K + dollars.

I wonder what is the allure of this camera. It is basically a black chrome M4

Clive, nice shots which camera and medium (dig or film) did you use.

It would be nice if you could recall the lens and aperture ? I think that the first shot is at max aperture 1.4 ?

I have had this lens for over 8 years and have been quite happy. I wonder

whether the 28-300L has better image quality apart from the IS advantage. I

would like to hear about members opinions about the newer lens.

Some of the forum members may recall an incident memorable or otherwise which

happened with their Leica. In 1996 while doing street photography I suddenly

took a picture of a London Bobby with my M6. I cannot find that photo now but

he was shocked and it showed. He did not haul me up but warned me gently. I

guess times were different then and it would be dangerous to do such a thing

now.

I bought the Canon S80 and later the G& but I found that at ASA 400 the

pictures even at 6x4 format were grainy . They were useless to enlarge at all.

Since there are weight considerations for air travel these days. I would like

to know about any point and shoot which is OK for ASA 400 shooting. Is Canon G9

the 'one' ? Thanks

I wonder whether the subtle differences and fingerprints of Leica M lens of

various periods are as appararent using M8 on the computer screnn / prints

as they were on slides and negatives. For example the center sharpness of the

first version 35 summicron versud the latest asph version / 90 asp versus non

asph summicron/ If so I would love to buy an M8.

I have heard about Christies decision. If it is implemented it would be sad day

for Leica collectors. It is easier to buy cameras after inspecting them and

auctions are generally cheaper than dealers.

I have got the 35-350 mm lens for 6 years. The image quality is OK but not

great as 70-200/2.8. I use it for convenience sake even though it is heavy.

I would like to know if I should change it for 28-300 lens. the 28mm is useful

and I wonder if the image quality is better ?

Thanks for your kind responses. I have the newer version of 19mm but I cannot afford to modify the 5D. I will take your advise and use the

medium tele's. Thanks !

I would really appreciate to learn about which particular adaptor to buy. I

have seen them drop in value on E **y (most offerings from HKG/China). I have

heard that all do not work well. The lens which I want to use is Leica 19 mm

and 100 and 180mm's. Thanks ! Is there any place to buy them in UK ?

I have the current version of Leica R19 mm lens. It is probably the best wide

angle lens I have ever used. I would like to know where I can find the right

adaptor for using it on my 5D. Any experience of Canon folk using Leica R lens

would be very welcome to read. Thanks !

Ian

Lovely pictures. Thanks !

I would like to know about the noise at ISO 400 for this camera. I could not

use either G5 or Canon S80 for any serious picture taking at iso 400

This question have been asked before but I would like know about forum members

opinions who have used this lens. I do a lot of indoor photography , so am

particulary interested at the image quality at '1.2'. Thanks