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    Advice on using a Zeiss 50mm1.5 C Sonnar ZM

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Thank you all for your in depth

    responses! Extremely detailed.

    Espically Winfried for taking the time to

    type all that. I'm pretty sure I

    understand now.

     

    I think I'm just going to shoot lots and

    see what I get! Best way I think. Just a

    bit more costly.

     

    I'm debating whether or not to get the

    hood. It's £70! Is it worth it I wonder,

    like I say, I've only just got the set up

    so I can't tell yet if I need it. At the

    moment I've just used my hand as a

    shade.

    Advice on using a Zeiss 50mm1.5 C Sonnar ZM

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    <p>Hi</p>

    <p>I've just very very recently bought an M6 and a Zeiss 50mm1.5 C Sonnar ZM.</p>

    <p>I'm happy with the lens, I only shot 1 roll of film and got it back so far and I have found the results to be quite interesting, different to an SLR (which I have been used). Not super sharp but this could be because I'm still getting used to using a range finder.</p>

    <p>I had read some mixed reviews about the lens but decided to go with it. When I bought it (new) from the the shop, they said it had been altered for f1.5. I'm new to range finders so I'm still learning the quirks about them.</p>

    <p>I guess what I's like to know is...<br>

    1. How do I tell if it has actually been altered for f1.5 with out doing loads of test shots?<br>

    2. If it has been altered for f1.5 is still going to be sharp at other apertures?<br>

    3. Can some explain about the focus shift? I've been reading up about it but still little confused.<br>

    4. Can anyone advise the best way to use the lens, which apertures are going to give the best results?</p>

    <p>I'm sort of thinking whether I should have bought a second hand Summicron instead... It was a 50% - 50% choice. One could argue that asking all this is a waste of time, I should just get out there and use... Which is what I intend to do but I would like to know how the lens works so I know how to use it well.</p>

    <p>Many thanks</p>

     

    Leica vs Mamiya 6 for colour at night

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    <p>Thank you all so much for your responses. I think I will get a medium format camera at some point but I decided to just get the Leica M6 and a Zeiss 50mm 1.5. Very much enjoying it.</p>

    <p>I take on everyone's responses, really helpful.</p>

    <p>Nice shots by the way, Scott and Ricky!</p>

    <p>Cheers!!</p>

    <p> </p>

    Leica vs Mamiya 6 for colour at night

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    <p>Hello all<br>

    <br />I've been toying with the idea of getting a Leica M6 with a 50mm Summicron. I currently have a Nikon FM2 with a 50mm 1.2. I'm hoping to get a bit clarity in my images. But now I'm thinking, medium format might be the way to go. A Mamiya 6 with a 75mm lens. From what I have read they are incredible and cheaper.<br>

    <br />The type of things I tend to photograph are night shots of streets, shops, houses etc. Normally a very contrasty scene. It's the little details in the window or the quality of the light is what makes the shot interesting for me. Therefore, those little details can get lost without a sharp lens/format.<br>

    <br />I normally tend to hand hold shots and therefore have to use a fast ISO around ISO 400 sometimes pushed to 800. Although I have been considering buying a very small light weight tripod that I can carry in my bag. I know it won't be great but it will be better than me holding it.<br>

    http://www.manfrotto.co.uk/compact-photo-kit-white<br>

    <br />I normally have to take a photo quite fast, no time for loads of setting up, so I ideally I would like a light meter in the camera. I also like to carry my camera everywhere with me. I don't want a big camera.<br>

    <br />I shoot colour, I do like back and white but I think colour is interests me the most. I've been reading some forums where they been comparing a Leica and a medium format but I think they were talking about black and white not colour.</p>

    <p>I'd be happy printing about 300 - 400mm but it would nice to have an option of printing a bit bigger.<br>

    <br />My thinking for medium format is that I could use a higher speed film due the increase of size. But the lens speed is slow! I sort of lose out there.<br>

    <br />Anyway my questions are:<br>

    <br />If I were to stop the Summicron down to f4 from f2. What how fat would I have to stop the Mamiya down to, to get the same sort of sharpness if at all?<br>

    <br />Has anyone had experience with both formats?<br>

    <br />Do you have any general advice, maybe a different camera?<br>

    <br />I would like to get a Leica but I don't want to be disappointed and think I should have bought a medium format camera.<br>

    <br />Thanking you in advance!</p>

    Leica Summicron 50mm 2.0

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    <p>Steve, I take it the reason for the that you can use a Leica in lower light is due to the lack of the mirror causing vibrations? Can you can you also elaborate on the 2 stop leeway, I'm am little confused.</p>

    <p>Wayne, M3 would be nice but I think really want a light meter.</p>

    <p>Nozar, I've never been able to work out the differences between the MP and the M6. Why is the MP better?</p>

    <p>Cheers</p>

    Leica Summicron 50mm 2.0

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    <p>Thanks for all your replies. Really helpful.</p>

    <p>So on the VF side, would I still be able to see the full of a 35mm lens?</p>

    <p>If I have understood Arthur correctly the best lens to aim for is, Summicron-M produced from 1979-1994 (but better to get one made from 1991 onwards with an extendable hood). Or one of the new ones 1994 - today if I can afford it.</p>

     

    Leica Summicron 50mm 2.0

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    <p>Hi<br /><br />I'm thinking of moving over from my SLR to a Leica, I've done a lot of research and I think it's going to be an M6 TTL with a Summicron 50mm 2.0. I think the TTL is right as I think I will use a flash at some point.<br /><br />I was thinking of the Zeiss 50mm 1.5 C Sonnar T*but from reading some reviews, it's not that great. The Leica 50mm 1.4 is too much money and I've read that the 2.0 is sharper anyway. I have no problem with Zeiss lenses but they seem to be more difficult to get second hand and for a little bit more money I could get a Leica. Does this sound like the right decision? But then if the Zeiss just as sharp when it's stopped down to Summicron 50mm 2.0... And it's always handy to have a lightly faster lens. I know it's not all about the sharpness but I don't want to buy a lens and be disappointed that it's not producing as good a shot as another lens would. If the Zeiss has other qualities then maybe that would be something that swung it.<br /><br />Also if I were to go down the Summicron 50mm 2.0 route, can anyone give me some advice on different versions or different ages and if I need to look out for anything. For example the different serial numbers, I'm a bit confused by all that. Does it matter if it's an old one?<br /><br />And does it matter if it was made in Germany or Canada? Is one better than the other?<br /><br />Likewise with the M6, any advice on the different versions or ages would be great.<br /><br />Oh one other thing, sorry... Which magnification is best for 50mm? I've looked this up and apparently the 0.85 would be better. If I were to buy another lens, it would probably be a 35mm. I'm not too worried about seeing too much else around the frame.<br /><br />Any help or advice on this would great.<br /><br />Cheers</p>

    Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM vs Zeiss Distagon T*2/35 ZF.2

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    <p>James, you make a good point about buy a cheaper version and then finding out what focal length I want. Other people have this to me too. But I thought if I could find a Zeiss lens a good price it might worth it.</p>

    <p>Alex, thank you for you response. Sounds like it's best to use the Biogon 2/35 at f2.8 then? Could always consider the C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM. How does that compare?</p>

    <p>I think you have touched on an interested point when you say:</p>

     

    <blockquote>

    <p>"The Zeiss Distagon T*2/35 is a different sort of lens and comparing them is pointless."</p>

     

    </blockquote>

    <p>This is something I'd really like to know... I can see that the Distagon T*2/35 is a bigger lens (In my mind that should make a better image, although I'm sure this isn't the case.) But what are the differences in the lenses? What would you expect to see different?</p>

    <p>Many thanks</p>

    Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM vs Zeiss Distagon T*2/35 ZF.2

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    <p>Hi</p>

    <p>I have a Zeiss Distagon T*2/35 with an FM2. I'm considering, moving over to Leica (M6). I can't afford a Lecia lens so I'm considering the Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM.</p>

    <p>I know there are lots of general advantages of a range finder over an SLR. But I just wondered if one lens had an edge over the other or different characteristics.</p>

    <p>Any information/advice would be much appreciated.</p>

    Contax S2B or Leica R6.2

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    <p>Hi Dave</p>

    <p>Thanks for your advice. Very similar to me.</p>

    <p>This weekend I went out looking at M6s. I couldn't bring myself to spend that kind of money on a Leica lens, don't really have that kind of cash for a camera lens. In the end I bought a second hand Zeiss ZF 2/35 for my FM2. Really enjoying the damped focusing. I don't know good the shots will be as I've only taken about 20 and not processed the film yet.</p>

    <p>I am thinking I could sell all my Nikon stuff and this new lens and buy an M6 and the lens you mentioned... ZM 2/35. Does anyone know if there is a difference between the ZF and ZM? People tell me that range finders produce better shots because the lens is closer to the film plane.</p>

    <p>Dave, also, how are you finding the focusing... What's it like at night? I'm used my FM2 which I find so easy to focus, when I was using an M6 in the shop, I was thinking that I might not get on with it so well.</p>

    <p>Cheers</p>

    <p> </p>

    Nikon Ai/Ais on an OM3

    in Olympus

    Posted

    Thank you Stephen for your in depth explenation. And everyone else.

     

    Yes, you are right... Best to shoot with Nikon, I have an FM2, I love it. But I was thinking of buy an OM4, I'd really like to

    use one. The reason for the Nikon lens is because I would have liked a bright 35mm lens. The brightest I think Olympus

    did was the 35mm f2. Is there any other brands that would fit... Leica? (Although I can't afford it! Haha) But then one of

    the main reasons of having the OM4 is for the meter... And if that won't work maybe there is no point. Just stick to f2!

    Contax S2B or Leica R6.2

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Hmmmm, lots to go and research there! I'll have to go away and read up on all this. I like the sound of the M6! I think they

    cost a little more in the UK, about £1200 on eBay for a good one it seems. Just come down the lens. Thanks for the

    suggestions. I did have a little look at the Zeiss 2/35. About £800 (that's new too!), and it got some good reviews. Would

    you agree that you don't seem lose so much money with buying this old tech? They seem has lost most of their value

    already (Although the Leica name and quality keep their value up!).

     

    Got to do some saving now! But it's good to know what's out there.

     

     

    Thanks again.

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