Leica m9 which lens

But—don't waste your time tracking one down. The Summarit-M 35 mm ist at least as good and easier to find, new or used.

It comes in two versions, If yes! Not only only years old Cartier-Bresson, but thousands of amateurs have gotten most of what they wanted only with a 50mm lens. Or with only a 35 mm lens. But you have one very good 50mm lens and by knowing that one well first, you'll greatly progress.

The price is good considering it's from a reputable dealer To be honest I would snap it up myself if I did not already have one Thanks, it is my first "own" Leica, i've been lucky enough to borrow some models from Leica, but they almost always came with the 35mm summicron, but as you quite rightly say I will use the 50 and see how I get on, the fact I can play with the frame selector will help me see what I would gain by having a 28 or 35 on it and can then make a decision later down the line.

Maybe also play with the focusing ring on your 50mm A LOT passing by cars practice as often as you can - finding out if putting a tab on, if it doesn't already have one, benefits you. This way, before lifting the camera to the eye the fingers have already aproximately set the distance.

Costs nothing on a digi-M, the M2-MP long-time users didn't have that learning-curve lifter back then. Personally I would llok out for a well priced Summarit. There's little not to like about it and unless you absolutely must have a faster lens it should fulfil any ambitions over size and image quality that most of us would be satisfied with.

If you look around and are prepared to wait until one comes up then you should be able to pick one up fairly reasonably. I know two photogs who gave up on this lens. Too much of the focus shift. But many are OK with it. Some are saying too funky on digital, but fine on BW film. It helped to drop used Color Skopar 35 lenses.

I owned Ultron 35 1. It is take your time lens. No focus tab and no way to add it on VM version. I had Elmarit-M 28 2. Sold it, but can't do without 28mm, purchased 28 1. It looks same size if not smaller than the 35 summicron? You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. The look the Leica M9 delivered is yearned for by many photographers today. If you happen to get your hands on one, we recommend you snag these lenses from the Leica Camera store.

Your Leica M9 is begging to be paired with these lenses. Let it shine: The Leica 28mm f5. On the Leica M9 and other Leica M bodies, it will be the quintessential pancake lens. Plus, it has beautiful character and a short focus throw that makes it perfect for street photography.

All of this is made possible partly because of how special this lens is. In our review , we said:. I genuinely like the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5. Let it shine: This is the landscape photography lens you need on your next hike.

The Leica M9 has a sensor that delivers image quality like slide film, and this lens is near perfect for that look. Only you can decide about your budget.

Choice is from one of Voigtlander, Carl Zeiss or native Leica. If you are planning on shooting in low light conditions, Zeiss 1. Otherwise, be prepared to pay twice as much for the Leica 1. Plus wide open with that sensor will look gorgeous with a capital G. I would have to go with a 35mm. Little bit wider than the 50mm, not quite so critical as you get accustomed to rangefinder focussing and wonderfully crisp and sharp. Unless you need a very large aperture, the Summicron would be my suggestion.

Might easily end up as your only lens. I think I'd like a Leica lens, because the point here is to pursue the "Leica look" and the "Leica colors". If there are third party lenses that deliver that, I'd like to hear about them.

The 35 Summilux 1. The thing about pre-FLE is that it can have a focus shift not entirely compensated by a change in DOF while stopping down. This is a serious problem on M9 and a nuisance on later cameras that have EVF option.

So if I put this comment and your other comment further up the list together, is this the lens you would recommend?

Yes, that's the one. Make sure you get one with a dedicated hood, as the lens does not have a filter thread, should you need to use a filter.

The hood is a two-piece design. It can be taken apart, and there is a secret compartment for a filter. Now, speaking of filters M9 is much better than M8 in keeping IR out, but in low light indoors conditions with very low color temperature sources IR contamination is still a problem. It is effectively solved by an IR-cut filter, and I highly recommend getting one.

The hood takes non-existant series 7 filters, but a regular 48mm will do. Marie Meyer wrote: So if I put this comment and your other comment further up the list together, is this the lens you would recommend? It is more bulky than the pre-asph version though and is less forgiving than the latter on portraits. Different beasts definitely, i would try them both before deciding if i were you. Best, LCT. I agree that 1.

It has a glow, but maintains sharpness across the field. Flare is very predictable and can be avoided, or used. I agree with Irakly, you do have a very special lens with a stunning out of focus area too. Very smooth and nobody will tell you its not sharp as it is. Your lens of choice should be chosen for angle of View and needed aperture. I have a number of very old Leica lenses from the s and find them to be excellent.

My single new Summarit f 2. I would have no issues recommending essentially any new Leica lens or some of the older Summicron lenses.

Of course you might require an F On the whole I would select a single lens in the 35mm range.