Leica Lovers Anonymous

Laudrup wrote in post #14221845
The Noctilux does interest me, but I've got the 50 Summilux ASPH and 50 Summicron already and the Noctilux price could get me a minty 21 Summilux and 35 Summilux FLE. It does produce some lovely images, but I know if I had it I'd use it and sell it within 6 months as the money tied up in it wouldn't make it worthwhile for me.

Indeed, that happens a lot more frequently than you might think. That and "buyer's remorse." On the bright side at least, you most certainly will not lose money on the deal.

Long term I don't know if I'm going to keep it either - but it's way too early to tell. I've yet to have a chance to properly shoot with it.

Either financially or just in carrying the thing, it does require a certain amount of... Commitment. And if you're not using it at f/0.95 most (if not all) of the time - then perhaps another lens would be a better solution.

The Summilux? Yeah, that's going to the grave with me.

Double Negative wrote in post #14221731
It really is, Ronnie. But you've got to NEED (or WANT) that speed. The rest of the time, a Summilux or Summicron is a far better choice. Case in point, that lovely shot you've posted.

That's very true, plus the smaller size is nice. The Canon sharpening preset I use is too much for the M9 and 50 cron images

They are sharp looking cameras, but we'd never drop the money on them. The new Fuji rangefinder styled cameras, on the other hand...

Double Negative wrote in post #14224792
if you're not using it at f/0.95 most (if not all) of the time - then perhaps another lens would be a better solution.

The Summilux? Yeah, that's going to the grave with me.

I totally agree

on the bright side, exotic glass like this only seems to go up in value.

shot in some very low light @ f0.95:

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bsaber wrote in post #14226278
That's very true, plus the smaller size is nice. The Canon sharpening preset I use is too much for the M9 and 50 cron images

Yup, yup. LOL, I know - without the AA filter and good glass, anything more than a hint of sharpening is usually too much.

Mashimaro wrote in post #14230808
I totally agree

on the bright side, exotic glass like this only seems to go up in value.

Very true. Doesn't even have to be exotic; just about any Leica lens will do. At the very least you'll break even if you keep it clean.

Did you guys see this?
http://www.youtube.com …uy4qYip1U&featu​re=related

Just bought an m2,in great used condition.

airfrogusmc wrote in post #14244041
Did you guys see this?
http://www.youtube.com …uy4qYip1U&featu​re=related

Yup. Though I might suggest the "Rangefinder Difference" article. Or perhaps "Why Buy Leica?. A little more substantive.

Jobin wrote in post #14244891
Just bought an m2,in great used condition.

Ahh, very cool! Congrats.

Looking at an M3... I don't know if I should do it.

Figure out if it suits your needs/wants in photography then analyze the price point and what glass would you want to work with. I use this method as a base to getting into a system, all the while storing away funds to jump on the best deal when it comes around.

Thank you for the advice. It's an 1 Million+ Serial M3 in good shape with three lenses... the 35 f/2, 50 f/2 and a 135 for under $1000

Is that a fair price?

ziyius wrote in post #14270057
Thank you for the advice. It's an 1 Million+ Serial M3 in good shape with three lenses... the 35 f/2, 50 f/2 and a 135 for under $1000

Is that a fair price?

SWEET

So should I do it?

ziyius wrote in post #14270080
So should I do it?

It's an excellent price, but be sure of condition of all items.