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I've wanted a Leica for years. Like many people, I was curious about the "Leica look" and wondered if it was actually real or just hype.
A few weeks ago, I finally took the plunge. I sold all of my Fujifilm gear and traded up to a Leica Q2 in good condition.
I've only had it for a short while, but I'm honestly blown away by the RAW files. The amount of detail, depth, and character straight out of the camera is something I wasn't expecting. It's hard to describe, but the images just have a different feel to them.
Coming from Fujifilm, I was used to relying on the SOOC film simulations, so shooting RAW and learning Lightroom has been a pretty big change. I'm still very much a beginner when it comes to editing, but I'm enjoying the process, and I feel like it's been completely worth it.
These are a few shots from my recent trip to Beijing with the Q2.

Je sais pas si ça vous intéresse, mais au cas où, j’ai fait une vidéo où je parle de mon ressenti sur la photographie infrarouge avec le M8

Leica M8 : Son plus gros défaut est devenu une force (Photographie Infrarouge)
https://youtu.be/wcAQzzcEYGc

I’d like to apologize to SillyGoth in advance…

So I recently found the deal of a lifetime and picked up this Leica M2 KS15-4 variant for $150. Yes, $150.

I never intended to own a Leica at this point in my life but obviously I couldn’t pass up such an otherworldly opportunity.

I currently have the Canon 50mm f/1.4 ltm adapted to it, but I’ve really been feeling the itch for a decently sharp and similarly fast 35mm M mount lens to take advantage of the frame lines and also just because I enjoy the focal length more.

I’m torn between the obvious contenders from voigtlander. I really don’t want to spend more than $500-$600.

I guess what all this boils down to, is which option is the best all-rounder?

I’ve read that the 35mm Nokton 1.4 leaves some things to be desired when it comes to sharpness, particularly in corners.

The color skopar 2.5 seems to be sharp and compact but I think I’d like something a bit faster for indoor shooting and lower-light street photography.

The option I think I’m leaning toward the most is the 35mm 1.7 Ultron ASPH. I’ve read good things about it and it seems to check all of the boxes, but I’d like some more firsthand input before pulling the trigger.

Of course I’d much prefer actual Leitz glass, but it’s out of the question for the time being. I just want some sort of middle ground. (Sorry SillyGoth)

I’m also not against any of the newer Chinese lenses that are popping up all over the place if they fit the bill and are within my price range.

Thank you all in advance!

The film is getting caught on something when I load it into the camera, I’m guessing it’s the pressure plate. Is there an easy fix to this or do I need to send it out?

Still exploring to feel the difference between DLux-8 and Q3, what would you suggest for me to do to better feel it?

Hi Guys!

Finally gave in and bought a Summilux 50 ASPH after looking at every review out there and deciding that the Lux unique character is worth it to me over a Nokton 50mm f1.2. Very happy with the lens, looks like new and the focus is very smooth (I feared the sticky focus feel the silver one had that I tried in the Leica store)

Thought Id try the Lux in combination with my favorite 35mm Nokton f1.5 and see if I can shoot them as a combo. Was really pleasantly surprised to how close the Nokton is to the Lux Colors/Sharpness and Contrast in my eyes (the lux has a tiny amount of higher color saturation in the reds). They even share a similar amount of "glow" as evident in the second garden stool image.

All in all closer together than my Skopar and Nokton or Planar and Nokton pairing in rendering, really cool!

Just a few quick test shots, nothing to serious but I'd be curious if you guys can find more differences that I didn't notice.

Third image pair is compensated for exposure since I underexposed sightly on the Nokton, I tried to get the same framing on both and f***ed up the exposure.

All shot Wide open at 1.5 or 1.4 respectively and directly SOOC except the +0.30 exposure correction on the Nokton in the third pair.

Please DOWNLOAD THE FULL RESOLUTION to compare.

I just purchased my first new Leica and I'm beyond excited! I previously had an M6 classic, but I was recently given an offer I couldn't refuse on a brand new M6 reissue. IMO the MP viewfinder, meter, and rewind mechanism are a huge improvement over the M6 classic. Especially since I had a hard time with focusing the classic while wearing glasses.

Recently bought a black paint light meter to go with my repainted M3. 100% analog, mechanical perfection 😍

Hi again, Leica community!

Long story short, I had a Leica Q2, then an SL a few years ago. Never really connected with the former, and the latter was too bulky to my taste. Since then I was just having fun with my GR IIIx.

But something happened. I was shopping around for a second hand Q3 43, when I got an offer I couldn't refuse for this M11-P (mint condition, 1,500 clicks). Super nice guy who was moving to Hasselblad. The offer was basically €1,000 below usual second-hand price, with thumb grip and fast SD included. I couldn't pass it up. I took a day off and drove 4 hours in both directions to get it.

So far, I'm super impressed with the camera and I love the shooting experience. I'm starting out with a Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 (pictured), but I have two other lenses on the way to complete the holy trinity (Ultron 28mm II and 35mm II).

Wishing you all a nice day!

Earlier this year, after much deliberation, I finally decided to pull the trigger and buy my first Leica to celebrate a personal milestone. Of course, my idea to get a one camera/one lens setup didn‘t work out (I should have known better ..). I ended up with an M2 and M10 and a 35mm lens for each camera (plus a 50mm Lux ASPH).

I absolutely enjoy using both cameras. The M2 is currently away for a CLA but I managed to shoot a few rolled of film before sending it off.

BW images are taken with the M2 and the Mandler, color photos with the M10 and 35mm Lux FLE.

I recently got the M4-p, i wasn't looking for it, but saw it in a garage sale for an absolute steal so i had to take it, ive been using it recently, and i hate to say it but i dont think it lives up to the hype, the range finder is harder to focus than a normal SLR, with glasses i cant see the 35mm guidelines and over all, i feel im using just an other film camera, sure, the build quality is great, but i don't think its $3,000 worth, i have more fun using my OM-2
Am I missing something??

Looking to purchase this m6 but the seller has limited informations! Its been cla and the wax is no longer on the screw but is this the original baseplate with the sticker?

Pulled it out of my bag yesterday and noticed the dot showing the selected aperture was not in the center, immediately noticed the entire lens in front of the focus ring was freely spinning. When rotated, there are random spots where it will tighten down, but never back at the center.

Anyone know what causes this? I'm only two months in on this lens, so wondering if anyone has an easy fix