FBA said:Hi bros,
I'm considering the M-Hexanon 35/F2 but heard mixed reviews about it. Just want to know if anyone has used this lens with a Leica M9. Care to share your positive and negative experiences?
Thanks all!
FARI
if i'm not wrong, there are 3 versions of the hexanon 35f/2, i) chrome ltm; ii) the black paint UC ltm; and iii) m-mount.Hexanon 35mm F2 is basically same as 35 cron F2 'bokeh king'.
if i'm not wrong, there are 3 versions of the hexanon 35f/2, i) chrome ltm; ii) the black paint UC ltm; and iii) m-mount.
the UC is the one ppl usually associate with the v4, and the chrome is the predecessor essentially the same formula, minus the ultra coating, a little less compact, and the different body finish. the m-mount is a totally different animal, much larger is size, displaying quite a different signature... if you can call it that.
Thanks bros!
I have two lenses now: A Leica Summarit 35mm/f2.5 and a Hexanon 50mm/F2.
I just prefer the way the 50mm Hexanon handles and renders on the M9. Granted, the focus distance limit is about 1meters but the 50mm Hexanon gives an extremely smooth and dreamy look. Not too soft but not super clinical either.
The Summarit is great in good light. But I'm looking for that extra stop as I will be shooting at night when I go overseas in September. So naturally, I thought of the Hexanon 35mm/F2. I'm not too hot about the UC Hexanon--i hear it handles flares better but isn't as well-built as the M-Hexanons.
Bro Bolim: Thanks for your advise. If anyone is interested in trading a mint M-Hexanon with my mint 35mm Summarit, leave me a private message. But I'd like to test the lens first.
FARI
FBA said:Hi bros,
I did consider the Zeiss 35/F2. But I read it could be more trouble to use than the Hexanon because of:
1. Finder blockage
http://www.kenrockwell.com/zeiss/zm/35mm-f2.htm
2. A lot of vignetting when shooting wide open
http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2010/02/25/the-zeiss-zm-35-biogon-f2-lens-review-on-the-leica-m9/
Eh do note ken rockwell is er.....not everything he says u take too seriously.
Zeiss f2 is such a good lens it is usually preferred to leica F2 ASPH. There is a poll in rff forum where it polled more popular than leica.
Vignetting? Not on mine.
Finder blockage? Not on mine. I do not use a hood. No need hood the zeiss F2 is practically flareproof
http://64.38.3.147/forums/showthread.php?threadid=99538&page=2
http://www.google.com/m/url?ei=HMxH...MQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNHmxTEq5MpVBinhlfFm0UNh4K2ZoQ
Glad you like my pictures, that guy is me.So far, it seems not much information about the M-Hexanon 35mm on the M9. The most interesting images I found of this lens in action was the at DPreview forum. The guy shot with an M8.2.
Glad you like my pictures, that guy is me.
I have compared recently four lenses: M-Hexanon 35/2, Summicron 35/2, M-Hexanon 50/2, Jupiter-3 50/1.5, you can see samples here: rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109000
Here are pictures from a new shoot, I used M-Hexanon 35mm f2 on par with Jupiter-3 50mm f1.5.
Hi-res pictures from this set are here:
flickr.com/photos/rus_tam/sets/72157627361106121