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    Jack MacD replied to the topic Fast, Wide Lens for Astrophotography in the forum M Lenses 5 years, 2 months ago

    Mike,
    I have not used either the 35 1.4 older model or the 28 2.0 for astrophotography. I don’t believe vignetting is an issue with the 21 but if that’s not your preferred field of view, go with a 35. You have also reduced your cost. What is the issue is what ISO works best on your Sony. If you are willing to shoot at say 3,200 you don’t need…[Read more]

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    JMG replied to the topic Fast, Wide Lens for Astrophotography in the forum M Lenses 5 years, 2 months ago

    Thanks for the quick response! These days I find that I end up cropping a lot of my night shots , so I’m using 28 or 35 mm lenses more often than my very wide 15 and 20 mm lenses (where distortion and vignetting can be issues). I have thought about the 21 mm 1.4, but also wonder if the older 35mm Summilux-M f1.4 or the 28 mm Summicron f2, both o…[Read more]

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    Jack MacD replied to the topic Fast, Wide Lens for Astrophotography in the forum M Lenses 5 years, 2 months ago

    That’s an easy choice but not inexpensive.
    21mm 1.4.
    Lucky for you, the Leica Store Miami has one used as well as new.

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    JMG started the topic Fast, Wide Lens for Astrophotography in the forum M Lenses 5 years, 2 months ago

    I'm looking for suggestions on an M mount lens that might be suitable for moon-lit nightscapes and astrophotography (mainly milky way and starry sky) . I plan to use this lens (with an adapter) on my Sony A7Riii because of the camera's great low light sensitivity. I already have an assortment of Sony and other non-Leica lenses for the A7Riii, but…[Read more]

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    Grimmlord Blakk started the topic Typ 246 M firmware in the forum M Monochrom 5 years, 2 months ago

    Hi guys, please excuse my ignorance….I have firmware update to 1.0.2.0 at the moment. I was reading Thorsten Overgaard’s site and came across his setup page for his 246 (see attached image). on it it stated the firmware was 1.0.0.4………is this correct?

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    hongkonger started the topic Shutter sound comparison: Voigtländer Bessa R2 VS Leica M6 in the forum Film M Cameras 5 years, 2 months ago

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    hongkonger started the topic Leica 2/35, 1.4/50, 2.4/90 | Fujifilm X-Pro3 Film simulations in the forum M Lenses 5 years, 2 months ago

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    0:06​ Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH. (11673)
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    David Farkas wrote a new post 5 years, 3 months ago

    Today, Leica has released new firmware for both the Q2 and Q2 Monochrom cameras. Firmware version 3.1 for the Q2 and version 1.1 for the Q2 Monochrom add automatic and manual pixel mapping capability. Typically […]

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    airbonetwo replied to the topic What's the difference between 50mm Summicron v4 vs v5? in the forum General Leica Discussion 5 years, 3 months ago

    I'm kind having debate deciding which on to get, either Summicron or Summilux, I read review said Smmicron more sharper than Summilux. Since you own both can you tell the difference? vidmate

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    SCJ CL2 started the topic CL 2 in the forum Announcements and Site Matters 5 years, 3 months ago

    Is there any updated news about the arrival of the CL2 (Beyond spring April 2021)?

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    David Farkas wrote a new post 5 years, 3 months ago

    Leica has announced what they are calling a “Best-in-Class” Passport Warranty protection on all new Leica Sport Optics products. The new Leica Passport Protection Plan is completely free and includes a fully […]

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      David Farkas replied 3 years, 8 months ago

      You could get your rangefinder calibrated by Leica Customer Care in New Jersey, or DAG Camera in Wisconsin.

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