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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica Introduces APO Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH “LHSA” Special Edition 8 years ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Introduces APO Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH "LHSA" Special Edition Today, Leica has announced a new special edition lens, the APO Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH "LHSA" to commemorate the International Leica Society's 50th Anniversary. Limited to 500 pieces worldwide, the special […]
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Can't go wrong with either, although the LHSA version might prove difficult to get at this point. You'd be surprised how quickly 500 pieces become spoken for.
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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica CL Mirrorless Camera Introduced 8 years ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica CL Mirrorless Camera Introduced Today, Leica has expanded their APS-C offerings with a new interchangeable lens mirroless system camera - the Leica CL. With similar specifications to the recently launched Leica TL2, the CL trades in the pure m […]
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Antonio,
The 18-56 TL is extremely capable, with excellent image quality and a nice focal length range. I do find myself gravitating to the 23, 35 and 60 primes more and more, though. The wider apertures and DOF control overrule flexibility for me. So, not a straight-up sacrifice in IQ. Rather a difference in overall look. And, no, I haven't ran…[Read more]
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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica Introduces APO Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH “LHSA” Special Edition 8 years ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Introduces APO Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH "LHSA" Special Edition Today, Leica has announced a new special edition lens, the APO Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH "LHSA" to commemorate the International Leica Society's 50th Anniversary. Limited to 500 pieces worldwide, the special […] View
I guess it depends on your personal aesthetic. I like both!
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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica Releases New Firmware for Full Range of Digital M Cameras 8 years ago
In reply to: Josh Lehrer wrote a new post, Leica Releases New Firmware for Full Range of Digital M Cameras Today, in conjunction with the announcement of the new Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH (read our coverage here), Leica has released new firmware for a number of digital M cameras to support the lens, as well as the […]
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Fixed. Thanks for pointing it out.
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Introduces APO Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH “LHSA” Special Edition 8 years ago
Today, Leica has announced a new special edition lens, the APO Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH “LHSA” to commemorate the International Leica Society's 50th Anniversary. Limited to 500 pieces worldwide, the special […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Announces Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH 8 years ago
Today, Leica has announced a new M lens, the Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH. The fastest 75mm lens Leica has ever produced. At first blush, this lens seems an odd decision. But, the idea of a 75mm Noctilux isn't so […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Firmware Ver 1.2 for Leica TL2 Released 8 years ago
Today, Leica has released updated firmware for the Leica TL2. The new firmware adds support for the newly introduced Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH pancake lens. You can read more about the new lens here:
Leica […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Updates Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Pricing 8 years ago
Leica has updated their pricing on the CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program. The main changes here are increases to the upgrade cost to the M (Typ 240), M-P (Typ 240) and the M Monochrom (Typ 246). There are no […]
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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica Updates CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Pricing for SL (Typ 601) 8 years ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Updates CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Pricing for SL (Typ 601) In light of the recent price reduction on the Leica SL (Typ 601), Leica USA has just issued an update for the CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade program. After the adjustment, upgrading to an SL from a CCD-based M […]
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Sorry, no. The M10 is not part of the upgrade program.
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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica CL Mirrorless Camera Introduced 8 years ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica CL Mirrorless Camera Introduced Today, Leica has expanded their APS-C offerings with a new interchangeable lens mirroless system camera - the Leica CL. With similar specifications to the recently launched Leica TL2, the CL trades in the pure m […] View
Carlos,
The Q, with its 24MP full frame sensor will give a little better quality than the CL with an APS-C sensor. Both are going to deliver great results. The Q for me is a mini M camera where I can't take the lens off. Even two years on, it still is best in class.
Really, the decision comes down to one important criteria. If you are looking…[Read more]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH Pancake Lens Announced 8 years ago
Today, in addition to the Leica CL announcement, Leica has also introduced a new TL lens – the Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH, in both black and silver. This APS-C sized lens in Leica's new L mount, sets new […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica CL Mirrorless Camera Introduced 8 years ago
Today, Leica has expanded their APS-C offerings with a new interchangeable lens mirroless system camera – the Leica CL. With similar specifications to the recently launched Leica TL2, the CL trades in the pure m […]
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Carlos,
The Q, with its 24MP full frame sensor will give a little better quality than the CL with an APS-C sensor. Both are going to deliver great results. The Q for me is a mini M camera where I can't take the lens off. Even two years on, it still is best in class.
Really, the decision comes down to one important criteria. If you are looking to get into a full system camera with interchangeable lenses, the CL would be the way to go. But, if you're happy with 28mm, the Q is tough to beat.
18mm is the actual focal length of the lens. On APS-C, it will be equivalent to a 28mm in full-frame terms.
Hope this helps.
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Antonio,
The 18-56 TL is extremely capable, with excellent image quality and a nice focal length range. I do find myself gravitating to the 23, 35 and 60 primes more and more, though. The wider apertures and DOF control overrule flexibility for me. So, not a straight-up sacrifice in IQ. Rather a difference in overall look. And, no, I haven't ran into situations with the original T, TL2 or CL where I needed image stabilization.
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David, I liked your video but didn't see a link here?
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Announces M-P (Typ 240) “Canada Edition” 8 years ago
Today, Leica Camera has announced a limited edition Leica M-P (Typ 240) Set to commemorate the Canada's 150th Anniversary of Confederation. The Leica M-P (Typ 240) “CANADA EDITION” Set includes a custom engraved […]
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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica M10 Review: The Quintessential Digital M 8 years ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica M10 Review: The Quintessential Digital M The Leica M10 might be the most ‘analog’ digital M yet. And perhaps the most faithful to the M lineage. This should come as no surprise to anyone who has followed Leica’s journey into digital photography over […]
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The M10 has a usable ISO 10,000. The M9 tops out around 1,000. So, about a 3.5 stop advantage.
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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica M Monochrom ‘Jim Marshall' Set Unboxing 8 years ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica M Monochrom 'Jim Marshall' Set Unboxing As we recently reported, the newly released Leica M Monochrom 'Jim Marshall' Set has just started shipping. We were able to briefly get our hands on one of the first ones, thanks to its very generous owner, and do […]
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Digital has come a long way since Jim's passing. I'd like to think he would have heartily embraced the M Monochrom.
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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica M10 Review: The Quintessential Digital M 8 years ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica M10 Review: The Quintessential Digital M The Leica M10 might be the most ‘analog’ digital M yet. And perhaps the most faithful to the M lineage. This should come as no surprise to anyone who has followed Leica’s journey into digital photography over […] View
Thanks for the feedback.
Tips for getting colors like these: use a Leica 😉 All kidding aside, Leica doesn't get the credit they deserve for the color science in their digital cameras. Doesn't look fake, flat or overdone. The resulting look is like real life, but the better version.
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Q (Typ 116) Silver Anodized Announced 8 years ago
Today, Leica Camera has announced that it will now offer the popular Leica Q (Typ 116) 24MP full frame compact camera in a silver anodized finish. The camera is identical in features and specifications to the […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica C Image Shuttle App for Compact Cameras Not Compatible with iOS11 8 years ago
Just got word that the Leica C Image Shuttle App for iPhone and iPad will not be compatible with the soon-to-be-released iOS11. Apple is rolling out iOS11 along with the iPhone X, 8 and 8 Plus, which […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Introduces V-Lux (Typ 114) Explorer Kit 8 years ago
Today, Leica has introduced the V-Lux (Typ 114) Explorer Kit. The new bundle includes a stock V-Lux (Typ 114), a black nylon ‘ONA for Leica' Bowery camera bag and a Leica Rope Strap by COOPH in red. Earlier this […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Fixes TL2 EVF Issue with Firmware 1.1 8 years ago
Leica has just released updated firmware for the newly launched TL2. After the first batch of cameras shipped a couple weeks ago, some early users reported their cameras being rendered inoperable. Leica […]
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Dear David, What are your feelings about this new 50 APO Limited Edition?
Do you prefer this vintage edition or the current 50 APO, lighter, sleek and smaller with a very practical hood?
I guess it depends on your personal aesthetic. I like both!
…but I can only buy just one!
What to go, David?
Can't go wrong with either, although the LHSA version might prove difficult to get at this point. You'd be surprised how quickly 500 pieces become spoken for.
… but I can only buy one!
What to go, David? The Vintage or the Modern?
Thank you, David!
David, can we use filters with the hood in the 50 APO LHSA Limited Edition?
Yes, you can use E39 screw-in filters.
Get whichever one you like better. Both finishes should hold their value.
They are the same lens, with the exception of the focus ring. The LHSA version has a knurled focus ring, while the standard lens has a focus tab. I don't think you'd see much of a difference in the speed or accuracy of focus between the two.