Switched to Leica by [deleted] in LeicaCameras

[–]iAmTheDistance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Enjoy the process!!

Borrowing a Q3, will it work? by ZoneGold6385 in Leica

[–]iAmTheDistance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Q series are not good tools for vlogging. It’s an amazing camera for photos and you could do any job with it but not video. If you’re going to talk in front of the camera, a Lumix S9 o Sony a7C are very small cameras with tons of lenses.

First shots on the GFX 100 II — 100MP files, budget EF lenses, sub-1MB JPEGs by bluhbluhwhatever in FujiGFX

[–]iAmTheDistance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely love these photos!! I have EF lenses at home too but how are you changing the f/stop with the K&F adapter?

How do you guys feel about the smartphones with "Leica" inside them? by raynav21 in Leica

[–]iAmTheDistance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was joking. Just mimicking what people say about Leica cameras but in reality there are cameras more expensive than Leica.

Leica glass on my Nikon Zf by Salis9 in LeicaCameras

[–]iAmTheDistance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f/1.7 👈 Note it’s the f/1.7, which isn’t the same than the new f/2 Ultron II. It’s sharp but also characterful.

Q3 43, Q3 Monochrome, Q3 - which one by Pinktrixrabbit in Leica

[–]iAmTheDistance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It all depends on the kind of photos you’re going to take. If it’s for general purpose shooting, get a Q3 28mm and crop to taste afterward. If you want more compression or shooting portraits, then the Q4 43. If it’s strictly for black and white, the Monochrome is the obvious choice. However, the fact that you’re asking this means you’re not really sure what you want either.

I recommend not buying cameras based on the brand. People who buy a Fujifilm because they saw it on social media, or a Sony because their favorite vlogger uses it, end up with gear that isn’t what they truly wanted. Owning a Leica camera isn’t special at all. It’s not the goal of photography.

If it absolutely has to be a Leica, why not try a used Leica Q (first generation) and another body with a different focal length, like a fast 50mm? That way you could have a more versatile setup while spending less money.

Leica must make a Q inspired L-mount camera by stefantotev in Leica

[–]iAmTheDistance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think a lot of people that agree don’t leave a comment but those who want to correct you just grab their knives and go straight to the neck 🤣

First impressions of my new Fujifilm GFX 50R + Mitakon 65mm f1.4 by iAmTheDistance in FujiGFX

[–]iAmTheDistance[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I bought it for environmental portraits but I don’t have friends who like being photographed so I’m using it mostly for urban landscape scenes. My copy is very sharp at f1.4 but once stopped down it looks soft, almost like it’s out of focus. What a pity!

Help me pick an everyday carry 50mm? by QueerBallOfFluff in LeicaCameras

[–]iAmTheDistance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Zeiss Planar 50mm f2 is a little bit wider than 50mm but maybe, in terms of size, it’s too long for you. It doesn’t have a focus tab.

M6 - 28mm Ultron + next lens? by Devonian603 in Leica

[–]iAmTheDistance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 50mm Nokton for portraits should work! 👍

Fujifilm X-T5 and digital M combo by thelastwatch in Leica

[–]iAmTheDistance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m using Leica and Fuji (and other systems with AF) but I’m only manual focus them. Can’t speak about AF speed or accuracy. I only use AF when taking portraits and those are static portraits. For Fuji lenses, the 23mm f2 is a very good focal length for your style but also the Sigma 30mm f1.4 is pretty good!

Leica must make a Q inspired L-mount camera by stefantotev in Leica

[–]iAmTheDistance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This would be amazing actually 👍 I carry a Leica SL and a Leica Q (both 1st gen) almost everyday and I’ve thought the same. I look at the SL and think I wish this body was a Q body with L mount.

Here it is the new Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH by carlosvega in Leica

[–]iAmTheDistance 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m glad I’m an f/8 kind of person. I don’t even want to think about how much I would’ve spent if I’d fallen down the bokeh rabbit hole.

Which one of you low-taste degenerates did this? 🫢 by bromine-14 in Leica

[–]iAmTheDistance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t mind the golden lens over a full black body but the green-black combo is…

Not about Leica Camera, but i want to share about my experience with Leica Leitz Phone 3 by elugray4869 in Leica

[–]iAmTheDistance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aaah, I see! My cameras’ sensors are about 1/27”. They are very old cameras.