I use a Voigtlander 50mm f1.1 on my SL with a close focus adapter and honestly every time I finish a job I’m very excited to look through the images!

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

Seb Peters wow, 1.1 is insane. I’ve always wanted to test out the Noctilux .95 just for fun.

Justin! Great to see you on this video! Greetings from California

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steph, I hope all is well in California, stay safe.

I have the 35mm lux and 50mm Lux, you can't live with 35mm but the 50lux maybe the best lens and best bokeh you will love it for sure, 35mm is great for documenting the 50mm is great for Artistic shots plus portrait. you will love it for sure and it will get more use than 75mm for sure

This just appeared in my feed of recommended videos; glad to see it! Liked and subscribed! It is good to hear that you like using the ELPRO on your APO 75 Summicron ASPH. An ELPRO is now on my short list. The APO 75 ‘Cron aleady has a quite good Maximum Magnification spec at its MFD of 0.7m, so, an ELPRO could make it my true close-range M-mount king. I also agree with you,, regarding 35mm f/1.4 lenses. Thanks for creating and posting this!

Just stumbled onto your channel, loving the content. Been eying the Trooper bag for a while now. Looks amazing.

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

Levi Garfield Thank you Levi, check out their new Pilot bag with the modular system, I’m really digging it.

@garflikesradials

3 жыл бұрын

Justin Mott yeah man the pilot line looks gorgeous too but maybe a bit too small for my set up

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

@@garflikesradials They make it in a medium and a small, the medium is actually more spacious than you think and with the mod system, you could put a lens in that front pouch, just a thought.

Great I like how you keep it simple. Also, you are right: like to see this🤓 love your apartment, looks great!

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

Kris Ceuppens Thank you Kris, I appreciate that :).

Apartment looks dope... we need a tour..?

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'll do a full tour soon.

I have way too much stuff but the M10 and M10 Monochrom are my current favorites. If I had to only keep one lens it would be the 50 Noctilux although the APO 50 is really amazing on the newer high resolution M bodies. I make all my own straps and bags and love leather working. It's great to be able to make a bag exactly to fit my needs. You mentioned adding a 50 to your kit. I have found that 35-50 or 50-75 is not a big enough jump in focal length to carry side by side. Im usually skipping one focal length in my bag. 35-75, 28-50 etc although I do own at least one lens from 24-75 mm in length. I just don't like carrying them on the same shoot. I find myself fumbling with what lens to use because they are so close in focal.

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

Kevin Fickling Awesome set-up Kevin, I bet that 50 Noct is unreal on the new M10-R. I’m definitely tempted to sell the 75mm and go with a 50 .1.4 as I just miss that focal length and for me it’s different enough compared to the 35.

Talking about spare cameras and multiple cards does it ever make you nervous travelling with a range finder knowing you could possible knock the mechanism out of alignment while on assignment?

21, 50 and 75, unbeatable for my press photography. I've an R-lens 80-200/ f.4.0. Backup camera Lumix GX8 with a 12-35/2.8 and a 100-400/4.0-?? The Lumix is for shooting video clips too.

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

paul sehstedt People love those Panasonic’s for video work I always only hear great things.

Great video! I love M lenses but my technique and skill isn’t good enough to focus them accurately. So I’m using the SL system.

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

Hatef Yamini I tirelessly out the SL and I was impressed with it overall, just too bulky for me.

@krisceuppens5273

3 жыл бұрын

Hatef Yamini I agree! I have been moving from nikon FF to fuji, and since a couple of months the M system has grabbed my attention and dreams. The kit is powerful and tiny compared to e.g. Nikon equivalents. But I fear that my eyesight and auto focus skills would let me down big time. Sticking to my fuji x-pro and lovely primes for the moment.

Id love to know in there is some viewfinder block on the 35mm Lux. I have a Fuji xpro3 but viewfinder block really makes precise framing a nightmare

I have all Zeiss ZM glass as got a set of 3 for a good price years ago. Eyeing up the 35 cron. (used)

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

Colin O'Sullivan Zeiss glass is definitely nice as well.

@colinosullivan930

3 жыл бұрын

Justin Mott I see a bit of leica glass in my future ;) a gift to ones self haha

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

Colin O'Sullivan Treat yo self :)

Nice accessory video. Do you use sticky labels to keep track of your SD cards? I was thinking of getting a small pair of Leica binoculars to complement my Noctivid 10x42s. I have a tiny Nikon portable binocular, but the optics are not very good (they didn’t cost much, so no surprise there). What do you think about the small Leica Ultravids?

Justin, you have a lot of the same "quirks" I do. I have an M10-P that I absolutely love. I have begun building a lens setup that at present consists of the 28, 50 and 90. Next will be the SEM - I love ultrawides though they are less straightforward to use on an M. Given the prices of the lenses, I am tempted to put UV filters on all of them. Do you use "protective" filters?

@magiccarpetrider4594

Жыл бұрын

Are you me? I rebuilding a Leica kit, after selling ALL my Ms and Rs in the late 90s to pay child support. (Canons and 8 Zeiss primes came in there, and I’ve moved bodies to R5s.) I first bought a Q for the 28mm, then m246 mono -since that’s what I shoot. My first buy of a 50 1.2 Nokton went away for a 50 Lux ASPH. Then got a 90 2.5 summarit. I thought I could compromise with a 25 mm Biogon but it’s going away this week for a 21 SEM-still wondering about the 21 biogon. Not sure what 28 m-mount yet- but I’m staying with E46. Biogon or Elmarit 2.8 v4… feeling pretty damn broke and irresponsible. I had purchased some Voightlander for the pancake sizes for my canon bodies, but realized I had to stop down three in order to get better sharpness. I don’t mind ignoring, but I’d like something crisp. Seeing how fast I dumped the Nokton, I doubt I’ll try them again- just not special. Seeing how many Zeiss ZE I have, I’m thinking the 28 biogon, but wondering if I should put the Biogon on at 21 and keep using the Q as a second body.

Great video. Much improved from your earlier stuff. Would love to see you move the camera in closer. I feel like I'm sneaking a peek at you talking from another room.

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, you read my mind as I'm eyeing the 30mm 1.4 for my Sony A6600, 50mm equivalent.

I love the light in your apartment. Great video. We have similar preferences in focal lengths. I’m on Fuji now, so it’s APS-C, but it’s all primes 16 (24 equivalent), 23 (35), 35 (50), 50 (75), and 90 (135). I agree with you on wides. Anything much wider than 21 becomes very gimmicky very quickly. My most used lens is by far my 23 (35 equivalent). Jack

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

Jack Kurtz Thanks Jack, I bought a Sony APS-C for personal video/vlog work and I’m enjoying it.

@magiccarpetrider4594

Жыл бұрын

I’m a big 28 guy and bought Xt2 for the 18mm. Very nice, but GAS got me 5 more lenses and the 16mm. That lens was painful to sell but Fuji files weren’t for me.

I really appreciate the time and effort you have gone into making this video - I did the same (but not at your level of quality!) for my Fuji X100F. I just cannot get past the entry cost into Leica and would be really interested in your insights and justification in buying into such a system. It is a never ending question - I know that being made in Germany means greater costs in manufacturing, but what I'm really wanting to know - is that extra cost worth the added 5% we all crave in our images- does Leica create glass that is truly unique with its flaws and perfection in certain areas - or is it because we spend so much money on a camera and as a result take more photos as a result thus becoming a better photographer? I'll shut up now. Thanks.

@louiswhite4909

3 жыл бұрын

John Baseley I hope he answers you. I can tell you from my own very small experiences. I really like my results with Sony Kit. Started out with Nikon, still have those cameras and lens. Leica lens have a render that’s just different and dare I say special. The build quality is fantastic, they are expensive. But you really do buy a product that you could keep your entire life. Pass down to your heirs if you like. Not many things you can say that about these days. As you know having a Leica will not make anyone a better photographer. Unless it inspires you to shoot more, then well it will. Fuji gear is great and you already have that. If you can get to a Leica store, drop in and ask for a test drive. The Store in Los Angeles will let you take it out for a few hours. Hopefully the other store do also. Find out for yourself. Cheers!

@andriykovach2736

10 ай бұрын

Me240 + lux 50mm I can really see difference with my nikon stuff and especially considering the size .... If you can afford, if not it's actually not a necessity in life.

you have to get ahold of one of the M50 Noctilux lenses someday... you will have a hard time going back to any other 50... with maybe the exception of the 50 APO.

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

SJ it’s so large and heavy though :( but I’m going to try it out for fun.

@Sams911

3 жыл бұрын

@@AskMOTT yes, for a Leica lens it is large and heavy, but for what it can do, reference other brands "fast" glass... it's tiny 😂

"sounds weird" 🤣 🤣 🤣

What are your favorite Leica lenses and accessories and why?

@richardlindstrom7953

3 жыл бұрын

@@wylie_photo Same here

@stevenstevensteven4

3 жыл бұрын

I'm torn between the 28 and 35 Lux. Two incredible lenses.

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevenstevensteven4 I've very happy with my 35mm but I can see the appeal of the 28mm.

@TheGrapefruit11

3 жыл бұрын

Oh 3 favourite lenses are the - summarit 35mm - Elmar M 50mm - Voigtländer Ultron 28mm f2 All of them are super small, light and compact and "standard" or "wide". I know that the difference between 28 and 35 is not big, but I still feel it gives a very distinctively different endresult and I am always amazed by how different I shoot with both of these in comparison. The 50 is just a dream lens of mine, haven't had it for long but I already fell in love with the snappy focus and the field of view! great video :)

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGrapefruit11 Thanks Michael, that's a nice setup you have there. I here you on the 28mm, it's similar but different enough from a 35mm. Next lens for me is a nice Leica 50mm 1.4 :).

Im always torn between 35 and 50 though...

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

35mm and 50mm combo is sneaky nice :).

@riswanc

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, when shooting portrait for professional work i prefer that 50, but yeah when travelling, the 35 is more versatile to my needs

Back for more Leica stuff

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

Some new stuff coming soon :)

What about 90mm ?

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve tried to use a 90mm before but it never quite worked for me Terence.

close up lens

Nice info but have you ever heard of breathing ? You should try it sometime. It's great.

@AskMOTT

2 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of it.

@MikeKleinsteuber

2 жыл бұрын

@@AskMOTT LOL

i have no leica :(

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

SpikeLomo Start with the accessories and work backwards ha ha.

I keep my Leica kit in a 18 x 13 x 6.5 inch hard case. Here are the contents: M6 Body M10 body in half-case 35mm f/1.4 Zeiss Distagon (49mm filter size) 90mm f/2 Summicron 21mm f/1.4 Summilux Contax 21mm accessory viewfinder for 21mm lens Vivitar orange filter (52mm) Hoya R72 720nm infrared filter (52mm) 49-52mm step up ring for 52mm filters on 35mm lens Plus 3 Close-up lens (49mm) Neutral Density filter (49mm) ExpoDisc custom white balance tool (49mm) Polarizing filter (49mm) for 35mm lens Polarizing filter (Series 8) for 21mm lens Extra 64GB SanDisk SDXC memory card Extra roll of 35mm film Extra battery for M10 Battery charger for M10

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome kit :)

😂vous devriez parler encore beaucoup plus vite 😮. Cela vous isole des followers étrangers. 😢😢

@AskMOTT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback , this is an old video , since then I’ve slowed down a bit :).

Justin, You talk to fast. You offer great information but its only you talking. We are not at your family dinner table fighting to get a word in. We are not paying by the minute. Slow down, pause, take a breath, maybe two. Give the viewer time to consider the points you are making. It will increase the impact of your message and allow the viewer time to digest what you are saying. Drinking from a fire hose is never fun.

Justin, you have a lot of the same "quirks" I do. I have an M10-P that I absolutely love. I have begun building a lens setup that at present consists of the 28, 50 and 90. Next will be the SEM - I love ultrawides though they are less straightforward to use on an M. Given the prices of the lenses, I am tempted to put UV filters on all of them. Do you use "protective" filters?

@AskMOTT

3 жыл бұрын

But do you wear strange hats Chuck? I do use protective filters as I just can't risk the scratch but I don't use lens caps.

@chuckfralick6456

3 жыл бұрын

@@AskMOTT Thanks Justin. Yes, I wear some off hats. My favorite at the moment is my Mountain Hardware beanie.