GAS GAS: Please Share your Latest Desires Big and Small

[BruceRH]

I had a realization this morning. The brand Leica has such a mystique about it that I was expecting the M240 to be something magical and transformative. But as it turns out, it's just a camera. In order to make sense to me, it must work as a practical camera, not just as an inspirational artpiece.

What I enjoy about Leica is the simplicity, the menus and the controls. Then there is the size, having a FF camera body with such small lenses still amazes me when I look around at other FF cameras. I will also say that the images take very little effort in LR for me to get what I want. It is definitely not an art piece for me, it is very practical and enjoyable to use and compliments my Olympus bodies perfectly, for me. But yes, in the end, it is just a camera.

 

[DaveNJ]

Thypoch Simera 75mm f/1.4 ASPH after seeing this review.

I need to get a Voigtlander 40/1.4 SC, which I have been lusting after, first though. I'm just glad Leica M mount is so easily adapted to other mounts.

It offers a modern take on the classic portrait lens – sharp but soulful, precise but expressive. For those who want an alternative to the expensive Leica options without sacrificing optical quality, the Simera is a no-brainer.

https://jonasraskphotography.com/20...-f-1-4-mini-review-a-new-portraiture-classic/

 

[BruceRH]

Thypoch Simera 75mm f/1.4 ASPH after seeing this review.

I need to get a Voigtlander 40/1.4 SC, which I have been lusting after, first though. I'm just glad Leica M mount is so easily adapted to other mounts.


https://jonasraskphotography.com/20...-f-1-4-mini-review-a-new-portraiture-classic/

Thanks for the link. I was watching a YouTube review of it last night, it looks to be a very nice lens 👍🏻

 

[rayvonn]

the simplicity, the menus and the controls.

the images take very little effort in LR for me to get what I want.

For now... 🤣 . As discussed in the other place, it seems the CL/SL isn't enough for some people who want EVF/Stabilisation/spirit level/other gizmos, not in those other cameras but in the M and it seems Leica will release an M camera, a sort of permanently manual Sony A7, on that basis this year. "Interesting" times ahead. I imagine Leica have determined there will be any number of willing buyers ready to jettison piles of cash for this; I also imagine they're probably right.

I need to get a Voigtlander 40/1.4 SC, which I have been lusting after, first though. I'm just glad Leica M mount is so easily adapted to other mounts.

Thanks for the link. I was watching a YouTube review of it last night, it looks to be a very nice lens

No hesitation in recommending that. It seems the SC and MC are almost the same in rendering save for the deliberate flare of the SC. Summilux based optics.

And that Typoch looks wonderful, I disagree with the reviewer in that it seems to render similalry and probably better than the Summilux 75mm.

 

[BruceRH]

Yeah, a M size with an EVF and stabilization would sell well IMHO. I really like the SL2-S output and the EVF but if they could stuff all of that in a smaller body, that would be ideal. I would have to wait a while for used ones to show up. Yes, very interesting times.

 

[mike3996]

The new Panasonic S1Rii seems to mostly answer my wishes re. the S1 that I have.

That I'd get the S1 in a smaller form. And the S1Rii does that!

 

[L0n3Gr3yW0lf]

The new Panasonic S1Rii seems to mostly answer my wishes re. the S1 that I have.

That I'd get the S1 in a smaller form. And the S1Rii does that!

Understandable, I was looking at the S1R II with curious eyes as well. The Z8 and A1 are still far to expensive for me even on the used market, but the S1R II is close to the maximum budget I could squeeze. I am absolutely delighted to see that it has 40 FPS and Focus Bracketing and HHHR and advance subject detection on top of a new 44 MP BSI sensor. That's a bit more MP then I would actually want, I would be happy with 30-36 MP but at least it's not 61 MP like the Sony's.
It's nice that they could fit all of that in a smaller body though light weight it is not at nearly 800 grams.
And we the newly released Sigma lenses it would be an amazing combo, like the 28-70mm f 2.8, 70-200mm f 2.8, 500mm f 5.6.
I do wish Tamron would release their lens offerings on L mount because I love their more compact and lightweight options and close focus capabilities. Or Samyang and their very affordable lenses.
Anywho, L mount is the first system that offers high FPS, High Resolution stacking, Pre/Pro Capture, Subject Detection, effective IBIS, Focus Bracketing, affordable lenses and not a 5.000 £ asking price for the body.

 

[bastibe]

Today I will return the Leica M240. It was a fun experience, and taught me a thing or two about zone focusing. But I won't be rushing to buy my own. Autofocus and back screen shooting is too important to my process.

I can respect anyone who enjoys the Leica experience. Looking through the window finder with very minimal distractions is fun. Rangefinder focusing is engaging and makes me more involved in the photographic process. But I realize that I prefer a camera that gets out of my way, and the Leica is not that.

 

[rayvonn]

Today I will return the Leica M240. It was a fun experience, and taught me a thing or two about zone focusing. But I won't be rushing to buy my own. Autofocus and back screen shooting is too important to my process.

I can respect anyone who enjoys the Leica experience. Looking through the window finder with very minimal distractions is fun. Rangefinder focusing is engaging and makes me more involved in the photographic process. But I realize that I prefer a camera that gets out of my way, and the Leica is not that.

Let us know if you get your hands on it again from the camera club 👍

 

[bastibe]

(I posted some more random thoughts on the Dear Giary thread)

 

[L0n3Gr3yW0lf]

I just had a realisation: out of all the mirrorless mount, Canon RF, Canon EFhM, Nikon Z, Nikon 1, L Mount, Fujifilm X, Samsung NX, Samsung NX Mini, Micro Four Thirds, Pentax Q, there are are literally only 3 native Fisheye lenses with Autofocus:
*Samsung NX 10mm f 3.5
*Panasonic Lumix G 8mm f 3.5
*Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f 1.7 PRO

Isn't that strange? That after this many years no other manufacturer has bothered to make a autofocus fisheye lens, some of the mounts are getting quite old now since their original launch date. I am not counting adapting the DSLR lenses here.
I know it's a very niche product but when I think of Nikon and Canon specifically they made an even more unique fisheye lens: Fisheye Zoom .... Even Pentax has a Fisheye Zoom though for APS-C.
Sigma made many fisheye variants as well, diagonal, full 180° AND circular fisheyes.
Sony just ported their fisheye prime from the old Minolta 16mm f 2.8

Maybe it's the photography industry's uncertainty of its future that keeps the big brands from making such niche products that they are not willing to invest money.

I have been thinking a lot about fisheye lenses as I keep enjoying my Oly 8mm f 1.8 PRO and keep remembering that for mirrorless, right now, this is the best it's going to get: absolute tiny on a dead mount (NX 10mm f 3.5 Fisheye Pancake), average lens (G 8mm f 3.5 Fisheye) or the best and the largest (PRO 8mm f 1.8 Fisheye).

 

[rayvonn]

I just had a realisation: out of all the mirrorless mount, Canon RF, Canon EFhM, Nikon Z, Nikon 1, L Mount, Fujifilm X, Samsung NX, Samsung NX Mini, Micro Four Thirds, Pentax Q, there are are literally only 3 native Fisheye lenses with Autofocus:
*Samsung NX 10mm f 3.5
*Panasonic Lumix G 8mm f 3.5
*Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f 1.7 PRO

Isn't that strange? That after this many years no other manufacturer has bothered to make a autofocus fisheye lens, some of the mounts are getting quite old now since their original launch date. I am not counting adapting the DSLR lenses here.
I know it's a very niche product but when I think of Nikon and Canon specifically they made an even more unique fisheye lens: Fisheye Zoom .... Even Pentax has a Fisheye Zoom though for APS-C.
Sigma made many fisheye variants as well, diagonal, full 180° AND circular fisheyes.
Sony just ported their fisheye prime from the old Minolta 16mm f 2.8

Maybe it's the photography industry's uncertainty of its future that keeps the big brands from making such niche products that they are not willing to invest money.

I have been thinking a lot about fisheye lenses as I keep enjoying my Oly 8mm f 1.8 PRO and keep remembering that for mirrorless, right now, this is the best it's going to get: absolute tiny on a dead mount (NX 10mm f 3.5 Fisheye Pancake), average lens (G 8mm f 3.5 Fisheye) or the best and the largest (PRO 8mm f 1.8 Fisheye).

It’s true what you say but at the same time I have to admit I’ve never really felt I needed af with a fish eye. Same with ultra wide lenses too.

 

[mike3996]

HARMAN RED 125 - A brand-new, professionally finished, redscale film.

HARMAN RED, a brand-new, DX-Coded ISO 125, 35mm redscale film from HARMAN technology, part of the company’s long-term colour journey

www.harmantechnology.com

Spotted this on the news the other week. Still thinking about it. Could be fun with the right casual camera. The local pricing is not totally unreasonable.

What's the "right casual camera"? I had some GAS about a Ricoh GR1v. There was one for display in a store in Tokyo area. There were cheaper Leicas available! I didn't pull the trigger.

I am now browsing, what kind of a camera would go well with this film? Anyone else doing this? 😎

 

[L0n3Gr3yW0lf]

I deleted the 2 posts I wrote yesterday because I'm going through some emotional upheaval and I need to clear my mind from making decisions because it's very likely I will make bad ones. At least it's only severe depression and not worse enough for panic attacks.
It's always like this, when I start getting better I feel even more vulnerable. It's times like these that I need to chain my desires for more gear and keep telling myself to think about it later. Will have to see how well it will work.

 

[mnhoj]

I feel like I've been wishing this for a long time but I'd really love a FF AF135mm F2.8 built like a Viltrox Air or TT Artisan.

 

[JensM]

Pondering the Olympus 25mm f:1.8 mkII.

Never had the mk1 version, have had the Lumix 25 twice, and now have the mkI Pana-Leica f:1.4. Rather under-utilized and not a FOV I tend to use much, but somewhat keen on the weathersealing. Had the 17mm for some years but sold that off after I bought the Pana-Leica 15mm, and also have the Oly 17mm f:2.8...

 

[bastibe]

I'm hearing the call of the Sony RX1R II at the moment. I don't quite know what triggered this, perhaps the release videos of the new Fuji GFX100 and Sigma BF.

I've had an RX1 in the past, but at the time it was a bit too expensive a luxury to have, although that lens was absolutely lovely. I've always thought the RX1R II would actually be a perfect version of that style of camera, but obviously far outside my reach.

This has thankfully changed over the years. But now I have to consider whether it still makes sense to buy such an old camera today.

The obvious contender to the RX1R II would be the Fuji X100VI, but somehow that's not a camera that appeals to me.

 

[CraigC]

I'm hearing the call of the Sony RX1R II at the moment. I don't quite know what triggered this, perhaps the release videos of the new Fuji GFX100 and Sigma BF.

I've had an RX1 in the past, but at the time it was a bit too expensive a luxury to have, although that lens was absolutely lovely. I've always thought the RX1R II would actually be a perfect version of that style of camera, but obviously far outside my reach.

This has thankfully changed over the years. But now I have to consider whether it still makes sense to buy such an old camera today.

The obvious contender to the RX1R II would be the Fuji X100VI, but somehow that's not a camera that appeals to me.

The RX1Rii is still a great camera. IQ is excellent due to the lovely lens and high res sensor. AF is adequate - honestly, from my experience, not far off from the recent X100 series. All in a compact package.

That brings me to the main drawback - battery life. They don't last long and charge seems to drop off quickly once you hit less than half a charge. But, extras are inexpensive and small enough to keep one or two in your jeans change pocket lol

If you can find one in good condition, for around $1600 - $1800 USD, it's worth the purchase. They do hold their value well.

It would be great to see Sony release a mkiii version with updated sensor/AF. Add in IBIS and a bigger battery (I'd be ok with a thicker body to accommodate), and they'd likely sell a ton in today's market, especially if priced well under the Q series and new GFX100RF - say somewhere under $4K USD.

 

[bastibe]

If you can find one in good condition, for around $1600 - $1800 USD, it's worth the purchase. They do hold their value well.

For that price I'd buy one immediately. Sadly, they're around €2300 where I live, which feels a bit steep.

 

[AmritR]

On my bicycle to work this morning, I saw this guy with a HUGE monopod. Would also make an awesome selfie stick. Bit difficult to see, the camera is up in the tree. I had to be fast.

I want one 😎

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