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Great video!

Does this 50mm rigid you recommend, come with the infinity lock mechanism? Trying to make sure I get the right version

What a beautiful camera. Does it need a different bellows with wide angle lenses? Which tripod head do you use?

I picked up a some R lenses for use on my M6, M11 Monochrom, digital CL, SL2, and SL3. These include: Macro-Elmar-R 100 mm f/4, APO-Macro-Elmarit-R 100 mm f/2.8 (+ ElPro 1:2-1:1 for R 2.8/100), Macro-Elmar-R 100 mm f/4, APO-Elmarit-R 180 mm f/2.8, and APO-Elmar-R 280 mm f/4 (+ 1.4x Extender). The APO lenses are incredibly sharp. I recently saw a used Summilux-R 35 mm for sale, and it was quite pricey. Have you compared it to vintage M versions? How does the Elmarit-R 19 mm f/2.8 compare to the Elmar-M 18 mm f/3.8 (other than the extra stop)?

Is Leica M3 double stroke better than single stroke?

These images look absolutely amazing! I am going to try something similar the next time I am at a car show.

you can also get a goggled 35mm for the M3. Regarding the raised viewfinder edge, it helps with keeping away finger smudges

lol did he say that 28mm it’s not is a 43mm it’s a big difference lol

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing

I have just inherited my Step dad's M3 and 50mm lens. He bought these in 1958. My first SLR was Nikon FM2 1983. I have always preferred 35mm and 20mm. The M3 doesn't have the frames for these lenses. What would you suggest?

I took a chance and purchased an ALPA 50mm f1.7 Color Reflex M 42 from KEH for around $400. I said that I took a chance, because there was very little info online about this company, and everything that came up mentioned Porst Lenses, and not many samples from the ALPA lenses themselves. So glad I took a chance on this lens. It is so sharp, contrasty and color saturated, Like a Zeiss or Leica lens, but has it's own unique character, that is hard to describe. This lens Also, can focus almost close enough to touch a subject and can easily do 1 to 1 macro, like a true Macro lens. Adapted to my Canon R5, the resulting files pop, and look very Leica/ Zeiss like, but even more 3D Pop. Can't wait to try it out, adapted to a Leica SL2 when it finally arrives! Sorry if I went long on this post, but this is simply the most amazing Vintage Lens that I have ever shot with. ALPA lenses are something special. Thank You so much for your review.

Why would someone upload a UA-cam video in 21:9 but still include black bars on the top and bottom?

The Bundeswehreigentum and the Black Paint M3 are worth a fortune! Bought from Jo Geier?

Great video ! That is true M cameras need to be used :)

Problem with the 43 is the shallow dof when setting it for zone focus. You need a very narrow aperture.

The R lenses are inspiring, but the anamorphic lens you used to shoot this video has a lovely rendering. I'd love to see it on a monochrome sensor or at least a good black & white grade from a cinema camera footage.

Slippery slope getting into Leica R! I haven’t shot the 35 lux but it’s a bucket list lens. I’d say try out the 80mm summilux and the 100mm macro are two of the best lenses I’ve ever used. I actually like the 28mm 2.8 a lot for being affordable and punching above its weight class.

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Oooooo tasty! Love this, both the video, the images and the dialogue! Class Kevin

Do these have click-less aperture rings? I thought that 28 mm is ideal for the anamorphic aspect for cinema lenses

When I hit lotto my first chose with a 50mm 35mm 85mm lens

Great video!

Love these videos man. Keep em coming Kevin. Excited to spend some more time with my friends R set. He's got some good ones like that 19 and a 15mm.

I was offered the Leica R Apo Macro 100mm for around 1K euros but having just got the 90 f1.5 M I was like 'when am I ever going to use that?' Apparently, the focus throw is very long too, but it might be just the tool for photographing your bags and straps. Meanwhile a Helios 85 f1.5 is coming, a real bokeh monster. Great channel and I like your way of thinking about glass and pushing the envelope.

This video is fire. I would say the new lenses are quite impressive!!!

Great vid. Thanks for sharing. Images were great!

nice work. do one with the Nocti 0.95 !

track title?

I know what an Anamorphic lens is! Worked with Panavision cameras and lenses for over 40 years. Love your channel, and what you do!

Great video. Very informational 😮😄👏🏻

Wouldnt the M versions of these lenses from the same decade offer even more character?

re title question, depends on specific lenses like anything. The 100 APO ME was probably the best Leica lens made when it debuted in 87 up through the release of the 50 Lux ASPH but that's just my opinion. For a 35 or 50 lux/cron, would just get the contemporary M mount version in 9 out of 10 cases. for underrated lenses, Olympus OM 50mm and 90mm f2.0 auto-macros.

Leica R lenses are superb. Lovely video.

I will buy one of these if my Sony RX1 ever dies.

you can always tell when youtubers actually know what they are talking about! thanks for all the great explanations, Id wondered about viewfinder magnification for a while and what it meant. I've just bought an SL3 and 50mm summilux as my first leicas. I've not shot film in 20 years, but thinking a leica film body so I can enjoy the 50 mm summilux in a different way might be fun and creative.

Absolutely love this review. Not sure Q43 is for me. Have you tried the 14-24 F2.8 on the SL2S? Unreal. Loved your shots… the car, SD, and the making-of the strap. Glad I found this.

Thanks, Kevin, this drove me to get one, when I found a copy that had been serviced by Wetzlar in April of 2024. The lens absolutely stellar and IMHO worth every penny. I will probably get rid of my other 35s as I can't imagine putting an inferior 35 on my Leica, now I have this one. Not even the 216 steel rim...

Gorgeous. What are these cameras priced at these days?

Thanks--a very fair presentation. One piece if history you might have mentioned along with the tech details is that the M3 was selected as "the gadget of the century", I believe by Time/Life Inc. Not only was its late 1950s design so extraordinary that it remains the camera of choice for innumerable photo fans, but also its build quality will never be equaled. I take issue with your judgement re the SM Barnack series. Indeed, after one is familiar with the viewfinder of the M3 the corresponding finder of a Barnack appears almost impossible to use. This is not the case. While it is inferior, one can adapt to it, and one has the option of using the full array of Leica SM lenses. Another advantage: the Barnack is smaller than the M3 and much easier to tuck under a coat, especially with a collapsible lens. P.S. Please omit "literally" where you meant "actually," and don't use "incredible," which no longer has a meaning.

When you click for that fake patina m9

I bought a 3d printed quick load spool for my m3. It’s game changing for speed of loading of film.

if a camera has a ton of amazing features/qualities, lasts forever, and isnt crazy expensive, its a good camera. if it has all that, and has a crazy pricetag, its called getting what you pay for. In no way, shape, or form, will a leica, or its user, ever be the greatest. They're all average and glorified to pertain to a "pinkys out" "better than you" audience, hence this video. "greatest camera of all time" what a laugh.

Lucky me..I had one

Nice bag

It ain't !

Amazing camera. Do you have an mp-3 as well? Would love to see it.

An interview of the camera, and not even a one picture.

The LENS hood looks FUNNY as CHIT on that 43mm. lololol.

Great photos and video Kevin. Love the b&w ones the most, amazing what you can get out of that radioactive Summicron

Hey there! I was wondering which viewfinder you have attached? I bought an M4 and am looking to get one for 28mm