08-19-26

ski542002

JT, Wish I would've got into the Leica system beginning in 2025 +.

When I purchased my SL, being very new to market, even the look of the camera body made people cringe. I loved it, but back then post-sale followup was almost non-existent if you needed quick turnaround.

Before Leica-anything I shot Canon. As a then loyal CPS member, I could literally drive about 90 minutes to a midwest Canon depot, and retrieve a repair a few days later. I miss that kind of post-sale support. NOT Leica's fault, they can't compete with Canon's backend support volume.

.And I agree, used "anything" has gone thru the roof.

08-19-26

ski542002

Sorry, I completely missed your inquiry about the 75!

As enjoyable as the M lenses were, the level of concentration required to maintain accurate focus (especially wide open), focusing a tele M-lens would make my head hurt! Currently, using late model AF lenses from any source, my hit rate for good focus is very close to 100% I'm even shooting the x2d 100C II and for PR, have zero issues with focus.

IF you require a high % of in focus images in a fast-paced environment, I'd stay with the 75 SL. Either lens, SL or M will give you exemplary image quality. But if you need speed with accuracy, you will be better off with the SL lens IMO.

Great shooting to you!

08-18-26

ski542002

Pleased you enjoyed that image. Had a number of great shots from that gig.

Sadly, as much as I enjoyed the M9, M240 and original SL (with M lenses), I needed to back away from Leica for my commercial and wedding assignment’s. Hope to return at some point soon.

02-13-13

ski542002

Thanks Danny: I'm fairly new to the group but do plan to add more images at some point soon.

01-04-13

ski542002

Thanks again oof. I'm still understanding the workings of Silver Efex. I've found if one pushes selective area adjustments too extreme, the image begins to degrade quickly, especially high-contrast edges.

01-03-13

ski542002

Thanks for the comment.

12-24-12

ski542002

Wish I was there!

12-19-12

ski542002

Great dramatic b/w image. My only critique... I would have cropped a bit tighter, some on left and more on right, to make the cityscape larger in the background. Not a huge crop and still keep it off-center, but found myself wanting to see more of the city on the shoreline! FYI, I have the 21 Biogon for my M9. Fantastic optic!

12-16-12

ski542002

Great subject contrast between young and old, set in a dramatic environment of light and dark.

12-16-12

ski542002

Graphically simple, high-contrast image; crop adds drama to the composition. Would look great on a holiday greeting card!