The 35 APO Summicron-M is an incredible lens, but for its size, I’d rather have more speed than clinical perfection. At that price point, the regular Summicron ASPH offers similar performance and feels like a better deal. To be honest, I don’t think the APO has much soul. With so much perfection, it reminds me of any modern Canon or Sony lens-known mainly for being sharp. Sometimes, the imperfections in older lenses or their remakes inspire more creativity through their unique rendering. I still can’t believe I’m already at 750 subs-it’s such an amazing holiday gift! Thanks so much for the support, and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!

EYY! Merry Christmas! 🎄 I’m so glad you enjoyed the video, and congrats on winning the giveaway! It’s awesome to hear you love the photo b-rolls, they’re one of my favorite parts to create. Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching. Hope you have an amazing holiday season!

Haha, I feel you, we’re definitely all victims when it comes to Leica’s black paint editions! The black paint MP is such a beauty though, so at least you already have one of the best. Stay strong, it’s tough to resist, but your wallet will thank you! Merry Christmas, and thanks for sharing! 🎄

Minolta doesn’t exist anymore. To make a long story short, they became Sony cameras. One of the last cameras they made is arguably the highest spec film camera EVER made. It has the fastest shutter speed out of any camera EVER even digital

Also, the xd-11 was the first camera to have a shutter priority mode. It had a manual mode, aperture priority mode, shutter priority, and later models could function in a program mode. The shutter was electronic, but could also be actuated mechanically if the batteries died. It was such a great body leica used it as the basis for their r series slr cameras

Wow, that’s awesome, Minolta really left an incredible legacy! In my opinion, 40-45mm is the perfect everyday focal length-it’s so versatile and keeps things simple while still being creative. I love how much innovation Minolta brought to the table, like the shutter priority mode on the XD-11 and that insane shutter speed you mentioned, such a cool piece of history. It’s no surprise Leica used their designs for the R series. My favorite Minolta is the TC-1, its such an incredible little camera. Probably one of my biggest photographic regrets was selling it! Thanks for sharing all this, it’s always great to connect with another Minolta fan! Merry Christmas, and I hope you’re having a great holiday season! 🎄

Empresa! 😂 Merry Christmas, and thanks for stopping by! Hope you’re having a great holiday season!

Thanks for your comment, and Merry Christmas! 🎄 I’ve read online and seen in other videos that some people have sent their lenses back to Leica and either received them fully fixed or got new copies with the issue resolved. So, it might actually be a quality control or manufacturing issue as you mentioned. Either way, it’s definitely something Leica should address! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and I hope you have a great holiday season!

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That’s a solid tip, buying straight from Leica definitely has its perks. Sorry to hear you had a rough experience elsewhere, but I’m glad you found the better route. Thanks for sharing and for watching!

Thanks so much! I really appreciate that. Being myself is exactly what I’m aiming for, glad it’s coming through. And the Midnight Stealth Edition sounds awesome! Thanks for watching!

Thanks so much, I really appreciate it! The M10-R Black Paint is such a beautiful camera, I totally get wanting to have one just to admire. Rangefinders definitely aren’t for everyone, though. Maybe down the line, it’ll call your name again. Until then, nothing wrong with keeping it as a shelf queen! Thanks for watching!

Thanks so much for subscribing! I really appreciate it. I haven’t heard of Glass Photo before, but thanks for the recommendation-I’ll definitely check it out! The Voigtlander 40mm f/1.4 is a fantastic lens, but I think you’re going to love the Minolta Rokkor for that vintage Leica vibe. Sticking with 40mm as your focal length is such a great choice-it’s the perfect everyday option and makes deciding between 35mm and 50mm so much simpler. Your setup with the M11-P and M11 Monochrom sounds incredible, and adding an M-A would be perfect for some film fun. I’m so glad I could help with your choice! Enjoy the Rokkor when it arrives, and let me know how it works out for you!

@@Chrisncameras I have a number of Voigtlander lenses from 21mm to 90mm. Most of them are modern and more clinical. The biggest problem is finding everyday inspiration and places to shoot. I am in Canada and now that the cold and dark winter has started, getting out is more difficult.

Thanks for sharing your journey! Starting with a 50mm f/1.4 MC Rokkor sounds like a fantastic introduction to vintage lenses. Even battered, it’s amazing how Minolta lenses still deliver that special touch. I completely agree, expensive gear can feel like a burden sometimes, while affordable gear lets us experiment, have fun, and just enjoy photography for what it is. That freedom is what makes it so rewarding. Thanks so much for watching and sharing your thoughts, it really means a lot!

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Thanks so much for the support! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Totally agree, 40mm lenses are such a sweet spot, and the price to quality ratio on this one is hard to beat. I really appreciate the suggestion about camera insurance! It’s definitely an important topic, and I’ll look into covering it in a future video. Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for the next one!

Thanks! The black paint is stunning, isn’t it? and yeah, it’s a bummer about the chargers not being included anymore, your silver M11 sounds like a great setup. Feels like we’re paying more and getting less these days! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

Thanks for the support! 📸🔥 It’s awesome to see fellow pokemon collectors who share a passion for photography too! What’s your favorite Pokémon card? (probably hardest question ever) haha

Jason, thank you for the support and comment! That’s amazing and a true testament to just how well these German cameras are built. If people take care of their things, they really can last a lifetime, if not more! I agree, this new camera is definitely overpriced as are most nice things in life, it seems, haha! And I definitely agree, any film Leica with some fresh film is more than enough for a good time. Hope you’re enjoying your retirement and making even more memories with that Leica M3!

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eventually i came to that same conclusion! its like having a second phone, only heavier and a lot shinier haha

Good point, its interesting they went with the M11 instead of the M11-P. You might be onto something about excess stock, but honestly, the look is so good that I’m not complaining. It’s definitely a beauty either way. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

haha i like that name! Thanks for your kind words and glad to see someone from the Leica subreddit :)

Thanks for checking out the video! Saying "Leica M11 Glossy Black Paint" is really a mouthful lol, I agree with you they should've just kept it as it was, way to throw a wrench in it leica!