I'm going on 20 years of using Leica, having owned a ton of other gear along the way. I feel that the "Leica look" is some sort of expectation bias, probably due to having spent a lot of money. Some of their lenses have incredibly unique character, absolutely. Personally, I use Leica because the size and ergonomics are amazing, knowing that the look is repeatable and the performance-per-dollar is objectively miserable. That said, I'm a massive Leica fan. If you want one, get it, you don't need to invent reasons that aren't there. If you're only seeking the look, I definitely suggests some voigtlander lenses and a Canon body (the Sony are fine but the sensor stack doesn't handle extreme incident angle lenses well).

I have the previous version cron ASPH and it looks like it's smaller than this version. I absolutely love Leica glass. And TBH, I think it's so weird why people buy an M body and put non-Leica glass on it. IMHO the whole point of a Leica system is absolutely the Leica glass. They render images gorgeously.

Reddit Street Photography group is full of "gatekeepers", who don't do any Street Photography, but preach others how to take photos.

How about the autofocus of zeiss35mmf2.8, is it fast? accurate?

Good video, look forward to the next one.

It's funny how we all have different demands for camera straps... and consider different straps 'the best'. My perfect strap would just be an half inch wide flexible leather strap, that doesn't get tangled up and is adjustable in length so that I can have it either very short on my chest, or long and across my side. Preferably without any pads or hardware on it that can get uncomfortable and that would still allow me to quickly wrap the whole thing around my wrist as some kind of wrist strap.

This is awesome! You guys have to keep doing this!!! The voice of new but reasoned photography!!!!

i have shot with bothof them and i cam say that the 5d has like the analog feeling with shooting but the fuji is like a small bit better in some specs. The thing that realy gets me with the canon as an canon DSLR kid is that the fuji is silent and im realy used to canon.

The dog what? Ok very informative thanks for making the vid.

Very nice photography and nice review. I find this video looking for this very lens for reportage and cerimonies working sometimes as second shooter, and i think it can work nicely. Obiouvsly you need properly lit scene but as i were used to carry around an heavy ff 70-200 f2.8 all day long in weddings to be able to capture close tight details and candids, this one with +100mm reach and a third of the weight seems a fantastic choice to me if the AF keeps up, a skilled photographer should made it work also for portraiture. 80-300mm ff equivalent in little weight space and money has certainly LOTS of appeal if good enough.

Thanks for the video and I have this! And absolutely love it. But since a few months, it's got some problems, and one that bugs me the most is the shutter opening up closed, until I take a blank photo to open it up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r32umYakZahsZqs if the OP or someone else can help.

the "leica look" really shows itself with the 50mm sumilux. when shot wide open, you get a 3d look to your photos.

I have a very similiar one, but its broke and the screw part stuck on the shutter release. Do you have any idea to pull it off?

It would be nice if Fuji allowed you to save a new JPG in-camera by selecting a pre-defined profile instead of going through all the options

A good way to get away from a hit-and-miss approach (or quantity over quality bias) is to shoot film - and actually pay for each shot. It instills discipline, improves anticipation, and grows your 'keeper' rate. In other words: Want to become a better photographer? Shoot film.

But, but it's not weather sealed! Kidding aside, how does it hold up during a bit of drizzle? Lovely images.

Just got a 2007 GR Digital ii with the GW-1 wide lens attachment from an uncle ........ it is f*¨%ing amazing.

Turned around 360 degree, nothing! time to loop up and down.

What film simulation did you use? or is raws?

Could you please tell me what's the name of this type of photography?? Please? Doesn't look like street photography. I love it but can't pin point it's category

I hear you are shooting your video with Fuji lens. That is why I got out of Fuji system bc I could not deal with the motor noise with old Fuji prime lenses.

Nice review. I pre-ordered my X100VI on 28th Feb and finally got to collect it on 31st August but have loved it since I first used it. Well worth the wait.

Good video! Subscribed. Just bought the medium strap with the quick release clips, the smaller nylon strap, the wrist strap and connections. I was walking around today with my XT 50 and the strap was irritating my neck. This looks like it will work for my XT, Sony Rx1RII, and LUMIX S5IIX. Thank you!

In raw mode, can you have the image show on the display in black and white instead of colour (even though you're actually shooting in colour, since its raw mode)?

What model camera is that.

Thank you for the tip wit hthe lens holster at around 12:00. never thought about that but definitely trying it out

Philadelphia!!

I have the V4 cron and love that lens on my 6. That said I would rather have, and do, the VM Ultron 2 than the new cron on a dig M.

Good rundown. And wonderful photographs.

The “Leica Look” is all about Leica's legendary micro-contrast mixed with depth of field. You get this with the Summilux lenses and the Summicron 28mm ASPH II can pull this off. Unfortunately, the Summicron 35mm ASPH II doesnt do it as well.

Dont take a photo fo me! He is wearing a mask and a hat! Are you kidding me? He created his own privacy. Move along

Hi LG! Thanks for sharing your experiences! But Carrying a Leica over your shoulder when doing street photography, is a great invitation for criminals on bicycles, e-bikes, motor scooters, e-scooters or motorcycles…

Thanks for this no nonsense and helpful review. The Leica look is a myth I think.

I can't actually find the link to the camera strap you're recommending, is it still available for sale?

Nice video. I would like to ask you where did you buy the shoulder strap of your camera? It’s a nice choice.

Your sample photos are fire 👍

Yes! This Journey strap is exactly the type of strap I am looking for for my R6 as well, I have been scouring the web trying to find one that is thicker around where it touches your neck/shoulder, but slim everywhere else. The Peak Design straps besides the Leash are all soooo bulky. It looks like people walking around with a full on seatbelt on and it just gets in the way when you raise the camera to your eye. I will have to check this out. Thanks for sharing.

in 2024 I love this video I used to shoot full time canon 5d, havent shot for years and just got a x-t2

Focusing tip: you can disable the half press shutter button focus in continuous only and then whenever you set your manual focus for zone focusing, flick that focus switch to continuous effectively locking the focus distance so you can’t bump it. Then you can still use back button focus to use autofocus.

An X-T20 would have been even smaller with same IQ

You look a bit like Vincent Cassel from certain angles.... 😏

I love the black-and-white sample photos. You used in this video. Beautiful dynamic range and use of darks and lights. Intensity and contrast without being too crazy intense and contrasty.

4 years later and this video is still so relevant lol I purchased a used x-t2 and now I am in the process of selling my Sony a7 II haha

Nice video & review 👍🏻 Q; where did you get the lens hood?

I wish my town was as “boring” as yours 😢

Philly in the house! Great channel!

Well make that six years on and you're still helping folk. I liked the wee Irn Bru cheers at the end. So Cheers back from Falkirk 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃

I found your comments about criticism for photographing the back of a person pretty broad. In wildlife photography, avoiding rear shots makes sense since they often lack interest. However, it's different for human subjects. In the photos you mentioned, the focus isn't on the derriere but rather on capturing a different perspective or context. Saul Leiter once said: "A person's back tells me more than the front."

Your a Git, from another part of the country,,good for you,muppet,,you an artist,,😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Is it good with Leica M11 60 mpx sensor?