🔴 Leica MATE Secret Feature! | Compact Leica M Zoom Lens: Leica Tri-Elmar 28-35-50 Review

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[@tomschmitt]

Big fan of the MATE. Use it all the time on M11. Only thing it can’t do is shallow DOF. Low light no problem with M10/M11. Character is very suitable for b/w photography with a slightly vintage look.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Tom, yes a great all rounder and agree with the less modern look

[@michaelmills2926]

never heard of this lens , i learn new things watching your videos thanks........

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Michael, happy I could share

[@kin-kwongdanielchan3731]

This Leica MATE is a versatile lens for travelling, a 90mm f4 lens might be added for all purpose as well!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks yes I know some people like 28,50,90 for example, me included

[@BrunoChalifour]

and 300 mm ? ;o)

[@AdamCzarnowski]

The WATE is just marvellous.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Adam! Yes I hear this.

[@marcellocolona4980]

My favourite Leica lens, great for travelling. I usually forego a 90 and take a 135 as part of my minimalist kit.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Marcello! Yes a great travel lens.

[@neilharbi]

I have the WATE 16-18-21 and it has become my lens of choice for landscape and travel photography. You should definitely review it sometime. I have not tried the MATE.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Neil, if I can test a copy next year i'll be sure to make a video.

[@webersteve1547]

Cool, I didn't know this with the close focus. Will check it outbasap

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Steve! Me neither until Dubai trip

[@peterlund4501]

Man, now I know of whom you remember me! Tintin und Dubai ! I love it …. Thanxs

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Haha thanks Peter!

[@zoltankaparthy9095]

Matt of Arabia! Great review, again.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Haha thanks Zoltan!

[@PeterHartland]

I have found 2 in UK circa £2750 I almost bought ti for a travel lens for my M11 or SL2 but decided if they are still available after Christmas & I don't spend too much get one of them if available. I managed to find an unboxed WATE kit recently & bought that. Fantastic lens for street work & inside buildings. Best buy except my 28mm Summicron.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Well done with the WATE lens Peter. I hear it's a good one. Very reserved regarding the MATE lens. You are mentally stronger than many of us :)

[@MB-or8js]

Years ago I seriously contemplated getting the WATE 16-18-21 lens. Price and slower f/4 made me going with similar CV prime lenses instead. Never considered the MATE as shown here since I already had faster prime lenses in the same focal lengths.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks! People seem to say the WATE is the best of the 2.

[@Leicam10]

Are you planning on reviewing the new Voigtlander 35mm f1,5 Nokton vintage? Would be nice. The lens looks really good but haven’t found a reliable review of it yet.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes, just waiting for a copy!

[@astaribo]

Thank You for Coming Matt! And for Reviewing this Beauty! I keep telling people buy It even if only for investment. Sorry the Secret is Out 😋 I expect prices to go Up Lol.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Omar and thanks for letting me test your great lens! It's not a lens i've really looked at before.

[@chilecayenne]

Please do the WATE lens!! I have the longer lengths covered, but I’d REALLY like an all in one wide length coverage lens!! As usual, great video… Lol, you cost me so much$$, but still loving ya!! Thanks! CC

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks CC! Haha sorry to cost you money and yes I will try to find a WATE to review in 2023

[@davesaunders59]

Matt, thanks for this review. I'd overlooked this lens but I do see its merits. Did you happen to take any images with a red filter?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Dave, sorry I didn't use a red filter as the guys gave me colour film to try

[@davesaunders59]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom - cheers Matt.

[@davidkieltyka9]

I like my MATE very much. ☺️ It’s a great travel lens. I take it on trips along with a 75mm (and sometimes a 21mm). One thing to note with the ~40mm setting: you lose infinity focus so you can only focus at close range. EVF or rear LCD mandatory on M cameras. The WATE is a true zoom lens in that you can use it anywhere in its 16-21mm range. The MATE isn’t…it goes wonky in-between its focal length detents. The 40mm thing just happens to be a useful form of wonky. 🤣

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks David, I like the useful form of wonky description! :) I will try to review a WATE next year

[@petemcknight803]

Can’t wait for the LATE video 😂

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

You'll be waiting a long time! :P

[@petemcknight803]

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[@magiccarpetrider4594]

Bro! 24mm elmarit or 24mm Elmar? Any one?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Hmm tough. I’ve not used either. Elmarit gives you better low light use.

[@sunny16portraits]

@3:34 don't think anybody's answered yet but the one on the right looks very suspicious to me....

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Haha correct Thomas! The one with the transmitting equipment at the top :)

[@bwest6275]

I know I need it. I just need to have the money for it first haha

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Haha, a common problem when it comes to Leica!

[@vinx7272]

Are You Christophe Rocancourt ?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Haha thanks. I had to Google the name "Christophe Thierry Daniel Rocancourt, sometimes also called Christopher Rocancourt, is a French impostor and confidence man who scammed affluent people by masquerading in turn as a French nobleman, the heir to the Rockefeller family or family member of a celebrity" :)

[@vinx7272]

Yes, everyone has a doppelgänger ! Thanks for your videos

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@vinx7272 he looks better! Haha ..and thanks (M9 video out later!)

[@hiramabiff885]

I just sold my Tri-Elmar I had for over 20 years and I never knew about the "secret feature". Bollocks!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Sorry to hear Hiram. Those lenses are valuable now so I can see why you sold.

[@hiramabiff885]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I'm not. After thousands of images the aperture ring was loose. Nobody but Leica will touch them. With my M-P240, the EVF and my Vario-Elmar 35-70 R lens the images are far better and if I need 28mm on the run my TTArtisan 28mm f5.6 is just dandy. Plus I got $2500. for it which is what I originally paid. Thanks again for your always great posts.