Q&A #2: Leica M12, 2025 Analog Camera Trends, Christmas Giveaway - Jo Geier -Mint&Rare

[@ichhabhunger9742]

The Leica Summicron 50mm f/2 is a renowned vintage lens, especially the early “Rigid” and “Collapsible” versions from the 1950s. It’s celebrated for its sharpness, creamy bokeh, and warm, filmic color rendering. At wide apertures, it produces a dreamy “glow” effect that adds character to images. Its robust build and timeless optical quality make it a favorite among collectors and photographers.

[@JoGeierChannel]

Very well said.

[@alsyydibrahim3059]

My favorite vintage lens is Mamiya Sekor 55mm f1.4, for simply its mamiya in a focal length that i really like.

[@MartinLawrence-nb9tv]

Canon FL58mm is one of my favorites. The flare under the right conditions is 👌

[@helendacumos8]

My favorite vintage lens is the Voigtländer 35mm f/2.5 VM Color-Skopar P II Lens. It is a compact and lightweight lens that offers a lot of value. Despite its small size, this lens delivers excellent image quality with good sharpness and color reproduction. It's a reliable performer that gets out of the way and lets the scene speak for itself. The 35mm focal length is versatile for various types of photography, from street to landscape, making it a great all-around lens. I love it because of its compact, lightweight, and affordable lens without compromising on quality.

[@JoGeierChannel]

100% Well said. I think it will become a real classic.

[@denealjohnson556]

Any suggestions for entry into 120 film format cameras? I am a newby in analogue photography.

[@JoGeierChannel]

Sure. I don't want to ask the budget question so I list a few I think are great to start. TLR Cameras: Yashica MAT 124-G (red our blog about it), Lomo Lubitel 166, Rolleicord IV. Rangefinder Cameras: Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta, Voigtländer Bessa RF, Balda Super Baldax. SLR Cameras: Mamiya 645, Bronica EC-TL, Pentacon Six (if fully operable).

[@SERIOSGASSYNDROME]

Favourite vintage lens: Minolta Rokkor MC 1.2 58. Beautiful rendering, still enough sharpness, best creamy bokehlicious of any lens out there. Use it also on Fuji GFX. Dream combination. Thx

[@JoGeierChannel]

Very nice choice!

[@KunWu-mt6yd]

Super Takumar 35mm f2. It always seems to deliver great shots. It makes warmer photos due to the radioactivity, I’ve never cleared it but just lean into it or adjust my white balance. I don’t really have a reason, maybe it is the 50mm equivalent on my APS-C crop sensor or just the how delightful it is to use, but it’s usually the first lens I grab.

[@JoGeierChannel]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@nyurons]

My favorite lens is the Canon 50mm f1.8 LTM that I acquired from my grandmother with the Canon ii rangefinder. This set started my photography journey... and also GAS

[@JoGeierChannel]

Thanks for sharing the story.

[@mastersimon01]

The canon 50mm 1.8 that was my first vintage lens, it’s been mounted on everything from a canon L1, VIt, and P a Bessa R, T, and L, Minolta CL and CLE and even a Leica MP9. It’s traveled the world with me and still impresses me

[@JoGeierChannel]

Definitely an underrated lens

[@JieWang-u6y]

One of my favorites is the Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5. It’s a rare gem with an ethereal softness and distinctive character. When mounted on my Praktica FX, it’s like stepping into a different time. The combination of this lens and camera makes every shot feel intentional, almost like crafting a painting with light. Its imperfections-like subtle flaring and dreamy softness wide open-are what give its soul. It creates a mesmerizing separation between subject and background, adding depth and artistry to portraits and close-ups.

[@JoGeierChannel]

Just beautiful. Thank you.

[@swampland8658]

My favourite Lens has to be the Auto-Takumar 35mm f/3.5 something about the way it renders colours and contrast is so pleasing to me, and it came attached to the first ever camera I bought, so I have a lot of sentimental attachment!

[@JoGeierChannel]

To me the perfect size of a lens.

[@saitmesutcanilhaner8850]

Carl Zeiss Jena 35/2.4 - super sharp, close focusing (1:2 reproduction ratio), low distortion, pleasant bokeh. My default lens for almost everything.

[@JoGeierChannel]

The Flektogon!

[@alexk1239]

My favourite vintage lens is the Summicron-r 50mm F2 because of its Character 🔴

[@sunny16portraits]

My favorite vintage lens is the 50mm summilux v2 in chrome, matches my M3 nicely and has a very nice look on b&w film! Plus the speed helps :)

[@JoGeierChannel]

Also on a digital M!

[@sunny16portraits]

@@JoGeierChannel digitally I use an SL for various reasons. My fav lens there is the goggled 35mm summicron, guaranteed head turner 😀

[@qnetx]

I like the Leitz 9cm f/4 Elmar LTM mount. It is underrated and inexpensive but has a wonderful character and a creamy bokeh with a soft glow on skin tones that is perfect for portraits of females.

[@JoGeierChannel]

Very nice.

[@bandelero2139]

Canon 50mm 1.8 ltm with the pesky lens haze I kind of liked how the pictures came out it's was like a built in soft filter.

[@JoGeierChannel]

Very nice.

[@BV-di8bs]

Soligor 28mm 2.8, it's one of the first lenses I ever acquired and it's special to me because it seems to be different to all other of the same lens I have seen, it's an early model I guess because the serial is 4 numbers and a letter with 12 aperture blades compared to the normal 6, it's nice to have something special when there's no additional price tag associated with it.

[@JoGeierChannel]

Now the price will increase for this version ;)

[@Elimnio]

Canon serenar 35 3.2 is my favourite lens at them moment. Solidly built, really tiny, good user on my Canon rangefinder cameras and can use the same lens hood like the elmar :-)

[@JoGeierChannel]

Nice choice. Not as known as the f/2 or f/2.8 versions.

[@snassouri]

My favorite lens is the SMC Pentax 67 1:2.4 105mm that produces portrait pictures with sole and character.😊

[@JoGeierChannel]

Used on film or digital via adapter?

[@nebukadnezzar3578]

My favorite always will be the Summicron-R 35mm f/2, I am pretty certain! That lens has surprised me more often than any other lens I’ve ever used!

[@larskock9984]

My favourite vintage lens, or at least one of my favourites, is the Auto Rikenon 55mm 1.4 It comes without the hafty price tag of a leica lens, but still produces very sharp images with a very beautiful bokeh. And it’s built to last ;)

[@seanryan9838]

My favorite lens is the Canon Serenar 5cm f2. The Japanese summicron.

[@JoGeierChannel]

This is "also" a Japanese Summicron ? ;)

[@cyrilmr3043]

Leica lens 28mm First lens for my m6 I have buy after work very hard

[@griffn14]

Leica Summicron always gives nice results. Thanks 👍

[@JoGeierChannel]

Can't go wrong with a Summicron.

[@GamachePhoto]

Leica favourite lens is 50mm summarit LTM circa 1960s because it’s the only Leica lens I have. I dream of the 35mm APO-Summicron M !

[@JoGeierChannel]

If only the APO 35mm would be regularly available.

[@seanshannon2302]

My fav. Is Leica 35mm v4, best. Rendering of 35mm on film

[@JoGeierChannel]

A lens that usually rarely dissapoints.

[@lucamaselli40]

Leica 35mm 1.4 Summilux Steel Rim with the googles, what a beautiful look!

[@JoGeierChannel]

Absolutely. Much more a "King of Bokeh" than the so-called ...

[@jasonnicholson6386]

The Leica 85mm f/1.5 Summarex LTM is one of my favorites with the versatility to be used on Leica LTM and M cameras, creating a natural vintage portrait look on film and digital with simply wonderful crazy swirly backgrounds and bokeh when shot wide open enclosed in a hefty piece of brass built like a tank.

[@JoGeierChannel]

Still undervalued in my opinion. I wonder why cinematographers haven't picked up on these yet. There was so much hype about the Canon LTM 85mm f/1.5.... Why not the Summarex?

[@garethbrough2474]

My favourite vintage lens is my Leica 40mm summicron - it’s so small and the optics are fantastic and it’s a great price for Leica glass

[@JoGeierChannel]

Very true.

[@nicholasdominictalvola3353]

cheers from california. favorite vintage lens, my 35mm summilux pre asph, renders amazing.

[@JoGeierChannel]

100% agreed.

[@apbjwKSG]

i cant really pick between helios 44-2/contax zeiss 85 or v RD 17mm

[@ZioDiego68]

My favorite lens is the Summicron 50mm f2 DR for the mechanical construction and optical quality. Happy Christmas

[@JoGeierChannel]

Thank you very much!

[@ghackl]

Leica R 80mm Summilux, a superb lens, great color rendering, fascinating bokeh

[@JoGeierChannel]

Excellent choice.

[@TimBlunt-d6f]

For now, 28mm F2.8 MMJ Carl Zeiss C/Y lens. I've used it on my Contax, Canon & can be used on my special Yashica camera. All above are 35mm cameras.

[@DG-Photography-UK]

Surprisingly my favourite vintage lens is my newest addition. The Minolta 70-210mm AF f/4 "Beercan". It actually only cost €15 but is so much fun on a Sony A7CR.

[@BilletMignon]

Nikon 150mm f5.6 copal lens for my 4x5 because everybody loves a wooden box. :)

[@JoGeierChannel]

YES

[@gingiogiangi4799]

Nikkor 24 mm 2.8 for his sharpness❤

[@VladMatei-qf7pz]

My favorite vintage lens is Jupiter 50mm f2 because it puts the surroundings in a very beautiful perspective.

[@filmic1]

Probably my Mamiya Sekor Z 110mm f 2.8. I never, well almost never strayed from my film cameras. I lost a large contract in the early 2000's because I had yet to move over to digital. The prospective client wouldn't accept scanned Provia slides to disc. Kodak did a lovely job of scanning my Provia slide work. So, I bought a Nikon D7000 and a macro lens. It was too late for that. I never embraced digital but just as a matter of convenience, and serendipity, my brother and sister-in-law bought me a Canon PowerShot G10, which I admittedly love. But I never sold my photography soul to digital. I even bought privately a Mamiya RZ67 which I love but still on a learning curve. I even picked up an Olympus 35 EC, but, that's another story.

[@JoGeierChannel]

Nice choice. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@rd_rae]

I attended the camera auction in November, which was my first one! Really interesting and fascinating how high the bids went! 😅😊

[@marco-reinhold]

not that experienced with vintage lenses so far. but i'm pretty sure the Summicron-C 40mm f2 will always stay special for me. so tiny and razorsharp, it is the perfect match to my beloved CL

[@JoGeierChannel]

That's the reason why it is so loved.

[@AndyAsh-h5t]

Thank you for what you're doing, Jo! I'm minolta fan, especially SRT series. My favorite lens is MC Rokkor-PF 55mm 1.7... This lens is inexpensive and not rare, but as I think it is one of the most magical. I love it for its creamy picture and bokeh (b&w only). I have several 50mm Rokkor lenses, but this one is the best!

[@JoGeierChannel]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it.

[@paradisepictures2440]

My favourite vintage lens is the original 9cm Thambar, complete with spot filter and hood. Great for portraits and 'soft' landscapes and I can't replicate the results with any other lens.

[@JoGeierChannel]

Well said.

[@derzuerandinoguezcano1514]

Minolta 50mm 1.4. It has soo much character at 1.4, which I love for portraits, but at 2.8, it gets pretty sharp for more normal pictures. I also got it for dirt cheap as it has scratches on the front, but until f5.6, it is not noticeable at all. My first and favorite vintage lens < 3

[@janosk]

The HELIOS 44-M 55mm f/2 lens, it has a special character, adaptable to other even digital cameras and also has a special place on my shelf as it is a heritage from my grandfather and my first analog experience when I was teenager.

[@JoGeierChannel]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@xiangningli4321]

Amazing giveaway. This is a hard question. I have so many favorite vintage lenses. If I had to pick one, it would probably be the Helios 44-2 58mm f/2. Its dreamy swirly bokeh and solid, nostalgic design make every shot feel artistic and unique. I love pairing it with my trusty old Zenit-E-it’s like stepping back in time with every click!

[@verlangerter]

My favourite vintage lens (even though it is fixed to my Olympus 35UC) is the G.Zuiko 42mm f/1.7

[@jeroenvandesanden3038]

Great video! My favorite vintage lens is the Zeiss Planar 50mm f1.7 for C/Y. Its has such a wonderful rendition that is very hard to find in lenses that are so affordable. A second great option is the Nikkor 50mm f1.4 S-Auto for the Nikon F. What a beauty!

[@JoGeierChannel]

Thank you very much!

[@thetrailtog]

Favorite vintage lens? That’s a tough one. While definitely not rare or exotic, I think for me it’s the 75mm Tessar f/3.5 from the Rolleiflex Automats. Early on in my photography journey I shot with a Rolleiflex MX-EVS Type II for about 5 years. It documented many of the early journeys and honeymoon with my now wife and the look of that lens is something that represents a special time in my life.

[@JoGeierChannel]

Thanks for sharing your story.

[@john_murch]

The Leica Summicron 35mm F2 version 3. It is small and lovely to handle, my copy has just the right focus weight/feel. It's sharp at all apertures but it just sings when shot wide open at F2 with a lovely slight vintage rendering, sharp in the center and a bit dreamy surrounding that with a cool looking bokeh. it makes the photos really special, especially with environmental portraits. I pair it with my M4 or M9. The V4 gets all the glory but the Crown Prince V3 is an under-rated gem. Kudos to Dr. Walter Mandler!

[@JoGeierChannel]

I know what you are talking about!

[@john_murch]

@@JoGeierChannel We are speaking the same language, the Leica magic language!...😀

[@ByronWijayawardena]

Leica Summicron 50mm F2 Rigid A lot of modern lenses are simply well, too sharp, this one has its own characteristic bokeh with a slight painterly swirl and poetry built in.

[@JoGeierChannel]

Totally agree

[@hopemayomusic]

A 50mm Summilux 😍 I don’t have one but would love one for my M3.

[@JoGeierChannel]

We can help with that :)

[@maxischwarz978]

My Favorit lens is the summicron c 40mm f2 on a leica m6, the Look on hp5 pusht too 1600 👌

[@JoGeierChannel]

Very nice choice.

[@srn800-r5v]

I can't afford the Leica or Zeiss vintage lenses that I see on the market, but I was able to get a 39mm screw mount Canon 50mm f1.8 from the 50s or 60s...bought it after seeing Matt Osborne's videos on it. I think it is a wonderful lens and love the way it renders the background wide open...can't say much more than Matt did. I just agree with him. Cheers.

[@JoGeierChannel]

Now I understand :) Thank you for sharing.

[@craigbertram5109]

The lens I keep reading about in vintage category is Jupiter 11 135mm f/4. The lens is supposed to offer amazing image quality, super sharpness and warm colours. I have not seen one. Amazing channel.

[@JoGeierChannel]

Thank you very much!

[@smokey-rider]

Right now, the voigtlander color-skopar 35mm f2.5. I can't think of another modern lens that's as affordable, as optically wonderful and as compact

[@JoGeierChannel]

Used this lens more often than I can think of.

[@flaccidvs]

As a new member of the analogue community, and my limited knowledge that comes with that, I'd say my favourite one is Konica Hexanon AR 40mm f1.8 ! Perfect focal length for my street photography walks, sharp enough results, as well as being affordable!

[@JoGeierChannel]

I really like the 40mm focal length as discussed in another video. Also the 40mm Konica lens is super compact.

[@flaccidvs]

@@JoGeierChannel Oh I didn't notice that video! Mind sharing it??

[@JoGeierChannel]

@@flaccidvs It was in the last video with Josh Lehrer.

[@donald5378]

50mm Summilux v3 E46 for me. It is sharp without being too contrasty, and bokeh adds texture to backgrounds, which I prefer for outdoors B&W.

[@JoGeierChannel]

On film & digital !

[@leonardoh.g416]

My favorite analog lens would have to be the one that came with the first slr I was able to get, rikenon F2 50mm

[@macbookdieter]

First, danke for all the great work on this channel. I must say, my favorite lens would be the Leitz Summicron rigid. It renders, images so well they almost look 3D. Not only do I use it on my M cameras but on my SL2s. Cheers

[@JoGeierChannel]

Thank you very much! A clean rigid Summicron 5cm f/2 is wonderful.

[@sunni.iverson]

Got to watch some of your content this morning. Love your work on this channel! My favorite vintage lens is nothing crazy, but it's the Leica Summicron-R 50mm F/2. It's the lens that made me fall in love with film photography, and opened me into the world of Leica. Cheers!

[@JoGeierChannel]

Thank you very much, I do appreciate it.

[@xhonnika5]

Nikkor 50 /1.1 S external mount, ultra fast, wonderful bokeh, depth of field of this lens is unforgettable

[@JoGeierChannel]

NICE

[@Laller553]

Contax G Zeiss 45mm f/2 Planar.

[@lilianneschneider7571]

I like my Leidolf Wetzar Lordonar 1:2.8/50 Surprisingly beautiful lens on my Lordomat camera.

[@JoGeierChannel]

Interesting! Thank you.

[@masterguggi]

Olympus Zuiko Auto-S 50 mm 1.8 auf der OM1 😍

[@JoGeierChannel]

A classic.

[@martinmodent]

For me, the Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.7 stands out as the best vintage lens because of its outstanding sharpness, creamy bokeh, robust build, and ability to deliver the classic Zeiss look on modern cameras.

[@JoGeierChannel]

Nice choice!

[@rektek3yt]

Thank you for your channel. I found you by watching an episode interviewing Josh Lehrer from Leica Miami. I just picked up a well used M3 DS last week after searching for a few months. I have yet to put a roll thru since I don't have a lens yet. Alot to choose from, but leaning towards a Summicron 50mm F2 V4. It's relatively small size, tab and great samples online are what interest me.

[@JoGeierChannel]

The Mandler Summicron 50. A classic choice. Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel.

[@Blackmind0]

Eine altes Pentax 645 80mm Objektiv. Mit Adapter für eine Fuji GFX 50sII. Gibt klasses Bokeh. LG BM

[@JoGeierChannel]

Sehr schön! Danke

[@JerryAdam]

Leica Summicron 50mm f/2 (rigid) 📸🔴

[@JoGeierChannel]

Can't go wrong with a classic.

[@kevinjylam]

My favorite vintage lens is the Elmar 5cm 3,5 on my IIIa. ❤ Shot with black and white, it gives that nostalgic moody look, certainly in the winter light. Shot with colour, it brings out a surprisingly lively colour palette! What a treat to see this 90+ year old lens still alive and kicking in the 21st century!

[@JoGeierChannel]

No wonder this has been THE standard lens for more than 40 years.

[@proudy015]

The Leica 35mm Summicron ƒ2 v4 Whether accidental or an over-zealous marketing move, the Leica 35mm Summicron ƒ2 v4 is a king in its own right. Its absolutely stunning in every way and I love mine dearly. Id never sell it. However if I would sell it, I would sell it to jo Geier! love your shop and love your channel! Happy Holidays

[@JoGeierChannel]

Haha, thank you for sharing! I do appreciate it. Merry Christmas.

[@jimleonardphotography1687]

The KZbin algorithm placed your video in my stream today and I'm glad it did. Having bought from your shop before I recommended you to friend today who's thinking about an M4. Anyway you've a new subscriber here and looking forward to browsing your videos. Happy Christmas from Ireland. My favourite vintage lens is my Leitz Summarit 5cm f1.5 from 1954, it's the first Leica lens I purchased some years ago when I fell in love with the Leica brand and how Leica lenses give that certain look.

[@JoGeierChannel]

Thank you very much for sharing that. I do appreciate it. The Summarit is very underrated in my opinion, but seems to be not for everyone.

[@afanmahmood12]

My favourite lens is canon fd 28mm f2 so not special reason other then its my main lens i use

[@TotnesHappening]

Leica summilux 35mm pre asph on a monochrom.

[@JoGeierChannel]

YES. 100%.

[@IntrovertAmateur]

Nice video as usual Jo! 😊 For me it’s the 50mm Summicron DR, renders very nice and was the first close focusing M lens 😊

[@JoGeierChannel]

Very nice choice!

[@jameshoward9700]

Just found your channel. Great discussion and I look forward to seeing more. I've found great satisfaction returning to film after 20 years on digital - I rarely pick up my digital cameras except for travel and sports/wildlife. Not so convenient, but so enjoyable to shoot a mechanical camera and avoid most of the digital workflow. Favourite lens? I love a Zeiss 50mm Sonnar - the render, the feel, the size. Merry Christmas!

[@JoGeierChannel]

Thank you and thanks for sharing. The film community is growing again.

[@Vizihon]

Canon 50mm f1.4 LTM M39 my fav lens on my MP...and only😅

[@JoGeierChannel]

The Japanese Summilux!

[@David-wd8dq]

My favorites it Helios 44 it’s unique swirly bokeh gives photos a distinctive, dreamy aesthetic that modern lenses often can’t replicate.

[@haraldschreiber]

Leica 35mm f/2 Summicron version 4 - best allrounder

[@JoGeierChannel]

And the first choice of many M users.

[@felixschmid1614]

Canon 50mm f1.4 LTM M39 lens. Rare but affordable, nice feel, harmonic and unique look in the pictures ✨

[@JoGeierChannel]

The so-called "Japanese Summilux" :)

[@MGraslund]

Great lens, but just to be perfectly honest: it’s not rare, just vintage

[@techniktobi]

My favorite vintage lens would be my Nikon 55mm f2.8 Macro - still beats practically all of my modern lenses for close-ups with its 25cm MFD!

[@JoGeierChannel]

50/55mm Macro lenses are definitely underrated as standard lenses

[@MrCharlson9]

I would go with FOCA 1.9 5cm with Foca's unique 3-lobed bayonet mount that was quite innovative solution with rangefinder coupling cam at rear. Unfortunately, I never managed to repair the Universel R model, which has worn out over time and no one I spoke to was able to repair the worn-out shutter curtain. The lens is incredibly sentimental to me, a lens inherited from my grandfather, who was a photographer for the Polish Aeroclub. For many years it lay in excellent condition, secured in a box, and because of the very unusual bayonet, I was unable to adapt it to a more modern body, until today ✨

[@JoGeierChannel]

Hopefully you will be able to adapt it one day.

[@matiasotero9649]

Any Leica lens has a certain "flavor" to it...

[@dilaraakgul930]

I don't have a lot of experience with vintage lenses but my favorite is Carl Zeiss Jena 35/2.4. Things I like about it: super sharp, low distortion. And close minimum focus distance, that was the thing that drew me to this lens when I saw how close up you can get with it.

[@JoGeierChannel]

The Flektogon. Interesting to observe how the close focusing distance has become a major driving factor choosing a vintage lens.

[@joseluisguerra9695]

My favorite is the Leica 35mm Summilux v.1 Steel Rim. No better looking lens in the market and great character.

[@JoGeierChannel]

I know what you mean.

[@thomasa.243]

My favourite vintage lens is the Helios 44M. The reason behind that is that this was quite simply the first lens I ever used. Back in the days when I was still a young guy, my grandfather gave me an old camera he had because I was interested in photography. And this was a Zenit TTL, that he got at a fleamarket after the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 90s for very cheap. It came attached with the Helios 44M. Almost 20 years later, I still have everything here.

[@JoGeierChannel]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@michaelseirer]

Micro-Nikkor 55mm/3.5, reallysharp, no distortion, lightweight and quite cheap for its qualities - its on my F2 all the time :)

[@JoGeierChannel]

Very nice choice

SMC Pentax 67 55mm f/4, the sharpness is great...simply an amazing lens!

[@SINENOMINE-m1d]

Now i am into only pocket point and shoot camera [ mine is LEICA MINI ZOOM ] but my favorite lens is CANON FD series, especially the 50mm f1.8. Every photo i took look so CINEMATIC as well detail. The color become more vibrant under good lighting.

[@nipce1936]

The 38mm f/2.8 Rokkor lens attached to the Minolta Hi Matic AF. You can fit it in your pocket, dust it and bang it (accidentally). I found mine on the street. The noise, the versatility and speed of that camera will be unmatched in my experience.

SMC Pentax 67 55mm F4...the sharpness is great. It simply is a magic lens!

[@polinaivanova1481]

My favourite is a working 😅 vintage lens, other than that it is not important for me on my current stage of photography. I like to play with effects during shooting ( adding some glass, mirror effects) and then few editing in Lr

[@JohnAngerson-y7q]

Has to be Leica 35mm f/2 Summicron-M ASPH [11879] - Always perfect.

[@JoGeierChannel]

Always a good choice.

[@martinmaier5530]

I really love my 50mm Summicron V2 (rigid). Great vintage character and just the right amount of sharpness 🔥

[@Julian-tc8qz]

Pentax 105 for the 67. Outstanding lens and love the sharpness and contrast it produces 🤙

[@JoGeierChannel]

The medium format classic.

[@JWysocki]

Leitz 9cm f4 Elmar - It's compact, lightweight beast that punches way above its weight in terms of image quality, giving me that classic Leica look with beautiful, creamy bokeh that just makes portraits pop. The manual focus is a joy to use, super precise, and it's got this timeless build quality that feels like it'll last forever, and it's got that historical vibe!

[@JoGeierChannel]

TOTALLY underrated - would be great if you could write an article with images on/for the Blog!

[@JWysocki]

@JoGeierChannel I think I could find some good pictures taken with that Elmar and write a few words. My copy has terrible haze unfortunately, but it's pretty unique how it renders.

[@JoGeierChannel]

@@JWysockiPerfect, please get in touch by mail and we shall follow up. [e-mail]

[@JWysocki]

@@JoGeierChannel sure! I've sent you an e-mail! - from Jakub Wysocki

[@john_murch]

I love mine as well. Surprisingly good performance for such a tiny 90mm lens!

[@djaybioh]

My favourite ( to look out for ) at the moment is the Canon 35mm f/2.8 LTM. I own a Canon P with a 50mm lens but I want to try the 35mm. They aren’t as many around so I need to constantly keep an eye out.

[@JoGeierChannel]

The f/2.8 is harder to find than the f/2 version.

[@djaybioh]

@ yes, but I prefer the all silver look and I like the focus tab. However I would still consider it if were to find the f2 at a reasonable price.

[@FarOut-hp3bs]

The Carl Zeiss 58mm f2 Biotar, which I am lucky enough came with my working, Contax S. An original matched set. A true classic

[@JoGeierChannel]

The original „Helios“ :)

[@petere7396]

Nikon 105mm 2.5. The perfect portrait lens. Not too perfect, lots of character, built like a tank - and cheap!

[@JoGeierChannel]

I like it as well

[@jacchaves]

My favorite lens is Summitar f=5cm 1:2. Beca use I shoot my favorite photos with it.

[@JoGeierChannel]

On which camera?