Using Vintage lenses on a Mirrorless Camera

[@ilanwinkel1942]

Hi Paul, Thanks for your great videos I use an old Leica 50 mm 2.8 collapsible M lens on my SL2S and it is a match made in heaven. Also a 40 mm F.2 Rockkor (summicron) made by Minolta in the 80's for the CLE wich was a Minolta CL due to the alliance between Leica and Minolta. I found it new from new old stock in Japan version 2 with multi coating. It is an absolute little gem. Thanks for sharing

[@paulreidphotography]

And it’s so much fun trying inexpensive lenses with character! Thanks so much

[@ilanwinkel1942]

@@paulreidphotography Hi Paul, One which is fantastic too is the V4 of the 50 summicron from 1979 to 1994. Best

[@hansvons1491]

That's precisely what I do as well. Using vintage lenses on my SL2-S. Got a set of R Primes that I use primarily for video and a 50mm and 35mm Summicron M that I use interchangeably with my M4P. Can't have a more compact 2-camera setup. That's all I have. And yes, you are right; AF lenses make the camera heavy and bulky. That's why I sold the Elmarit 24-90 after 3 years. With some training, focusing will be as quick as with AF, with the advantage that placing the focus isn't dependent on algorithms, freeing creativity. Great videos!!

[@hansvons1491]

I was thinking of getting old brilliant Nikon glass at some point. But they focused the other way around, and I didn't want to confuse my muscle memory.

[@paulreidphotography]

There’s really something nice about manually focussing lenses!! Thanks so much for watching the video

[@paulreidphotography]

I never thought about that!!!

[@dcpower23]

Can you talk to me about the adapter you use for R to L?

[@hansvons1491]

@@dcpower23 I use the Novoflex and have tried cheaper ones before. You'll be getting infinity issues with these.

[@MakersTeleMark]

That 105 and 135 are excellent. Really top notch. I shoot them on my FM2n and have owned them for many years.

[@paulreidphotography]

I’m very excited about using those

[@zenonbillings9008]

hey paul,really interesting to see you using these vintage lenses.50 years ago I purchased 3 pentax super multi-coated takumar lenses. a 55mm f1.8 and a 28mm f3.5 that i use on my micro 4/3 G9 panasonic and the 105mm f2.8 on my full-frame panasonic S5 and the results are acceptional. pentax in those years were using the leica lenses as the gold standard and tried to achieve the same quality as the leica lenses. thx for all the great videos you are producing for us ! zen billings in canada

[@paulreidphotography]

That’s great stuff!!! Some of those older lenses are still just beautiful. Thanks so much for watching the videos. I really appreciate it

[@obscur_yoann]

Oh yeah, Takumars are so great ! I have a 50 1.4 (aka radioactive b*tch) and used it with Xpro 3, Sigma fp and Lumix S1R with great results as well. A joy to use, and wide open, it has a very special look. Love these old lenses ! 😍

[@dodahlberg]

I also use vintage lenses on my LeicaSL 601 (bought used last year). I have an old Leicaflex (don’t use much anymore) and a LeicaR7 so I got a metabones R to L adapter. I already had a SummicronR 50mm and a SummicronR 35mm. I watch a bunch of KZbins and every once and a while somebody will say something - almost in passing - that’s extremely helpful. You mentioned using the joy stick to help with focusing. I just tried it! I feel like I just got a new camera. 😂 I sometimes wear contact lenses and sometimes glasses so focusing can be a problem for me; always adjusting. Thanks for this tip!

[@paulreidphotography]

I love the SL for manual lenses. I’ve tried other cameras and I still favour the SL

[@scroy65]

My favorite vintage is 50mm Summicron-Dual Range from 1960, use it on my SL/M11. Love the episode.

[@paulreidphotography]

Fantastic!!! Thanks so much for watching

[@justcallmesando]

Just got the SL2. When I learned that the camera includes R and M lenses profiles it just felt like heaven.

[@paulreidphotography]

Yeah I regret selling my SL as I just can’t get the same results from my more modern Fuji cameras with manual lenses. Even the colours of the SL are way nicer

[@justcallmesando]

@@paulreidphotography I was a Fuji user as well and still love it but there is something very nice about the SL2 indeed. The colors are really nice.

[@nicokremers7150]

@@paulreidphotographyThank you for this warning. So I will not sell my SL which I just got. And love so far.

[@LandArchitect]

❤ your channel, I have been using vintage lens and M lens on my Leica SL. I bought it used intending on just using it as a Portrait camera.. the viewfinder and operation as you mentioned in your video makes this very easy

[@paulreidphotography]

Thanks so much. I’ll really love taking portraits with the SL. I love the big grip!!!

[@dt-classics]

Hi Paul, I do this a long time now. What I use to adapt, is a fokal reduktor. This cracy thing makes the lense one step lighter, and the crop factor will be eliminated. My favorits are: PENTACON 2.8/135, Asahi-Pentax 1.4/50mm, and a Steinheil-München 4.5/135mm. Thanks for all your input and Know-how! Best regards, Dirk (DT-Classics, Germany)

[@paulreidphotography]

That sounds like a very interesting way to adapt lenses. Thanks for watching again. I appreciate it

[@dt-classics]

Small correction: The word I wanted to use wasn't lighter, but brighter... ;-) Yes, absolutely, it becomes a feeling of full frame on the APS-C camera.

[@SdTphotographie]

Film photography, great. I started 15 month ago and I’m making my own enlargements in the darkroom since 2 month… What a feeling!!! My Q2M pictures are printed at my photography shop but I’m thinking about getting a printer for that as well.

[@paulreidphotography]

Amazing!!! I’ve got a lot of respect for anyone that uses analogue processes these days. It’s really to compliment my Q2M

[@Kevb69]

Great selection of lenses, looking forward to seeing your results. Well done with the FM2, a good friend has one and said it’s the one camera that he would never sell

[@paulreidphotography]

I’m a bit excited about a return to some film photography alongside my digital stuff. Thanks so much for watching the video. I really appreciate it

[@Kevb69]

@@paulreidphotography I know right, I’ve got a few film cameras, the latest is a Zorki 2. Like an old Barnack Leica but a fraction of the price 😉

[@magnusa.5599]

hi paul, i love using my olympus zuiko 55mm 1.2 lens on the leica sl2s. it has such a small dop and weird distorsion wide open that gives the pictures a surreal touch. and obviously adapting m lenses is a blast as well! i even bought an adapter for my pentax 67 glass but that just looks super odd and - so far - was not worth it.

[@paulreidphotography]

Fantastic. You know I had a Pentax 67 many many years ago and sold it when everything went digital. Now I want it back!

[@magnusa.5599]

@@paulreidphotography you absolutely should get one. your portraits would be nothing less than amazing.

[@martyjwalker]

What attracted me to using a Nikkor 135mm 2.8 on my D3 was the look from it. It's as good on my Lumix S1R without doubt.

[@paulreidphotography]

Fantastic!!! Those Nikon lenses are really something

[@lensman5762]

Funny you should say that. I use my Leica lenses on my Olympus EM1. My favourite is the 75mm F2, Apo Summicron . The results are magical.

[@paulreidphotography]

Fantastic!!

[@TryingtoLearntheuke]

Thanks for the video Paul. Really enjoy them.

[@paulreidphotography]

Thanks for watching the video Pam

[@rasmus_mattsson]

Congratulations on the FM2, I love mine though not quite as much as my Olympus OM1. I'd say the FM2 split second place with my Nikon F3 😀 Love those old superb cameras...

[@paulreidphotography]

Been shooting on it!! I love it

[@alanjackson7428]

The beauty of the older lenses that still produce excellent results is - you can have a whole stable full of most all focal lengths for less money than a single Leica lens. Imagine having such a deep choice that each time you head out you get to pick a lens or two and have a smaller, lighter, compact kit.

[@paulreidphotography]

I’m very excited to shoot the old lenses!!!

[@glugwurst]

I laughed out loud when you said “Aren’t we all?”… yep… 🤣

[@paulreidphotography]

Ha haaa!

[@mrjonnyburkecovers]

Enjoying the colour and fun intros. I have a few nice film cameras in my draw. If we even get out together we shall have a film day!

[@paulreidphotography]

I mean we need to just get on a train somewhere. We can video it

[@dcpower23]

Talk to me about the R to L adapter your using please. 🙏🏿

[@paulreidphotography]

It’s just a cheap one by k and f concepts.

[@david.robertson.photography]

Another entertaining video. I certainly agree about the use of vintage lenses, I use my Canon LTM's on my digital and film rangefinders...it's the only time my kit is older than me! 😁

[@paulreidphotography]

Ha haaa!!!! The more fun we can have with our gear the better

[@davesaunders59]

Can't wait to see what you create with the 105mm

[@paulreidphotography]

I’m very excited about using them all on both the SL and the Nikon

[@walkingmeditation61]

You were being very polite and accommodating which I can appreciate. When you are in a public space there is no expectation of privacy. Have you considered a Leica M instead of the SL since manual focus is what you enjoy?What do you charge for the 3 1 hour zoom sessions?

[@paulreidphotography]

I think I consider a Leica M every day!!! Right now it’s just £250 for the workshop.

[@walkingmeditation61]

@@paulreidphotography thanks, I had the M262 sold it. I do think about an M10 great camera here in the US I can get a mint condition one for about 5 thousand. The M11 will be over 9 thousand, if I can only figure out how not to eat then no problem

[@paulghosh3897]

What am I doing wrong? When I try any other lens except Leica R or M, I don’t see anything in the eve or the lcd screen. Is there any settings I need to change in the Leica SL2 camera? I would really appreciate any help. Thank you.

[@paulreidphotography]

I’ve never heard of this issue. It may be the adapter setting. Maybe the lens is set to F22 or something and too dark to see. I’m really not sure

[@marckydasaint8730]

Does the SL have focus Peaking?

[@paulreidphotography]

I think it does!!

[@billybeck]

The sport misses you, and the sport needs you back. You're a legend to those that love and hate you. You're armwrestlings Marmite 😂I for one love marmite.

[@paulreidphotography]

Thanks Matt for watching the videos!! I appreciate your support always!!

[@KevinG-159]

Good video on using vintage glass. Are you not allowed to take pictures of people in public where you reside? Thanks!

[@paulreidphotography]

The law allows it. I just like to be polite to people who make a fuss

[@KevinG-159]

@@paulreidphotography Cool! Sadly you lost more than expected when deleting. Really enjoy your videos!

[@drwatsonismine]

Curious what you used to black out the Leica letters logo on the front?

[@paulreidphotography]

Do you know what! It actually came like that

[@drwatsonismine]

@@paulreidphotography Lucky you!!

[@angellondian7628]

Can you give your take on the SL? I’m looking at one now

[@paulreidphotography]

Very clear viewfinder! Very nice files. Great camera