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mattone

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Both the CV 1.9/28 and the last Leica 2.8/28 before the 2/28A are great. (The 2/28A even more so). The last tabbed 50 Summicron (called version 4) is a gem. Be patient about buying and shoot a lot. Thus you learn about your needs, dislikes, etc. Your experience will become *very* valuable next time you got the money to go and purchase more gear. Buying the wrong items for your needs is by far the most expensive aspect of buying photo gear...
And yes, above all: enjoy!
 

Paul Jenkin

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A few years back I bought an M6 with a 35mm Summicron (non-ASPH) and loved the output. I wanted a wider option and also something with which to shoot portraits, so I got the CV 28/f1.9 Ultron and the CV 75mm/f1.8. I loved the 28mm (although it was a bit soft round the edges until about f3.5 onwards) but I couldn't get the hang of the 75mm.

Eventually, I got pi**ed off with the loading method - especially in cold weather - as I have clumsy paws, and traded the lot. Bad mistake, I really missed it.

Some years later, I had a bit of spare cash and I bought an M6TTL 0.72x with a 50mm Summicron (non ASPH) and I've added a 28mm/f2.8 Elmarit-M, 35mm/f2.8 Canon (contemporary with the Canon 7, I think, not the earlier one) and an old 9cm/f4 Elmar. They come to work with me daily, now.

However, as per the earlier poster, if I had to build a system again, I would probably go for the Leica lenses first as the major expenditure and fit them to a Voigtlander body until such point as I could afford a Leica M body. Why? Simply because I believe that the lenses make more difference than the body which, at the end of the day, is a light-proof box with a light meter in it.

Nevertheless, you have a fine piece of kit and I hope you enjoy using it for many, many years to come.
 

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CV lenses offer tremendous value for the price. Don't overlook the 40 f1.4. It's a bargain and can be a nice only lens until you decide to expand your collection. The only drawback to CV lenses is they sometimes decide to unscrew themselves. If you catch it in time, you can fix it yourself. Otherwise, try to save all the pieces.
 
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