Scenes Seen: Leica M Type 240 and 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1.

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Have used this lens for years. Adapted to mirrorless…

Sony A7c - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
7Artisans 50mm f/1.1

…and natively with film for years.

Leica CL
During my Leica CL days.
During the Voigtlander Bessa R2 days.
Konica Hexar RF
Most recently with the Konica Hexar RF.

Now I have the good fortune to make use of it on digital M.

Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1

To say I was pleased with this setup would be an understatement. Had feared that finally using it would be a letdown. Do not meet your heroes and all of that. But I have not had it long and I have already written 5 posts about the Leica M Type 240 and I have not even gotten around to a review yet.

Took it out all day with me for the first time. It will definitely not be my last.

I cannot quite put my finger on it yet but there is something about this whole digital rangefinder thing. If I had to guess the answer has to do with what I like about film rangefinders and digital cameras.

  • Film Rangefinders: I “see” differently when using a rangefinder and as a result, I tend to frame shots differently. Different in ways that I always appreciate later. I also tend to take shots that I would not normally take. The “Why this is exactly?” is the part I always have a hard time pinning down. The only limit is the amount of film I have and how many rolls I want to develop.
  • Digital Convenience: Unlimited film! Also easy access to much higher ISOs at the spin of a dial.

I believe the answer to my little riddle lies in the combination of these two factors.

Here are the resulting images. Some captures as I went about my business.

Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1
Leica M Type 240 - 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1

-ELW

Published by Eric L. Woods

Photography, Baritone, Industrial Engineer, IT person.

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