Minox Digital Classic Camera Leica M3 Manual

Background - I am a Leica M shooter since the M3 (1958). I was looking for a manual lens that came close to the Leica glass I am used to - and I think I found it! I like to control my image and this lens lets me do all that I want, plus very sharp images and good color. I will look very seriously at other Loxia lenses (specifically the 135 if/when it comes out). Only had the lens for a couple of weeks but so far it is performing exactly at I expected! Used on a Sony alpha 7.

In my opinion, B+W make the best quality filters available today. I use them on my digital cameras and on my classic Leica. This is just a great quality simple UV filter that works. Good stuff.

I wanted a manual focus lens to get away from the look of digital focus lenses and get back to what feels like more traditional classic photography (without switching to film). This lens is perfect for me. I shoot mostly wide open so I can't speak to it's sharpness the focus ring is smooth and the quality of imagery I'm making with it is wonderful.

Good as any classic Leica products.

Got this for my Leica M3 Feels smooth Love it?

Classic film that cannot be replaced by digital.

Why Leica M-A when we have the M3, M2, M6, MP... It is more a philosophical discussion and less a technical one. I am sure there is no possible technical way you can justify creating a new Leica M unless you would dilute the lineage by introducing frivolous digital-type technology. For the film Leica M purist Leica M-A is a completely new camera that is fully mechanical and does not have a meter and needs no batteries - hence it is closer to the M3/M2 in lineage. In my opinion even though it is not different than an MP, if you have, like me, shot used Leicas in the past, this gives you an opportunity to shoot with a brand new M body. Every thing is buttery smooth and it feels like a new M camera - which is an experience probably my dad had when he got his Leica M 35 years back and I never had. That may not mean much in terms of imaging quality as I am sure you can get same images from any of the Leica M bodies with good glass. But considering the big picture it shows that Leica is committed to the film fraternity and is investing in this space. I have the Leica M2, M3 and an M6 and I still got the M-A because it just felt like a modern take on every possible good thing from past Leicas (Like the deviation from the plastic ISO dial at the back to a metal one - small detail but makes the camera look and feel so much better). If we read regular blogger reviews that delve in the technical mumbo jumbo of camera bodies, surely you will come away feeling underwhelmed. I love the pull-up grater style film rewind and some people just hate it. So most of your decision will be based on what you feel the M-A is worth. Technically it is not a better camera than MP or an M3 or even and M2. The Leica M-A has that Je Ne Sais Quoi as the french say - something pleasant but hard to describe. I would recommend going to a Leica store and holding this beauty in your hands - It looks and feels much better in person.

Convert cold shoe on Leica M3 to hot shoe

I use this lens on my Leica CL. The images are amazing. I'm going to use it on my M3 and see how the lens does with film.

Bought this for Minolta 58mm lens to go to Leica M3. Fits perfectly.