For some it is, unfortunately. I just keep getting busier and busier. It must be that crazy little camera… Leica M8 with the excellent Zeiss 35/2.8. Why didn’t anyone tell me how good this lens is?
Tag Archives: Leica M8
Wednesday wedding pic: make-up and champagne
This is an old one. Maybe four years ago, but I still like this scene. The bride having a glass of champagne while getting ready for the ceremony. And you know what? I took this one with my good old M8. Now you can see why some people call the M8 the ‘poor man’s Monochrom’. […]
I wish you all a very lazy sunday
Nothing beats a light, compact and relatively inexpensive camera. With the Leica M8 I don’t even look at the weather forecast before I go outside. And I don’t bring a big either. If it starts raining, I’ll just stuff it in the pocket of my coat. I wouldn’t do that with my M9 or M240, […]
Q&A: why the M8 again?
As you’ve noticed, you can’t leave replies on this website. And for a reason, because I have no time for moderation. Besides, there are plenty other websites where you can engage in lively discussions. However, I do get quite a lot of emails with all kinds of questions. From now on, I’ll answer these questions […]
Look what I bought…
I bought an M8 a couple of years ago as a backup for my M9. When I decided to get another M9, I sold my M8, but regretted it immediately. Now, a few years later, I could’t resist to buy one again. Prices are as low as 1000 Euros and I think it won’t get […]
That good old Leica M8
Unlike most Leica shooters, I didn’t own a M5, M6 and M7 before I moved to the M8. No, I had a M9 and out of curiosity – and because I wanted a second body – I bought a second hand M8. In chrome. It was unbelievably pretty, even prettier than my black M9. It […]