Camera West in Walnut Creek has been consistently excellent to work with. The staff are courteous, professional, and genuinely knowledgeable. I recently traded in some gear and received a fair, transparent price, which I really appreciated. I’ve purchased a Leica Q3 in the past and most recently a Hasselblad X2D, and both experiences were smooth and confidence-inspiring. It’s refreshing to deal with a shop that values long-term relationships and treats customers with respect. Highly recommended.
The colors right out of camera are outstanding and the auto focus is accurate.
The E49mm Red allows for capturing dark skies with great detail when used on the Leica 135mm or any E49 lens or on the Q3 and Q3M's.
Love the lens. Rare item to find. Better than described online. Great buy. Can’t wait to use it.
Good deal on a great camera in like-new condition. More than met my expectations. Camera West is my go-to source for my photography gear.
While the weight is a bit of an adjustment from the 50 summilux I normally use, the pictures you make with this lens are pure magic. One thing to consider is that the depth of field is so razor sharp at 1.2 it can be difficult to pull focus with the rangefinder exactly to the eye you want without practice. I’m on the wrong side of 40 and my eyesight isn’t what it used to be so I use the back screen or the video flex 2 and I can hit my focus every time. It’s f you can afford the lens it is a must have. I have zero regrets.
Remarkable images and a true creative tool for photographers of every background.
Bought this for use with my M11. With the APO and other extremely high quality M lenses this is a must have. Having this gives you the new EVM basically. Personally I love the rangefinder experience, but this brings new enjoyment to the game.
Is awesome! Glad you guys stock it at the Leica store in San Francisco. Thanks.
It was reassuring to purchase an M5 from Camera West, knowing I a reliable shop stood behind it in case it arrived at my doorstep with unhappy surprises. I had no unhappy surprises - camera in v fine shape and functioning well!
While not for every rangefinder enthusiast, the EV1 is an M11 with an EVF. Great for focusing wide, long, and Noctulux lenses. This camera would be perfect for someone who wants to get into the Leica M experience.
Camera West provides great information and service
I'm a Leica user, but decided to get the GFX100RF primarily based on medium format sensor, without it, I probably would have spent $2,000 more for a Q343.
I never had a Fujifilm camera, so I had and still have a month later a learning curve ahead of me, but I like that.
For some reason, and I've watched two dozen videos on the camera, I think it's going to make me be a more focused, slower photographer.
I like a whole bunch about this camera.
I was immediately hooked when I read every post and review that I could find for the Monochrom. And after holding it in my hand and shooting with it for several days it exceeded every expectation I had. Every photo taken is breathtaking and the detail is unmatched.
A classic focal length to use with my new M11P Safari.
This lens can produce sharp, modern images and flare-filled, vibey, soft-focused nostalgia with just a couple of aperture clicks. It's practical and fun and a great change-up lens to have in your kit.
I love this place. Sean and the crew have been extremely helpful in explaining the Leica brand and will answer any questions I have. It’s a terrific store to buy anything Leica. Never a problem shopping at Camerawest. 100% endorsement.
It works well, which it should. But I like the % charged feature.
Ordered two batteries and a charger and they sent them to me very promptly and extremely well packaged. VERY happy with their service and follow through and will definitely use them again!
Lens is very sharp and a pleasure to use. It works well with my new Hasselblad.
The battery exceeds expectations for powering the entire Leica M lineup. Carrying a spare battery is for mental comp and operationally necessary.
