12-17-2013, 03:06 PM
No, both feature a Leica mount. But the LM version also has the rangefinder coupling added, the mechanics that drive the focus display in the viewfinder.
One may of course argue if the mechanics added are really worth $2000. I guess it's more of a payment for the engineering efforts they had to make.
If you want to use the lens on a Leica M camera (or another rangefinder camera with M-mount), you'll need the more expensive LM version. If you simply want to adapt this lens to a mirrorless camera, the more affordable CINE version will do.
-- Markus
One may of course argue if the mechanics added are really worth $2000. I guess it's more of a payment for the engineering efforts they had to make.
If you want to use the lens on a Leica M camera (or another rangefinder camera with M-mount), you'll need the more expensive LM version. If you simply want to adapt this lens to a mirrorless camera, the more affordable CINE version will do.
-- Markus
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