Faisal is a San Francisco based lifestyle photographer who currently shoots with a Leica M 240 rangefinder camera. These are his thoughts.
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical
I finally picked out my first lens for my newly acquired Leica M (240) — the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens. I'm enjoying it so far, but I should have a better idea of how it performs over the weekend. Enjoy!
My First Leica (M 240)
I picked up a Leica M (240) last weekend to complement my Fuji X-Pro2. I absolutely love the X-Pro2 but have always wanted a Leica and look forward to the more traditional and slower process. I'm borrowing a friend's Voigtlander 35mm F1.7 (screw mount) lens with an M-mount adapter at the moment. My Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 lens was supposed to arrive today, but should be arriving tomorrow due to the tornados in the midwest. I can't wait to start playing with it and posting some photos.
Picked up a Leica M 240
I finally bit the bullet and purchased a Leica M 240 today. I've been thinking about it for a while now, but have usually come to my senses before pulling the trigger. Today was different, however. The sun went down quickly so I didn't have much time to play with the camera. I'm also struggling with the focus a bit, but I just need more practice. Excited for the journey ahead. Here are a few initial shots — I hope you enjoy them.
Morning Stroll with the XF 56 F1.2
I picked up the Fuji XF 56 F1.2 a few days ago but hadn't had a chance to properly shoot with it outside because of the rain we've been having in San Francisco. I had a few minutes before work to take a stroll around one my favorite coffee shops to get familiar with the lens. There's a bit of chromatic aberration on the photo of the leaves, but that's pretty standard when shooting wide open into the sun. I'm sure I could get rid of it in Lightroom but don't think it's really even necessary since it's a color similar to the flowers on the tree. I hope you enjoy the photos.
Birthday in the Suburbs
I headed down to Atherton (from SF) to celebrate my niece's 4th birthday. It's always refreshing and relaxing to get out of the city for a day trip.
Fuji X-Pro2 with XF 35 F2 and XF 23 F2. Edited in LR with VSCO Film.
Late Night at Slack HQ
I've been going back and forth on a decision to either replace or complement my Fuji digital system with a Leica M (Type 240 or 262). After several days of back and forth, I think I'm finally able to let this GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) go thanks to my coworker and friend Ahmed. Here are a collection of photos taken after one of these conversations.
Rainy Day in Napa
We took a trip up to Napa, CA not too long ago to scope out some wedding venues. California has been getting showered with rain which is very welcome considering we've been in a drought for several years. Here are a few shots for you to enjoy.
Fuji X-Pro2 with XF 23 F2.
