Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/11/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Alan, That f/2 shot was a focus challenge, but the shots at f/2.8 are outstanding. I'm impressed with the photographer and the lens. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Magayne-Roshak" <amr3@uwm.edu> To: "lug" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 10:33 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Silky Soft:85's > On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 > Lluis Ripoll <luisripoll@telefonica.net> > > >>...snip..., other alternatives are Schneider Tele Xenar 2,8/10,5cm, >>Angenieux 2,5/90, >>Sonnar 2/85, Serenar 2/85 or Nikor 2/85. All good lenses but I like >>the same as you, the smoothnes, I have also a Summilux 75, for this >>reason I think that the lenses can give me a new touch are the >>Angenieux, the Schneider or the Sonnar. OTHO for the IIIF I would like >>to have a lens not to big. > >>When I get one you will know it, if you have some experiences with the >>lenses I've said, your comments will be welcome. > ______________________________________________________________________________ > I don't know most of those lenses, but I have a LTM 85mm f/2 Nikkor. > It has a multi-blade diaphragm that forms a nice circle, and is physically > among the smaller 85's. > My main test for a lens is how it works at the wider apertures, so here > are some examples from it: > At f/2: > <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/DramaBaby_AMR.jpg.html> > > At f/2.8: > <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/Fowl_AMR.jpg.html> > <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/Portraits/Hank_AMR.jpg.html> > <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/CowEye_AMR.jpg.html> > > I also have an Enna Lithagon LTM 85mm f/1.5, but haven't scanned any negs > from that > yet. > > Alan > > Alan Magayne-Roshak, Senior Photographer > UPAA POY 1978 > University Information Technology Services > University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/ > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >