Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/01/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Wayne, I tried a 20D with my R lenses and was not a happy camper with the combination, focussing was a real pain. ?I have since purchased a DMR to go with my R8 and love the combination. Gene -------------- Original message from Wayne Serrano <wayneserrano@earthlink.net>: -------------- > All, > I should have added that I am looking at full frame on the digital body. > I realize the DMR is no longer in production but an R9/DMR combo is > another consideratoin. I was just thinking that a Canon full frame with R > glass may be > an option. > > Thanks, > > -----Original Message----- > >From: George Lottermoser > >Sent: Jan 25, 2009 12:27 PM > >To: Leica Users Group > >Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica R lenses on Canon bodies > > > >I've used R lenses on 10D, 20D and 5D. > >(currently only own the 5D) > > > >Negative Issues: > >Hard to focus on stock screens. > >Stop down metering and shooting > >No auto aperture > > > >Positive issues: > >5D = full traditional 35mm sensor > > > >Since acquiring the DMR and > >I find it much more pleasant to use > >Canon lenses on the Canon 5D Body > >with full functioning auto potential > >and > >The R lenses on the R8/DMR > >which ends up the kit of choice for 95% of my DSLR photography > > > >Regards, > >George Lottermoser > >george@imagist.com > >http://www.imagist.com > >http://www.imagist.com/blog > >http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist > >Picture A Week - www.imagist.com/paw_07 > > > > > > > > > >On Jan 25, 2009, at 2:06 PM, Wayne Serrano wrote: > > > >> Luggers, > >> > >> I wanted to ask those of you who are using your Leica lenses on > >> Canon bodies about your experiences and recommendations. I am > >> wanting to use Leica R lenses (28mm current, 60mm current, 90 older > >> f2.0, 100 APO & 180 Apo) on Canon digital bodies, I am undecided on > >> which body at this point. I've read bits here and there but wanted > >> to asked Lug members who have gone this route to hear about the > >> issues or problems that have been encountered. > >> > >> Thanks, > >> > >> Wayne > >> _____________ > >> Wayne Serrano > >> wayne@wayneserrano.com > >> http://www.wayneserrano.com > >> > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Leica Users Group. > >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > > >_______________________________________________ > >Leica Users Group. > >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information