Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/05/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I am pleased to see that my old 50mm Summilux is in the YES group, although puzzled that my much more modern 2.5/35mm is not. Maybe as you say, it just does not need correction. I really don't care, as long the focusing is OK. Or, actually, I am just as likely to use a Leica 35mm (or my CV 21mm) simply set to hyperfocal distance for street snaps, so focusing will not even be relevant. Cheers, Nathan Nathan Wajsman Alicante, Spain http://www.frozenlight.eu http://www.greatpix.eu PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/ YNWA On May 18, 2013, at 5:12 PM, Robert Adler wrote: > Frank, > I think it will.... eventually. Those with R glass should be thrilled, > though the results remain to be really seen (not glass optimized for > digital). Other 3rd party (and slowly, perhaps, Leica) will follow. > The issue I've read with the new M is that to preview the shutter is open. > To then capture, when you press the shutter release, the shutter closes > then opens again, introducing a delay (significant, I've read). Ok for > landscapers like me; not so good for decisive moment photographers. > I am curious as to how or if Fuji has figured this out. > > Fuji has also implemented firmware that allows you to identify in the > camera 2 non-Fuji supported lenses and 4 Fuji-supported lenses (the only > supported lens chart I have found is here: > https://www.fujifilmusa.com/products/digital_cameras/accessories/lens/mount/fujifilm_m_mount_adapter/compatibility_chart/index.html > > > If it a Fuji adapter supported lens, there are built in adjustments for > distortion (barrel/pincushion), color separation and light falloff. This > information is passed in the metadata with the RAW file and can be read by > ACR/CaptureOne/Aperture (all accept the color separation unfortunately, but > this can be corrected in various 3rd party software if needed). > More/better info here: > https://www.fujifilmusa.com/products/digital_cameras/accessories/lens/mount/fujifilm_m_mount_adapter/ > *Note that many Leica lenses are supported!* (I bold this because I believe > someone pointed out the *rules* of this list is for Leica camera > shooters...) I'm looking forward to seeing how the Nocti becomes an f/1 > 75mm portrait lens! Unfortunately I don't see the 75'lux ASPH on their > list; just teh 75'lux f/1.4. Hoping that's because the ASPH may not need > correction. > > I only write this because I understand Ted is recovering and not > able/allowed much computer time; otherwise I can hear him exploding about > "KISS!!" "ALL THIS TECHIE CRAP. JUST GO OUT AND SHOOT!" :-) That and, > while waiting for the camera to arrive, I'm doing too much reading... > > Best, > Bob > > > On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 7:38 AM, FRANK DERNIE > <frank.dernie at btinternet.com>wrote: > >> Presumably the new Leica M can be used this way also with any lens, using >> the screen on the back or the accessory finder. >> FD >> >> >> >>> ________________________________ >>> From: Frank Filippone <red735i at verizon.net> >>> To: 'Leica Users Group' <lug at leica-users.org> >>> Sent: Saturday, 18 May 2013, 13:40 >>> Subject: Re: [Leica] To tempt Fuji X users? >>> >>> >>> So in reality, the Fuji is being used as a through the lens / focusing >>> screen device + Leica glass.... >>> >>> What I said about my waiting for Leica to produce an EVIL camera.... >>> only >>> this time, Fuji + adapter did it first.... >>> >>> I think this is a really good idea, and one that will catch on quickly >> among >>> users that are satisfied with the resultant image quality. >>> >>> To afford the Fuji is a $1K problem. To afford a M (240) is a $7K >>> problem >>> plus the focusing issues (for Leica lenses). >>> >>> Bob, I will be very interested in the results.... >>> >>> Frank Filippone >>> Red735i at verizon.net >>> >>> >>> I'm looking forward to seeing if my keeper rate improves with my noctilux >>> and 50/1.4asph and 70/f2 ASPH. An interesting experiment that won't cause >>> the collapse of the Adler-eau. >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> > > > > -- > Bob Adler > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >