Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/09/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Sep 11, 2013, at 3:36 PM, "Julian Koplen" <jkoplen at sc.rr.com> wrote: > Many thanks to Steve and others who answered my inquiry. I have been made > an offer I can't refuse (thus relieving my G.A.S. conscience) and hope to > soon have the X-E1 plus kit zoom, 35mm 1.4, and M adapter. happy to help, its'a thrill to use leica lenses on this body with the Fuji M adapter, and get breathtaking focus, right where you want it, Steve > > Julian > > -----Original Message----- From: Steve Barbour > Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 6:17 PM > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: Re: [Leica] M lenses on Fuji X > > > On Sep 11, 2013, at 9:36 AM, Julian Koplen <jkoplen at sc.rr.com> wrote: > >> I have my trigger finger poised to order. Having used both, do you have >> a preference between X-E1 and X-Pro 1? Thanks for allowing me to pick >> your brain. > > > > just about equal, EX 1 is smaller, cheaper, has higher resolution EVF, Pro > X1 has Optical and EVF, your call... > > I tend to use my EX1 more > > > > Steve > > >> >> Julian >> >> -----Original Message----- From: Steve Barbour >> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 12:05 PM >> To: Leica Users Group >> Subject: Re: [Leica] M lenses on Fuji X >> >> >> On Sep 11, 2013, at 8:35 AM, Julian Koplen <jkoplen at sc.rr.com> wrote: >> >>> Steve, thanks a bunch. Here is the URL for the M compatibility chart: >>> http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/accessories/lens/mount/fujifilm_m_mount_adapter/compatibility_chart/ >>> or http://tinyurl.com/cw9w2eg. >>> >>> I hate to part with my M lenses, and I remember your saying that the >>> manual focus is more than satisfactory with your Fuji. I am considering >>> this alternative rather than a used M9. >> >> >> absolutely, so please don't get rid of your leica lenses, they are >> fine...I will take a look at this info Julian, I have used 6 or 8 varied >> leica lenses on the EX-1 and the X Pro1 bodies (also on my M9), without >> issue, with very good results, so I will be very interested in this >> information.... >> >> >> many thanks, >> >> Steve >> >> >>> >>> Julian >>> >>> -----Original Message----- From: Steve Barbour >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:08 AM >>> To: Leica Users Group >>> Subject: Re: [Leica] M lenses on Fuji X >>> >>> >>> On Sep 11, 2013, at 7:42 AM, "Julian Koplen" <jkoplen at sc.rr.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I am considering the purchase of a Fuji X-E1 or X-Pro1. Part of the >>>> appeal is the prospect of using some of my Leica lenses on the Fuji. >>>> >>>> Fuji website says my late non-aspheric 35mm Summicron won't work, so I >>>> guess No means No. >>> >>> >>> I've used mine with fine results, good thing I didn't know, what does it >>> say...please include the url >>> >>> >>> >>>> I also have the 28mm Asph Summicron >>> >>> this lens is fantastic and gives fantastic results in this setting.... >>> >>> >>>> and the 90mm non-asph Summicron. >>> >>> >>> >>> have not yet tried this one... >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Steve >>> >>> >>> >>>> These are not mentioned on the Fuji site. >>>> >>>> Does anyone know about the compatibility of these two lenses? >>>> >>>> Thanks in advance, >>>> >>>> Julian >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information