Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/09/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Aside from the aesthetics of great butterfly shots, WOW. That lens is no slouch. Aram -----Original Message----- From: Jim Nichols Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2017 10:53 AM To: LUG at Leica-Users.org ; Olympus Camera Discussion Subject: [Leica] IMG: An Older Leica Lens Years ago, I purchased an older Leica lens from a former LUG member in Nashville. It is a 1980 Telyt-R 250/4, a generation earlier than the APO lenses. Tina's shots yesterday with Ted's great lens prompted me to drag out the 250 and visit the butterflies. I mounted it on an old Star D tripod and took it out to the Buddleia bush. Here are my favorites. Painted Lady: http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170914-DSCF5045.JPG.html Monarch: http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170914-DSCF5067.JPG.html View them LARGE if you like. Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated. -- Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA