Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]D Khong wrote: > > To add additional angst to Mark Rabiner's already chewy nature, I might > like to add that the Hassy 80/2.8 Planar is a very nice combo when fitted > (with a Kenko adapter) to my Nikon F90. > > I use the Planar at f2.8-f4.0, and aperture priority setting on my Nikon. I > use the Nikon's focus conformation occasionally when I need it. > > The pictures are superb CZ quality - vibrant, full of life and sharp. > Bokeh? Very good as well. > > So where'e the Leica? I still have my M-series and I will continue to use > that for my own contemplative form of photography. Sometimes, I am in the > mood for rangefinders too. > > A varied diet is good (and also essential) for health. > > Dan K. > I've been shooting 45x45 mm 16 on a roll format photos with my 80/2.8 Planar on my 500CM. It gives me the same angle as if i were shooting with the 110! But a compact approach! Today i did some shooting with this new back whichi just got for 120 bucks, (the 16S) with my 50 Distagon. Gives me the same angle as my 45 GN on my Nikon! It's not as if the outside 5mm on a Hassy would be of a lessor quality then that center and nice to cut off. These are very conservative premium optics Zeiss. (somehow now the same Zeiss which goes on your G1 or G2 in most cases) It's nice though to in effect make my Hassy like a Leica. I've got framelines now and i love working with them. Looking around them. Framing my shots with that Zen approach: for what's NOT in the frame more than what's IN it! I've seen hassy lenes mounted on Nikons (a sideman for Ray Charles did it) but it looks pretty awkward to me! Mark Rabiner I frame no pic before it's time Portland, Oregon USA I EARN it! http://www.rabiner.cncoffice.com/