Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/06/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Peter, From my experience with my R8, the metering mode, spot, evaluative works perfectly with 3-cam lenses. The R8 shows standard information in the viewfinder. Paul >Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2002 21:32:32 -0700 >From: Peter Natscher <peter@natscher.com> >Subject: Re: [Leica] Next Logical Telephoto Lens After 180mm >Message-ID: <3D0AC35F.34565221@natscher.com> >References: <3D0A88ED.AA0857A@natscher.com> <3D0AA239.40182FC0@hemenway.com> >Jim, >I suppose this telephoto lens you're talking about is non-ROM? How does a non-ROM >telephoto lens work on a R8? How will I be able to spot meter on my R8 >if this telephoto has no ROM readings showing up in my viewfinder's LED display? >Peter >******* > >Jim Hemenway wrote: > > Peter: > > Why not get a used Telyt-R 4.8/350mm for $900 to $1,500? > > I think that someone here on the Lug had one for sale lately. > > I get excellent results with mine and it becomes a 700mm with the 2x. > > Here's one hand-held test shot from about a month or so ago using Provia > 100F. > > http://www.hemenway.org/Telyt-Macro-Web/pages/350-Dented-Camaro-Provia100F.htm > > I haven't had a chance to scan the latest pics shot with Provia400F but > the slides look great. > > Do a search on the Lug archives and I'm sure that you'll see some > testimonials. > > -- > Jim - http://www.hemenway.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html