Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/11/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have been taking macro shots with an EL-Nikkor 135 and 105 on a bellows with my D2X. I find both are very nice. I would not expect the Componon or Rodagon to be any less so. I wanted to use a Componon but I need to use filters and I don't think it has the threads. Try it. Len On Nov 27, 2006, at 9:23 PM, Mark Rabiner wrote: > On 11/27/06 8:25 PM, "Leonard Taupier" <len-1@comcast.net> typed: > >> Mark, >> >> The 65 is a cool lens, hard to find in good shape cheap, and pretty >> expensive otherwise. KEH wants around $700. I got lucky and found one >> in pretty good shape for a lot less. I was shooting it as a normal >> lens focused between 10 feet to infinity (you need the universal >> focusing mount to go directly to the Viso). What came out looks nice >> and sharp. I don't like the bokeh though, when I shot close up around >> 3 feet wide open. I normally use it for macro or on a bellows but >> decided to try it just walking around. It is kinda 19th centuryist >> but fun as well. I'm having fun and enjoy the challenges. >> >> Len >> >> > > wonder what the Bokeh will be like with my 100mm Schneider Componon- > S!? > A bit presumptuous but I'm amused by its pretensions! > Or my effervescent Beseler 75mm Apochromatic Rodagon-D? > Just as long as I'm careful to keep it in the 1:3 reduction to 3:1 > magnification range. Or how that translates to digital. How? > Or I end up with the Bokeh of aged hickory nuts. > Very crunchy. Even with skim milk. > > Mark Rabiner > New York, NY > 40?47'59.79"N > 73?57'32.37"W > > http://rabinergroup.com/ > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information