Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/08/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I agree but with landscape stuff nowadays; (I have at least one zoom lens which doesn't not work with filters already) I'd just assume using the zoom to figure out the shot. Then put the fixed lens on; A tripod sure facilitates this. That's why using a tripod is such an enabling experience; freeing experience. And all the best landscape stuff I've done I've done with a tripod... Makes you want to try things. Primes for my more serious stuff. Non Zooms Texas Tea Black Gold mark@rabinergroup.com Mark William Rabiner > From: Bob Adler <rgacpa@yahoo.com> > Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> > Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:42:19 -0700 (PDT) > To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> > Subject: Re: [Leica] Re:OT 3200 ASA on the Leica d700 > > No. GOOD Mark!! :-) For every other filter except NDs and polarizer, you > are > dead to rights. > I'm shedding film. Going fully digital. Started with the M8. Now a new > Canon > outfit: 1Ds MKIII, 24/45/90 Tilt Shift lenses (to replace my Flexbody), > 100 - > 400 to replace my H 120, 180 and 350 and a 16-34 for the really wide at > heart > (so long to my H 40 and 50). > But I still want a polarizer and the ability to us ND filters... > All my new lenses can do this. Very important for me. > > Shedding Hasselblad and Nikon systems.... very difficult. > Bob Adler > Palo Alto, CA > http://www.raflexions.com > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabinergroup.com> > To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> > Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 10:22:29 PM > Subject: Re: [Leica] Re:OT 3200 ASA on the Leica d700 > > I take this back as Bob could be using this lens with film. > BAD MARK BAD!!!! Go to your doghouse! > > > > mark@rabinergroup.com > Mark William Rabiner > > > >> From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabinergroup.com> >> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >> Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:52:27 -0400 >> To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >> Conversation: [Leica] Re:OT 3200 asa on the Leica d700 >> Subject: Re: [Leica] Re:OT 3200 asa on the Leica d700 >> >> Have you been doing much digital photography Bob? >> Last time I used a filter on a DSLR was never. >> >> >> >> mark@rabinergroup.com >> Mark William Rabiner >> >> >> >>> From: Bob Adler <rgacpa@yahoo.com> >>> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >>> Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:44:14 -0700 (PDT) >>> To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >>> Subject: Re: [Leica] Re:OT 3200 asa on the leica d700 >>> >>> If I remember correctly, the 14 - 24 cannot take ANY filters; certainly >>> reduces its utility for landscape photography and, given its size, not >>> the >>> greatest lens for hand holding. >>> So not a winner for my personal style of shooting. >>> Bob >>> >>> Bob Adler >>> Palo Alto, CA >>> http://www.raflexions.com >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ---- >>> From: A. Lal <alal@duke.poly.edu> >>> To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >>> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 4:29:42 PM >>> Subject: Re: [Leica] Re:OT 3200 asa on the leica d700 >>> >>> Hello Felix, >>> >>> Thanks for the reply. Looks like this is the first WA zoom that can hold >>> its >>> own against prime lenses. >>> >>> Regards. >>> Akhil >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Felix Lopez de Maturana" <felixmaturana@telefonica.net> >>> To: <lug@leica-users.org> >>> Sent: Tuesday, 12 August, 2008 10:24 AM >>> Subject: [Leica] Re:OT 3200 asa on the leica d700 >>> >>> >>>> >>>>> BTW, has anyone here used the 14-24 & 24-70 Nikkors? If so, comments >>>>> from film or full frame digital users would be appreciated. I'd like to >>>>> get a full frame digital body one of these days but am put off by >>>>> Canon's >>>>> weak wide angle lineup. Unless they remedy this, it will come down to >>>>> Sony or Nikon for me. >>>> Nikon D3 and 700 *need* best available lenses for getting all his >>>> potential. In fact the two zooms you quoted are among best >>>> alternatives. I >>>> use, too, a Canon EOS 5D and yes their wide zoom ought to be improved >>>> although the version II of the 14mm and the 16-35mm are far better than >>>> previous one. But the 14-24mm f2.8 -huge and not comfortable- is >>>> probably >>>> the best wide zoom i've seen in my life. >>>> >>>> Regards. >>>> >>>> Felix >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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