Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/01/25

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Subject: [Leica] Leica R lenses on Canon bodies
From: grduprey at mchsi.com (grduprey@mchsi.com)
Date: Sun Jan 25 19:34:40 2009

 
Wayne,


I tried a 20D with my R lenses and was not a happy camper with the 
combination, focussing was a real pain. ?I have since purchased a DMR to go 
with my R8 and love the combination.


Gene -------------- Original message from Wayne Serrano 
<wayneserrano@earthlink.net>: --------------


> All,
> I should have added that I am looking at full frame on the digital body.  
> I realize the DMR is no longer in production but an R9/DMR combo is 
> another consideratoin.  I was just thinking that a Canon full frame with R 
> glass may be 
> an option.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: George Lottermoser 
> >Sent: Jan 25, 2009 12:27 PM
> >To: Leica Users Group 
> >Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica R lenses on Canon bodies
> >
> >I've used R lenses on 10D, 20D and 5D.
> >(currently only own the 5D)
> >
> >Negative Issues:
> >Hard to focus on stock screens.
> >Stop down metering and shooting
> >No auto aperture
> >
> >Positive issues:
> >5D = full traditional 35mm sensor
> >
> >Since acquiring the DMR and
> >I find it much more pleasant to use
> >Canon lenses on the Canon 5D Body
> >with full functioning auto potential
> >and
> >The R lenses on the R8/DMR
> >which ends up the kit of choice for 95% of my DSLR photography
> >
> >Regards,
> >George Lottermoser
> >george@imagist.com
> >http://www.imagist.com
> >http://www.imagist.com/blog
> >http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist
> >Picture A Week - www.imagist.com/paw_07
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >On Jan 25, 2009, at 2:06 PM, Wayne Serrano wrote:
> >
> >> Luggers,
> >>
> >> I wanted to ask those of you who are using your Leica lenses on  
> >> Canon bodies about your experiences and recommendations.  I am  
> >> wanting to use Leica R lenses (28mm current, 60mm current, 90 older  
> >> f2.0, 100 APO & 180 Apo) on Canon digital bodies, I am undecided on  
> >> which body at this point.  I've read bits here and there but wanted  
> >> to asked Lug members who have gone this route to hear about the  
> >> issues or problems that have been encountered.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Wayne
> >> _____________
> >> Wayne Serrano
> >> wayne@wayneserrano.com
> >> http://www.wayneserrano.com
> >>
> >>
> >>
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