Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/01/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Len, Thanks for looking and for your comments. When I master the focusing, I think it will be fine. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leonard Taupier" <len-001@verizon.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 10:53 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: A Different Way to Use Leica-R Lenses (Corrected URL) > Hello Jim, > > Your E-510/R-28mm looks like they were made for each other, a nice > compact kit. > > I like the detail in your Holly Tree photo, especially in the leaves. It > has a very smooth look to it. The red berries give a nice contrast to the > photo. I'm sure you will enjoy this setup. > > Best Regards, > Len > > > On Jan 28, 2009, at 12:03 AM, Jim Nichols wrote: > >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Nichols" >> <jhnichols@lighttube.net> >> To: "LUG@Leica-Users.org" <lug@leica-users.org> >> Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 10:48 PM >> Subject: [Leica] IMG: A Different Way to Use Leica-R Lenses >> >> >>> I enjoy the convenience of digital cameras, but lugging a DSLR with a >>> zoom lens is not my idea of a day out taking photos. In searching for >>> a prime lens to place on my Oly E-510, I wanted something near normal >>> FL and also capable of producing good images. I also wanted something >>> that would not blow my personal budget. In looking at Leica-R lenses, >>> I preferred a Wetzlar lens. This led me to rule out the Elmarit-R 24 >>> and settle on the Elmarit-R 28/2.8. >>> >>>> From less than 24 hours with this combination, I will offer these >>>> comments: >>> >>> Pros: Good balance when being carried on a neck strap. Very good >>> images. Focuses down to 12 inches. >>> >>> Cons: All-manual lens operation. Less than ideal focusing through the >>> finder. Better, but awkward, focusing using Live View. >>> >>> I am beginning to master the focusing effort through the finder. With >>> the 28mm FL, zone focusing using the DOF scale also works well. >>> >>> Two views of the combination are shown here: >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/E-510+_amp_+Elmarit-R >>> +28-2.jpg.html >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/E-510+_amp_+Elmarit-R >>> +28.jpg.html >>> >>> A quick image taken with this combination is shown here: >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Winter+Colors.tif.html >>> >>> Comments and critiques welcomed. >>> >>> All this composed and uploaded while dealing with intermittent Internet >>> service because of the ice storm in Kentucky. >>> >>> Jim Nichols >>> Tullahoma, TN USA >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 > >