Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/09/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Neil wrote: >"The filters come in at about E55 each, which is considerably cheaper >than the Leica equivalent where they're available, and certainly a >lot cheaper than an M9." > >Wow! You can get filters that turn your sensor into a full-frame one now? > Ho! Ho! As you well know, Neil, the M9 is now 'magenta-proofed' with a more effective IR cut filter in front of the (full-frame) sensor. Personally I like the extra 'reach' that the smaller M8 sensor provides, but then I've always favoured the short tele end of the spectrum. See my experiences with the 85 Nikkor and 85 Summarex at: http://www.iol.ie/~corkflor Best of light from tropical Cork. Alex -- Alex & Carmel Hurst Waterfall Near Cork Ireland Tel: +353 21 454 3328 Mobile: +353 87 245 7048 (A) +353 87 988 9927 (C) email: corkflor at iol.ie (for either of us) Carmel McCarthy <carmelmac at mynovanetworks.net> (for Carmel personally) UK email (when there) corkflor.2 at virgin.net Home Pages: http://www.iol.ie/~corkflor Photo Gallery at: http://corkflor.smugmug.com