[Leica] OT - New Nikon Lens

[Frank.Dernie at btinternet.com (Frank Dernie)]

I take the Leica everywhere, usually with 1 lens. For travelling I carry a 
small bag with more lenses, batteries tabletop tripod and so forth. 
Sometimes a bigger bag if photography is an important part of the trip...
I used to carry a dslr more often than I do now. It is more likely to get 
used around home and if I am taking a car. I prefer to use a car as little 
as possible.
My D3x was more expensive than the M9. If I had known the M9 was going to be 
released I may not have bought it.
Frank

On 11 Feb, 2010, at 16:50, David Rodgers wrote:

> Frank
> 
> Though I'd prefer to have an M9 over a D700, the D700 isn't outlandishly
> heavy. It depends some on which lenses I use. I have several lens sets I
> use. None are very exciting. I try and keep it simple. 
> 
> First, my lightweight kit consists of 45P, 28/2 and 100/2.8E Nikon MF
> lenses. I'm thinking of adding a 20/3.5 CV to this set. 
> 
> The 100/2.8 performs pretty well for its size, weight and vintage. I
> don't think Nikon made many 100mm lenses, but that focal length is in
> the custom lens FL choices in the D700 (whereas 90 isn't). It's very
> important, I've discovered, to use and set the custom lens function with
> non-chip lenses - whether Leica or Nikon. It appears to affect exposure
> and overall image quality. I don't know what processing goes on in a
> D700, but setting the focal length and max aperture seems to matter.
> I've programmed a button to make it quick and easy to change the custom
> lens function when I change lenses. 
> 
> Secondly my Leica kit made up of 28/2.8, 50/2, and 90/2.8 R lenses
> (converted to F-mount). I use 85mm for the 90 lens in the custom lens
> function. 
> 
> I normally don't carry a camera bag with either of the first two sets.
> Just camera, with extra lenses in pockets or fanny pack. 
> 
> My big outfit, which I keep in a Lowe bag, consists of (all AF)
> 17-35/2.8, 50/1.4, 60/2.8 Macro, 80-200/2.8, 300/4, 2-SB800 flashes, and
> various odds and ends. That mainly stays in the closet with tripods and
> other lighting equipment. 
> 
> I don't like to switch between MF and AF or Leica and non-Leica, simply
> because it feels different and it gets confusing to switch between them
> in the same outing. 
> 
> For whatever reason I seem to take the best photographs with the Leica
> lens set. The Leica lenses are heavy compared to the (light) Nikon set.
> The extra weight is noticeable when I'm walking long distances -- like
> playing 18 holes of golf or at events like the Tea Party thing in DC
> last September. If I'm near a vehicle most of the time, or I'm on a
> short walk, weight isn't a problem. Even on long walks I've concluded
> that it's worth the extra weight to use the Leica lenses. It's sort of
> an inner battle that plays out over and over. Weight and general ease of
> use, versus performance. FWIW, if I didn't see a difference when using
> Leica lenses, I wouldn't keep using them. But I do see a difference,
> over and over. 
> 
> Again, I'd prefer an M9, but I'm using what I have for now.
> 
> Dave R
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: lug-bounces+drodgers=casefarms.com at leica-users.org
> [mailto:lug-bounces+drodgers=casefarms.com at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
> Frank Dernie
> Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 4:28 AM
> To: Leica Users Group
> Subject: Re: [Leica] OT - New Nikon Lens
> 
> That is why I like the M9 so much. Super quality but small and light. I
> have a Nikon D3x, which is fantastic, but it and its lenses are so big
> and heavy I am reluctant to carry it far.
> The D3x with 80mm f1.4 is my most used non-Leica, nevertheless!
> Frank
> 
> 
> 
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