Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/05/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Lluis. That is a common misconception about the 4/3 format. Yes, the crop factor is 2, so the angle of view through the 250 + 2X is equivalent to that of a 1000mm lens on full frame. However, the magnification is set by the glass; it is the same as a 500mm lens on full frame. All in all, it works out pretty well for me. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lluis Ripoll" <lluisripollquerol at gmail.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 5:07 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Grosbeaks > Wow Jim! > > A 250mm + a 2X on a E-510.... I think this would be equivalent to a > 700/800 mm telephoto! > > Great shots! > > cheers > Lluis > > > El 30/04/2013, a las 20:55, Jim Nichols escribi?: > >> This time of year, we see migrating Rose Breasted Grosbeaks at our >> feeders. The males are more nervous and hard to photograph. The females >> are fearless. >> >> Grosbeak male: >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Grosbeak+Male.jpg.html >> >> Grosbeak female: >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Grosbeak+Female.jpg.html >> >> E-510 with Leica Telyt-R 250/4, 2X >> >> Comments and critiques welcomed. >> >> 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 > >