Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/05/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Robert My years of experience and understanding tells me that the depth of field on a 50mm f1.4 lens is the same regardless of the crop factor. Pleased you like the X series! Gerry Gerry Walden +44 (0)23 8046 3076 or +44 (0)797 287 7932 www.gwpics.com On 22 May 2013, at 03:40, Robert Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> wrote: > Interesting Jay. I tested my X-E1 with the Fuji M Adapter and the 50 > Summilux 1,4 ASPH today too. Makes for a 75mm. Here are 3 images with 100% > crops after each: > http://www.rgaphoto.com/Fuji/index.html > > Though different from an M, I found the system completely workable. I'm > looking forward to using this combination on Sunday at SF's Carnival along > with the M9+Nocti. I'll carry a 35 to switch on the M9 if needed. It will > be interesting to see how it all works. > > One thing I am unsure of, and perhaps others know the answer to, is if at > f1,4 there is greater depth of field on the Fuji's cropped sensor vs the M9 > full sensor. > > The Fuji M Adapter will only work with M mount lenses. It is quite solid > with no give or movement when an M lens is put on it. I think this is > critical. Another Bob, who is in one of the images, has an aftermarket > mount for his Nikons and there is quite a bit of "wobble". > > BTW, I bought the X-E1 from the Leica dealer who has me on his M list. His > email to me said that the one of the primary requirements for getting an M > is patience... > > Questions, comments, back and forth banter would be greatly appreciated, > Bob > > > On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 5:00 PM, Jay Burleson <leica at jayburleson.com> > wrote: > >> I was pleasantly surprised today after detailed testing of my M lenses on >> the X-E1. >> I also have a few flower shots to be posted later. >> The adapter allows you to make in-camera adjustments for distortion, >> peripheral illumination and color shading, as detailed here: >> http://www.fujifilmusa.com/**products/digital_cameras/** >> accessories/lens/mount/**fujifilm_m_mount_adapter/<http://www.fujifilmusa.com/products/digital_cameras/accessories/lens/mount/fujifilm_m_mount_adapter/> >> >> None of my current lenses (list below) show any appreciable need for >> correction in the camera. >> >> I can say, in my case, that using M lenses on the Fuji bodies is great, as >> long as your subject is not moving. >> Landscape, controlled portraiture, and zone focused street work is doable. >> Otherwise it is it difficult, mainly because with the 3x and 10x magnifier >> makes the image dance considerably whilst handholding the camera. >> I expect young and proper working eyes might be able to focus with the >> non-magnified view, but alas, those days are gone for me... >> Maybe it'll get better; a rangefinder it is not. >> It is nice to have a 135 mm equivalent reach, and the system will suffice >> for the occasional color shot that I come across. >> I do plan on adding a Fuji 23 mm (for a 35 mm angle of view) lens when it >> is released. >> >> Lenses tested: >> Elmarit-M 1:2.8/21mm ASPH. >> Summicron-M 1:2/ 35 mm ASPH. >> Elmar-M 1:2.8/ 50 mm >> APO-Summicron-M 1:2/75 mm ASPH. >> APO-Summicron-M 1:2/90 mm ASPH. >> >> -- >> Jay, >> >> Jay Burleson Gallery >> <http://jayburleson.com/leica/**gallery/index.php/<http://jayburleson.com/leica/gallery/index.php/> >>> >> "A photographer is simply someone who is >> looking for something that can't be found. >> The photograph is the record of that attempt." >> >> ______________________________**_________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See >> http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug<http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for >> more information >> > > > > -- > Bob Adler > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information