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Subject: [Leica] The Fuji M-Adapter
From: jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)
Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 13:16:19 -0500
References: <519C0A9F.6090906@jayburleson.com> <CAAsXt4NcfW=+pM4zEpNFSxXatM6UWE8JeTc3PYrRERFD661aSQ@mail.gmail.com>

Nice images, Bob.  Thanks for the information.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Adler" <rgacpa at gmail.com>
To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 9:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] The Fuji M-Adapter


> 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,
>>
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>> >
>> "A photographer is simply someone who is
>> looking for something that can't be found.
>> The photograph is the record of that attempt."
>>
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>
>
>
> -- 
> Bob Adler
>
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