Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/08/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi, Nathan, I have noticed the sharpness, as well as the lack of halos, in these images. I believe that I will like it just fine. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 8/30/2016 11:11 AM, Nathan Wajsman wrote: > The last image especially really shows off the sharpness of this lens. > > Cheers, > Nathan > > Nathan Wajsman > Alicante, Spain > http://www.frozenlight.eu <http://www.frozenlight.eu/> > http:// <http://www.greatpix.eu/>www.greatpix.eu > PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws > <http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws>Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/ > <http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/> > Cycling: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator > <http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator> > YNWA > > > > > > > > > > > > > >> On 27 Aug 2016, at 20:51, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote: >> >> I received a 1984 Leica Elmarit-R 90mm lens yesterday, and have spent >> some time today getting accustomed to it. The first image explains why I >> am limiting my activities. My grandson removed two possible skin cancers >> from my scalp on Thursday. I'm not very attractive, but I was the only >> portrait candidate available. >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Portrait+with+Elmarit-R+90.JPG.html >> >> The second is a Silver-Sided Skipper on the Buddlei bush >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Silver+Sided+Skipper.JPG.html >> >> The third is an unidentified very small yellow and black beetle >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Yellow-Black+Beetle.JPG.html >> >> My first impression is that it is sharper than the lenses that I have >> been using, and the images crop nicely, an obvious advantage for photos >> of small insects. As for portraits, supposedly handled well by this >> lens, I will await a pretty subject before offering an opinion. (The f/2 >> version is specifically designed for portraits, but I chose the f/2.8 to >> keep the weight down.) >> >> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated. >> >> -- >> 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 >