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Whoa, Alex, that is flare! Strange circle.
special R-flare )))
Whoa, Alex, that is flare! Strange circle.
special R-flare )))
Jul 30, 2012 at 07:33 AM
p.104 #3Leica R Series Lenses
Anyone using R series lenses on a NEX7? If so, how do these generally handle? any recommendations on R lenses that work well with the NEX?
Jul 30, 2012 at 07:56 AM
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rioni wrote:
Anyone using R series lenses on a NEX7? If so, how do these generally handle? any recommendations on R lenses that work well with the NEX?
only the 350/4.8 and it handles pretty much the way you'd expect a 2kg lens to handle. leica R lenses have awesome handling in general due to their great build and using them on the NEX-7 won't change that. they are all pretty much on the larger heavier side for they're focal length and aperture though.
Anyone using R series lenses on a NEX7? If so, how do these generally handle? any recommendations on R lenses that work well with the NEX?
only the 350/4.8 and it handles pretty much the way you'd expect a 2kg lens to handle. leica R lenses have awesome handling in general due to their great build and using them on the NEX-7 won't change that. they are all pretty much on the larger heavier side for they're focal length and aperture though.
Jul 30, 2012 at 10:05 AM
p.104 #5Leica R Series Lenses
carstenw wrote:
What lens are you interested in?
any really just to try, its just i don't see any in my usual suspect areas: craigslist, pawn, or local camera stores. very odd methinks.
What lens are you interested in?
any really just to try, its just i don't see any in my usual suspect areas: craigslist, pawn, or local camera stores. very odd methinks.
Jul 30, 2012 at 12:15 PM
p.104 #6Leica R Series Lenses
Not all of them are equally good though, so trying one wouldn't give you an idea of how another might be. The latest model 50 Summicron (with the built-in hood) is always nice, and not too expensive, but the prices are creeping up all the time.
Jul 30, 2012 at 12:18 PM
p.104 #7Leica R Series Lenses
carstenw wrote:
Not all of them are equally good though, so trying one wouldn't give you an idea of how another might be. The latest model 50 Summicron (with the built-in hood) is always nice, and not too expensive, but the prices are creeping up all the time.
I mean I've been on FM alt board long enough to know a good idea of what would be fun..28/2v2,50/2,90/2 etc. but surprisingly nothing ever shows up. the camera store has both new in box cron ROM 35/50 but won't budge on original price at all so thats that.
Not all of them are equally good though, so trying one wouldn't give you an idea of how another might be. The latest model 50 Summicron (with the built-in hood) is always nice, and not too expensive, but the prices are creeping up all the time.
I mean I've been on FM alt board long enough to know a good idea of what would be fun..28/2v2,50/2,90/2 etc. but surprisingly nothing ever shows up. the camera store has both new in box cron ROM 35/50 but won't budge on original price at all so thats that.
Jul 30, 2012 at 12:22 PM
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crazeazn wrote:
I mean I've been on FM alt board long enough to know a good idea of what would be fun..28/2v2,50/2,90/2 etc. but surprisingly nothing ever shows up. the camera store has both new in box cron ROM 35/50 but won't budge on original price at all so thats that.
Yes, the R35/2 E55 and R50/2 E55 the best choice to start. I have some of this on sale, but the condition not NEW, and even nearly "as new"
carstenw wrote
Not all of them are equally good though, so trying one wouldn't give you an idea of how another might be. The latest model 50 Summicron (with the built-in hood) is always nice, and not too expensive, but the prices are creeping up all the time.Yes, the R35/2 E55 and R50/2 E55 the best choice to start. I have some of this on sale, but the condition not NEW, and even nearly "as new"
Jul 30, 2012 at 02:37 PM
p.104 #9Leica R Series Lenses
Lots of good R lenses on eBay.
I bought the 60/2.8 macro there ($500), which lead me to a 28/2.8 version 1 with hood ($350) (which I sold, but kind of wish I hadn't, warts and all).
Next on eBay I bought the 28-70/3.5-4.5 second version ($600), which is awesome, once I ground the rear flare shield to clear the Canon FF bodies.
Next on eBay, is a pristine 135/2.8 for $300, followed by an excellent 100/4 macro (non-bellows type) for $285.
So far, the 60 macro is still my favorite, but all have special character and imaging.
What are you waiting for? The lens will be shipped to your house or business.
I bought the 60/2.8 macro there ($500), which lead me to a 28/2.8 version 1 with hood ($350) (which I sold, but kind of wish I hadn't, warts and all).
Next on eBay I bought the 28-70/3.5-4.5 second version ($600), which is awesome, once I ground the rear flare shield to clear the Canon FF bodies.
Next on eBay, is a pristine 135/2.8 for $300, followed by an excellent 100/4 macro (non-bellows type) for $285.
So far, the 60 macro is still my favorite, but all have special character and imaging.
What are you waiting for? The lens will be shipped to your house or business.
Jul 30, 2012 at 10:23 PM
p.104 #10Leica R Series Lenses
rioni wrote:
Anyone using R series lenses on a NEX7? If so, how do these generally handle? any recommendations on R lenses that work well with the NEX?
I use the 24/2.8 and the 100 Mac on it frequently, and the 35-70/4 with some regularity. Handholding the 100 is much easier on the a900, but the other two are fairly light and feel very comfortable on the 7. But I've also hung it off the back of the 280/2.8 and extenders, which looked goofy, but it was on a tripod so functionally it was great. And being able to put as many megapixels on an effective 840mm as the a900 puts on 560mm? Pretty cool.
Anyone using R series lenses on a NEX7? If so, how do these generally handle? any recommendations on R lenses that work well with the NEX?
I use the 24/2.8 and the 100 Mac on it frequently, and the 35-70/4 with some regularity. Handholding the 100 is much easier on the a900, but the other two are fairly light and feel very comfortable on the 7. But I've also hung it off the back of the 280/2.8 and extenders, which looked goofy, but it was on a tripod so functionally it was great. And being able to put as many megapixels on an effective 840mm as the a900 puts on 560mm? Pretty cool.
Jul 31, 2012 at 12:25 AM
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p.104 #11Leica R Series Lenses
A few from the 100 APO.
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Serpentine by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
Launch by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
Discs by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
Hiding in plain sight by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
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Serpentine by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
Launch by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
Discs by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
Hiding in plain sight by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
Jul 31, 2012 at 05:57 AM
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Leica R 80 at 1.4
Sorry to lower the standards of this thread by posting a non-Leica image, , but here's the same basic shot with a Mamiya 80/1.9 with quite a bit of tilt.
By the way, these are not 'food' pics and the focus is on the china rather than the food.
Sorry to lower the standards of this thread by posting a non-Leica image,
, but here's the same basic shot with a Mamiya 80/1.9 with quite a bit of tilt.By the way, these are not 'food' pics and the focus is on the china rather than the food.
Aug 02, 2012 at 06:40 AM
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Leica R 80 at 1.4
Amazing.... Watercolor-bokeh..
Leica R 80 at 1.4
Amazing.... Watercolor-bokeh..
Aug 02, 2012 at 01:24 PM
p.104 #15Leica R Series Lenses
the colour looks much richer in the leica image.
Aug 02, 2012 at 02:16 PM
p.104 #16Leica R Series Lenses
I'm considering both a R and M 50 Cron for my NEX7. Are there any differences in IQ between the 50 R and a v3 M cron? hard to find comparisons between the two.
Aug 02, 2012 at 02:35 PM
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mirkoc wrote:
So which one do you prefer John?
The R 80, hands down, although these two images don't properly compare the two lenses I prefer the R's bokeh. The R is slightly less sharp wide open (albeit at F1.4 instead of 1.9) but has much less CA.
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Amazing.... Watercolor-bokeh..
Yes, works well.
JimUe wrote:
the colour looks much richer in the leica image.
That may be so based on the two image that are posted but they have had different treatment during shooting and RAW conversion so it would be unfair to compare them for their colour.
JJ
So which one do you prefer John?
The R 80, hands down, although these two images don't properly compare the two lenses I prefer the R's bokeh. The R is slightly less sharp wide open (albeit at F1.4 instead of 1.9) but has much less CA.
Worldinlens wrote:
JohnJ wrote
Leica R 80 at 1.4 Yes, works well.
JimUe wrote:
the colour looks much richer in the leica image.
That may be so based on the two image that are posted but they have had different treatment during shooting and RAW conversion so it would be unfair to compare them for their colour.
JJ
Aug 02, 2012 at 04:59 PM
p.104 #18Leica R Series Lenses
rioni wrote:
I'm considering both a R and M 50 Cron for my NEX7. Are there any differences in IQ between the 50 R and a v3 M cron? hard to find comparisons between the two.
the optical designs are nearly identical, but the R version is slightly different to allow for the slr mirror box. this extra design requirement results in slightly poorer performance by the R version compared to the m version (it's barely noticeable in the mtfs if i recall correctly). the m version is way smaller for mounting on the NEX too.
I'm considering both a R and M 50 Cron for my NEX7. Are there any differences in IQ between the 50 R and a v3 M cron? hard to find comparisons between the two.
the optical designs are nearly identical, but the R version is slightly different to allow for the slr mirror box. this extra design requirement results in slightly poorer performance by the R version compared to the m version (it's barely noticeable in the mtfs if i recall correctly). the m version is way smaller for mounting on the NEX too.
Aug 02, 2012 at 05:46 PM
p.104 #19Leica R Series Lenses
sebboh wrote:
the optical designs are nearly identical, but the R version is slightly different to allow for the slr mirror box. this extra design requirement results in slightly poorer performance by the R version compared to the m version (it's barely noticeable in the mtfs if i recall correctly). the m version is way smaller for mounting on the NEX too.
The biggest differences I noticed between a 1970 M and a 1979 R were that the M had stronger contrast at all apertures, slightly more structured bokeh, longer MFD, and wasn't prone to the foreground OOF red/background OOF green fringing issue. But that experience comes from shooting with them both on the NEX-5. They were both long gone before the 7 arrived.
rioni wrote
I'm considering both a R and M 50 Cron for my NEX7. Are there any differences in IQ between the 50 R and a v3 M cron? hard to find comparisons between the two.The biggest differences I noticed between a 1970 M and a 1979 R were that the M had stronger contrast at all apertures, slightly more structured bokeh, longer MFD, and wasn't prone to the foreground OOF red/background OOF green fringing issue. But that experience comes from shooting with them both on the NEX-5. They were both long gone before the 7 arrived.
Aug 02, 2012 at 07:12 PM
p.104 #20Leica R Series Lenses
The best part of Leica M lenses is the inherently shorter flange focal distance. Image quality deteriorates while the flange focal distance increases. M lenses + mirrorless FF camera would be the best combination.
Aug 03, 2012 at 09:30 PM