Leica R Series Lenses
p.186 #1Leica R Series Lenses
redisburning wrote:
please post more from the 60!
Im considering picking up a copy but Im less sold on its mid distance to infinity gestalt, even if macro shots with it look really good. It's been tough to find images though.
Elmarit-R 60 is one of the rare lenses having correction for macro as well as far ranges. Here's one on D800E:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/49832862@N02/8393266816/sizes/o/in/photostream/
please post more from the 60!
Im considering picking up a copy but Im less sold on its mid distance to infinity gestalt, even if macro shots with it look really good. It's been tough to find images though.
Elmarit-R 60 is one of the rare lenses having correction for macro as well as far ranges. Here's one on D800E:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/49832862@N02/8393266816/sizes/o/in/photostream/
May 17, 2013 at 11:54 AM
p.186 #3Leica R Series Lenses
redisburning -- Really! I don't use the 60/2.8 as much for macro as I do for general photography! It's great throughout its focusing range. Maybe I'm spoiled, the Nikon 60/2.8 macro, the Canon 50/2.5 Compact Macro, EF-S 60/2.8 macro and especially the 100L IS macro are all outstanding throughout their focus ranges from close-up to infinity. The Leica ranks right up there.
May 17, 2013 at 03:02 PM
p.186 #6Leica R Series Lenses
redisburning wrote:
please post more from the 60!
Im considering picking up a copy but Im less sold on its mid distance to infinity gestalt, even if macro shots with it look really good. It's been tough to find images though.
Salgado used it extensively for his Workers and Migrations photos.
please post more from the 60!
Im considering picking up a copy but Im less sold on its mid distance to infinity gestalt, even if macro shots with it look really good. It's been tough to find images though.
Salgado used it extensively for his Workers and Migrations photos.
May 17, 2013 at 04:23 PM
p.186 #7Leica R Series Lenses
Thank you Manu and carstenw!
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I always felt that a small handful of Leica-R lenses I have exhibit slight colour shift towards blue, at least comparing to Zeiss Distagons and few Nikkor AI-s I use. It’s not a complain, but rather an observation.
My recent Leica-R purchase came with Hoya Skylight 1A pink filter so I decided to give it a try. The two test images below were taken within seconds apart and all PP settings were identical. During import into ACR I had to match colour temperature to 4975 deg; shot with filter was 4950 and without was 5000.
Comparing images below on a calibrated NEC PA series monitor to captured booklets leads me to believe that Skylight 1A filter contributed to more realistic, truthful colours. I guess there was a reason after all why the original lens owner purchased that filter in the first place.
Am I going to get Skylight 1A filters for my R lenses? Unlikely. I just thought some may find the above interesting.
Shot with Skylight 1A filter:
helimat wrote: Wonderful! I love Montreal.
You should listen this one than: " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Montreal
I always felt that a small handful of Leica-R lenses I have exhibit slight colour shift towards blue, at least comparing to Zeiss Distagons and few Nikkor AI-s I use. It’s not a complain, but rather an observation.
My recent Leica-R purchase came with Hoya Skylight 1A pink filter so I decided to give it a try. The two test images below were taken within seconds apart and all PP settings were identical. During import into ACR I had to match colour temperature to 4975 deg; shot with filter was 4950 and without was 5000.
Comparing images below on a calibrated NEC PA series monitor to captured booklets leads me to believe that Skylight 1A filter contributed to more realistic, truthful colours. I guess there was a reason after all why the original lens owner purchased that filter in the first place.
Am I going to get Skylight 1A filters for my R lenses? Unlikely. I just thought some may find the above interesting.
Shot with Skylight 1A filter:
May 17, 2013 at 05:05 PM
p.186 #8Leica R Series Lenses
telyt wrote:
Salgado used it extensively for his Workers and Migrations photos.
thanks for the heads up.
prices seem... very high lol. I will see what I can do to track down a copy.
Salgado used it extensively for his Workers and Migrations photos.
thanks for the heads up.
prices seem... very high lol. I will see what I can do to track down a copy.
May 17, 2013 at 06:21 PM
p.186 #9Leica R Series Lenses
JaKo, regarding your color tests, my understanding is that there were coating changes over the years for the R80, and likely affecting the color temp. If you don't mind, what's the first 4 digits of your lens? Just wondering.
May 17, 2013 at 07:00 PM
p.186 #10Leica R Series Lenses
Thanks agent-Jon. It's very likely that coating was identical on mid-1980s lenses as some I own were from that period:
cron 35 - S/N 3385xxx - year 1985
cron 50 - S/N 3298xxx - year 1984
lux 80 - S/N 3266xxx - year 1983
cron 35 - S/N 3385xxx - year 1985
cron 50 - S/N 3298xxx - year 1984
lux 80 - S/N 3266xxx - year 1983
May 17, 2013 at 09:57 PM
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p.186 #11Leica R Series Lenses
Thanks for all the comments and like, I appreciate.
Eiffel, very nice composition.
Jako, Nice set of 80lux, I like #2 the best. and thanks for illustration about color hue. Good info.
50lux E48 (zero crop, All I hope is it won't bit my lens)
35lux R WO
(stop down meter and never LV/tripod force my habit of shooting WO most of the time, though for 3 lux I have, if photos are not sharp and interesting, it is me but not lens. )
Eiffel, very nice composition.
Jako, Nice set of 80lux, I like #2 the best. and thanks for illustration about color hue. Good info.
50lux E48 (zero crop, All I hope is it won't bit my lens)
35lux R WO
(stop down meter and never LV/tripod force my habit of shooting WO most of the time, though for 3 lux I have, if photos are not sharp and interesting, it is me but not lens. )
May 18, 2013 at 09:42 AM
p.186 #12Leica R Series Lenses
The Leica R's continue to look good! This one was taken with the VARIO-ELMAR-R 35-70 f/4 in macro mode at f/16. I really like this lens!
Dave
Dave
May 18, 2013 at 08:07 PM
p.186 #14Leica R Series Lenses
Dave, it certainly looks good. Leica has no dog
Alex, Nice rendering.
35lux R WO
Alex, Nice rendering.
35lux R WO
May 20, 2013 at 01:12 PM
p.186 #15Leica R Series Lenses
zhangyue wrote: if photos are not sharp and interesting, it is me but not lens...
Well, YOU, keep doing what you doing because it looks well, to say at least
Your subject(s), composition and subdued images (meaning in a positive way; as purpously not pushed or over cooked) perfectly lock into a very unique set of portraits that seem to be distinguishly unique to your style.
Few shots from this afternoon in Point Roberts, WA (interesting US location is you ask me)
Well, YOU, keep doing what you doing because it looks well, to say at least
Your subject(s), composition and subdued images (meaning in a positive way; as purpously not pushed or over cooked) perfectly lock into a very unique set of portraits that seem to be distinguishly unique to your style.
Few shots from this afternoon in Point Roberts, WA (interesting US location is you ask me)
May 20, 2013 at 11:43 PM
p.186 #16Leica R Series Lenses
Jack, I appreciate your comments. In above 80lux set, #1 and 2 are very nice shots, especially #2 I would do the same waiting for right timing for people went to right place. Nice job. The portrait is very nice too. How do you feel Manual focus with D800? Especially 80lux.
More 35Lux R
More 35Lux R
May 21, 2013 at 11:10 AM
p.186 #17Leica R Series Lenses
zhangyue wrote: How do you feel Manual focus with D800? Especially 80lux.
Thanks!
Actually I find it not difficult at all even considering very narrow DoF at 2-4 meters close distance.
Lux-r 80 glass is huge and when used WO on D800 with its 100% OVF coverage + bright screen + Nikon DK-17M magnifying eyepiece all together makes focussing fairly easy (and this is comparing to Nikon FE2 with K3 split screen and prior KatzEye screens on other DSLR cameras)
Thanks!
Actually I find it not difficult at all even considering very narrow DoF at 2-4 meters close distance.
Lux-r 80 glass is huge and when used WO on D800 with its 100% OVF coverage + bright screen + Nikon DK-17M magnifying eyepiece all together makes focussing fairly easy (and this is comparing to Nikon FE2 with K3 split screen and prior KatzEye screens on other DSLR cameras)
May 21, 2013 at 01:03 PM
p.186 #18Leica R Series Lenses
dbehrens wrote:
The Leica R's continue to look good! This one was taken with the VARIO-ELMAR-R 35-70 f/4 in macro mode at f/16. I really like this lens!
Dave
great shot. good use of f/16.
The Leica R's continue to look good! This one was taken with the VARIO-ELMAR-R 35-70 f/4 in macro mode at f/16. I really like this lens!
Dave
great shot. good use of f/16.
May 21, 2013 at 06:27 PM
p.186 #19Leica R Series Lenses
Jack, thanks for feedback. I have no problem with D700, just curious about D800E. Looks like it is fine.
35cron R
35cron R
May 22, 2013 at 12:36 AM
