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Sold....but now...i regretted!!!
big big regret....T.T....
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big big regret....T.T....
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Oct 21, 2013 at 07:09 AM
p.226 #3Leica R Series Lenses
Love the 35-70 look. Very smooth.
Jim
100/2.8 APO macro:
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100/2.8 APO macro:
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Oct 21, 2013 at 09:27 PM
p.226 #4Leica R Series Lenses
More from the NW Scotland.
28/2.8 v2
60/2.8
28/2.8 v2
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Oct 22, 2013 at 11:27 AM
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Jon Tainton wrote:
More from the NW Scotland.
2nd one looks like an amazing place to live!
More from the NW Scotland.
2nd one looks like an amazing place to live!
Oct 22, 2013 at 07:08 PM
p.226 #7Leica R Series Lenses
Dave, very beautiful image, process, light and color are all wonderful. where is it?
Jim, very nice Bokeh showcase.
Jack, Are those just DOF or process, but love the abstract.
A few from weekend try to catch some fall color, but a little bit late.
all 80lux (the first is WO)
Jim, very nice Bokeh showcase.
Jack, Are those just DOF or process, but love the abstract.
A few from weekend try to catch some fall color, but a little bit late.
all 80lux (the first is WO)
Oct 23, 2013 at 01:26 AM
p.226 #8Leica R Series Lenses
Hi guys,
A topic of 239 pages are not a short one. I've read and enjoyed it for the past couple of weeks. I've seen many great works and brilliant thoughts here. Thanks guys for sharing.
I have a question about body, body for R lenses.
I'm now using a 50/2 and a 21-35 is on the way (exciting). I'm planning to get a 80-200/4 and if budget allows, may be a 80/1.4 as well.
You can tell I'm setting up my lens combination to R lens only. Holpfully these lens can cover most of my need.
I shoot lots of architecture, some landscape, and lots of family portrait. I have a 3 years old. So I need to do some video recording as well.
I'm now using a panasonic GF1, yes, an old machine, and it's not full frame. focusing are always painful, especial to my always-running-baby.
I almost booked a 6D when Sony released a7. I kind of got lost. I like the image quality of 6D, but don't like it's big body, and relatively weak video function. a7/a7r seems to be pretty nice, full frame, light weight, good video function, etc. But its battery is weak, and image quality is unknown.
I guess my main needs to the body are:
1. full frame
2. easy to do manual focusing, especially to kids
3. good video function
4. lightweight if possible
Which one do you think I should consider? any other choice?
Regards.
Shu
A topic of 239 pages are not a short one. I've read and enjoyed it for the past couple of weeks. I've seen many great works and brilliant thoughts here. Thanks guys for sharing.
I have a question about body, body for R lenses.
I'm now using a 50/2 and a 21-35 is on the way (exciting). I'm planning to get a 80-200/4 and if budget allows, may be a 80/1.4 as well.
You can tell I'm setting up my lens combination to R lens only. Holpfully these lens can cover most of my need.
I shoot lots of architecture, some landscape, and lots of family portrait. I have a 3 years old. So I need to do some video recording as well.
I'm now using a panasonic GF1, yes, an old machine, and it's not full frame. focusing are always painful, especial to my always-running-baby.
I almost booked a 6D when Sony released a7. I kind of got lost. I like the image quality of 6D, but don't like it's big body, and relatively weak video function. a7/a7r seems to be pretty nice, full frame, light weight, good video function, etc. But its battery is weak, and image quality is unknown.
I guess my main needs to the body are:
1. full frame
2. easy to do manual focusing, especially to kids
3. good video function
4. lightweight if possible
Which one do you think I should consider? any other choice?
Regards.
Shu
Oct 23, 2013 at 07:09 AM
p.226 #9Leica R Series Lenses
For leica R, based on your needs, your best bet will be Sony A900, A99, and Nikon D700. A900 has one of best OVF.
Canon 5D could be best bang for bucks. Overall I feel Nikon might be best in terms of MF ability.
Wait for coming digital FM2/3 from Nikon
Check this thread.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1161774
Canon 5D could be best bang for bucks. Overall I feel Nikon might be best in terms of MF ability.
Wait for coming digital FM2/3 from Nikon
Check this thread.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1161774
Oct 23, 2013 at 09:11 AM
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p.226 #11Leica R Series Lenses
If you want video, that seems to rule out the upcoming new FM3 digital from Nikon. You didn't say what your budget it.
I've used Nikon D800e and Canon 5d3 & 6D with Leica and Zeiss MF lenses. I prefer the MF experience on Nikon. However, alt lenses are more easily adaptable on the canon with adapters. . I briefly tried out the A99 and was quite impressed with the ergonomics, build and the EVF.
There are some sample images from the a7* floating around. Given what we've seen from the sony sensors, i think its safe to assume the image quality will be excellent. I would wait for that if possible. If you can't and want one now, my recommendation is to look at the D800e and A99.
I've used Nikon D800e and Canon 5d3 & 6D with Leica and Zeiss MF lenses. I prefer the MF experience on Nikon. However, alt lenses are more easily adaptable on the canon with adapters. . I briefly tried out the A99 and was quite impressed with the ergonomics, build and the EVF.
There are some sample images from the a7* floating around. Given what we've seen from the sony sensors, i think its safe to assume the image quality will be excellent. I would wait for that if possible. If you can't and want one now, my recommendation is to look at the D800e and A99.
Oct 23, 2013 at 09:27 AM
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Shu,
For 21-35 need shaving if you planning to use FF Canon Nikon cameras. The shooting without mod. possible except WA position + 1...2mm to focal lenght as I remember.
Alex
For 21-35 need shaving if you planning to use FF Canon Nikon cameras. The shooting without mod. possible except WA position + 1...2mm to focal lenght as I remember.
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p.226 #13Leica R Series Lenses
telyt wrote:
http://wildlightphoto.com/family/kaydence/L1772268.jpg
60mm Macro-Elmarit-R on R8 with DMR
When saw this picture first time im noticed that something nicely "wrong", after that read DMR Love colors
http://wildlightphoto.com/family/kaydence/L1772268.jpg
60mm Macro-Elmarit-R on R8 with DMR
When saw this picture first time im noticed that something nicely "wrong", after that read DMR
Love colors Oct 23, 2013 at 10:06 AM
p.226 #14Leica R Series Lenses
Thank you Michael. These are images of a pottery workshop through steamy windows (the staff turned off lights ready to leave just as I took the first shot. Kinda like them both so I couldn't decide which to post) Aside from 1 degree straightening in ARC, both are as shot.
Shu, I would suggest Sony 24/36MP sensors in Nikon or Sony bodies; D600/A7 or D800(e)/A7r.
If I had to pick one, it would be Sony A7r. It has small body, great sensor/colour (apparently the same as Nokon D600/D800) and ability to adopt Leica-R (say, UWA 19, 28mm for architecture and landscape) and other great Leica-M, Contax, Zeiss, Voigtlander and Minolta lenses in various mounts.
Whichever camera you decide to get, please keep this thread on the top
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Shu, I would suggest Sony 24/36MP sensors in Nikon or Sony bodies; D600/A7 or D800(e)/A7r.
If I had to pick one, it would be Sony A7r. It has small body, great sensor/colour (apparently the same as Nokon D600/D800) and ability to adopt Leica-R (say, UWA 19, 28mm for architecture and landscape) and other great Leica-M, Contax, Zeiss, Voigtlander and Minolta lenses in various mounts.
Whichever camera you decide to get, please keep this thread on the top
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zhangyue wrote:
Dave, very beautiful image, process, light and color are all wonderful. where is it?
Jim, very nice Bokeh showcase.
Jack, Are those just DOF or process, but love the abstract.
A few from weekend try to catch some fall color, but a little bit late.
all 80lux (the first is WO)
Michael, mega-cool
Dave, very beautiful image, process, light and color are all wonderful. where is it?
Jim, very nice Bokeh showcase.
Jack, Are those just DOF or process, but love the abstract.
A few from weekend try to catch some fall color, but a little bit late.
all 80lux (the first is WO)
Michael, mega-cool
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JaKo wrote:
If I had to pick one, it would be Sony A7r
Jack, a smallest offtop special for you
http://www.dyxum.com/dforum/my-first-result-with-a7r_topic102199_page1.html
If I had to pick one, it would be Sony A7r
Jack, a smallest offtop special for you
http://www.dyxum.com/dforum/my-first-result-with-a7r_topic102199_page1.html
Oct 23, 2013 at 10:15 AM
p.226 #17Leica R Series Lenses
Worldinlens wrote:
Jack, a smallest offtop special for you
http://www.dyxum.com/dforum/my-first-result-with-a7r_topic102199_page1.html
Alex, you just made my day! Thank you.
The day A7r was announced I went to a Sony store, paid 20% deposit and ensured I was first on a list when the cameras arrive at Sony stores in last week of November. Now I can barely wait to get it.
JaKo wrote
If I had to pick one, it would be Sony A7rhttp://www.dyxum.com/dforum/my-first-result-with-a7r_topic102199_page1.html
Alex, you just made my day!
Thank you.The day A7r was announced I went to a Sony store, paid 20% deposit and ensured I was first on a list when the cameras arrive at Sony stores in last week of November. Now I can barely wait to get it.
Oct 23, 2013 at 10:23 AM
p.226 #18Leica R Series Lenses
Picture This! wrote:
If you want video, that seems to rule out the upcoming new FM3 digital from Nikon. You didn't say what your budget it.
I've used Nikon D800e and Canon 5d3 & 6D with Leica and Zeiss MF lenses. I prefer the MF experience on Nikon. However, alt lenses are more easily adaptable on the canon with adapters. . I briefly tried out the A99 and was quite impressed with the ergonomics, build and the EVF.
There are some sample images from the a7* floating around. Given what we've seen from the sony sensors, i think its safe to assume the...Show more →
Manu, I forget about Video But now rumor seems keep changing. it might have.
As for D800E, the reason I didn't recommend it is because of it is too much for manual focus to do everyday family type of shooting, especially for first time into MF thing.
For 21-35, the best bet will be A99 EVF, I feel that lens is useless for everyday handholding shooting, OVF will be dark, but i do enjoy its output by tripod and LV. It can focus down to 22mm after remove plastic tube. but with LV, you can reach 21mm as well. 80-200mm is also a poor choice due to its poor designed focus ring with very short throw. I can only focus reliably at 200mm end, 80mm at f4 is very hard to focus if not shooting short distance. My copy with Canon adaptor has focus breath. It could be adaptor is out of spec, I haven't try to Leitax it to Nikon yet.
A7r? not sure it is a heaven for R. too small. it will be a good match to 21-35 though, one of smallest WA FF zoom with less than 10 element design.
Ales, thanks for your nice comments
Douglas, wonderful portrait, color is indeed great.
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If you want video, that seems to rule out the upcoming new FM3 digital from Nikon. You didn't say what your budget it.
I've used Nikon D800e and Canon 5d3 & 6D with Leica and Zeiss MF lenses. I prefer the MF experience on Nikon. However, alt lenses are more easily adaptable on the canon with adapters. . I briefly tried out the A99 and was quite impressed with the ergonomics, build and the EVF.
There are some sample images from the a7* floating around. Given what we've seen from the sony sensors, i think its safe to assume the...Show more →
Manu, I forget about Video
But now rumor seems keep changing. it might have. As for D800E, the reason I didn't recommend it is because of it is too much for manual focus to do everyday family type of shooting, especially for first time into MF thing.
For 21-35, the best bet will be A99 EVF, I feel that lens is useless for everyday handholding shooting, OVF will be dark, but i do enjoy its output by tripod and LV. It can focus down to 22mm after remove plastic tube. but with LV, you can reach 21mm as well. 80-200mm is also a poor choice due to its poor designed focus ring with very short throw. I can only focus reliably at 200mm end, 80mm at f4 is very hard to focus if not shooting short distance. My copy with Canon adaptor has focus breath. It could be adaptor is out of spec, I haven't try to Leitax it to Nikon yet.
A7r? not sure it is a heaven for R. too small. it will be a good match to 21-35 though, one of smallest WA FF zoom with less than 10 element design.
Ales, thanks for your nice comments
Douglas, wonderful portrait, color is indeed great.
Edited on Oct 23, 2013 at 11:13 AM · View previous versions
Oct 23, 2013 at 10:33 AM
p.226 #19Leica R Series Lenses
Worldinlens wrote:
Jack, a smallest offtop special for you
http://www.dyxum.com/dforum/my-first-result-with-a7r_topic102199_page1.html
That 35 EF is sick, actually both 35 and 55 are sick. I keep count money in my wallet with new sony EF lens....and turn around try to not thinking about them
24-70 is the one very piratical. Hopefully it is as good.
JaKo wrote
If I had to pick one, it would be Sony A7rhttp://www.dyxum.com/dforum/my-first-result-with-a7r_topic102199_page1.html
That 35 EF is sick, actually both 35 and 55 are sick. I keep count money in my wallet with new sony EF lens....and turn around try to not thinking about them
24-70 is the one very piratical. Hopefully it is as good.
Oct 23, 2013 at 10:38 AM
p.226 #20Leica R Series Lenses
zhangyue wrote:
I've used Nikon D800e and Canon 5d3 & 6D with Leica and Zeiss MF lenses. I prefer the MF experience on Nikon. However, alt lenses are more easily adaptable on the canon with adapters. . I briefly tried out the A99 and was quite impressed with the ergonomics, build and the EVF.
There are some sample images from the a7* floating around. Given what we've seen from the sony sensors, i think its safe to assume the image quality will be excellent. I would wait for that if possible. If you can't and want one now, my recommendation is to look at the D800e and A99.Manu, I forget about Video But now rumor seems keep changing. it might have.
As for D800E, the reason I didn't recommend it is because of it is too much for manual focus to do everyday family type of shooting, especially for first time into MF thing.
For 21-35, the best bet will be A99 EVF, I feel that lens is useless for everyday handholding shooting, OVF will be dark, but i do enjoy its output by tripod and LV. It can focus down to 22mm after remove plastic tube. 80-200mm is also a poor choice due to its...Show more →
Michael,
I have had very good luck focusing my Leica R 80-200mm f4 Vario Elmar on my Fujifilm X-E1. I have been using the lens tripod mounted win the Novoflex rotating collar and the Novoflex adapter. I expect the same results with the A7r and I do not feel that the camera is too small for the lens.
I am posting a number of different images shot with the 80-200mm Vario Elmar with the Fujifilm X-E1 at various distances.
Rich
Picture This! wrote
If you want video, that seems to rule out the upcoming new FM3 digital from Nikon. You didn't say what your budget it.I've used Nikon D800e and Canon 5d3 & 6D with Leica and Zeiss MF lenses. I prefer the MF experience on Nikon. However, alt lenses are more easily adaptable on the canon with adapters. . I briefly tried out the A99 and was quite impressed with the ergonomics, build and the EVF.
There are some sample images from the a7* floating around. Given what we've seen from the sony sensors, i think its safe to assume the image quality will be excellent. I would wait for that if possible. If you can't and want one now, my recommendation is to look at the D800e and A99.
But now rumor seems keep changing. it might have. As for D800E, the reason I didn't recommend it is because of it is too much for manual focus to do everyday family type of shooting, especially for first time into MF thing.
For 21-35, the best bet will be A99 EVF, I feel that lens is useless for everyday handholding shooting, OVF will be dark, but i do enjoy its output by tripod and LV. It can focus down to 22mm after remove plastic tube. 80-200mm is also a poor choice due to its...Show more →
Michael,
I have had very good luck focusing my Leica R 80-200mm f4 Vario Elmar on my Fujifilm X-E1. I have been using the lens tripod mounted win the Novoflex rotating collar and the Novoflex adapter. I expect the same results with the A7r and I do not feel that the camera is too small for the lens.
I am posting a number of different images shot with the 80-200mm Vario Elmar with the Fujifilm X-E1 at various distances.
Rich
Oct 23, 2013 at 10:48 AM