Leica R Series Lenses
p.241 #1Leica R Series Lenses
After a whole week of staying away from FM forum and hoping to post new shots with Sony A7R (still waiting for it!) I had to like what I have, trusty D800E. Oh well 
Weather in Vancouver cleared up a bit so here are few takes from grungy alleys of Vancouver Chinatown area. All shots with at f/2.8
Weather in Vancouver cleared up a bit so here are few takes from grungy alleys of Vancouver Chinatown area. All shots with at f/2.8
Dec 01, 2013 at 08:05 PM
p.241 #3Leica R Series Lenses
RustyBug wrote:
What digital cameras (any age/MP) have native mounts for using with R glass?DMR only then for native R glass ... otherwise digital Leica is relegated to M bodies only, adapting R glass if one so desires, correct?
Just to make it absolutely clear: the Rmount will fit on any digital body with the right adapter, not just on the M. The adapters are readily available, but a few of the lenses have parts sticking too far in. Manual focus. Also manual apertures, so the distictions "ROM" , 3cam etc. versions have no significance in a metering context.
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waterden wrote
None. Only R-mount are film SLRs -the Leica R cameras.RustyBug wrote
Quick question:What digital cameras (any age/MP) have native mounts for using with R glass?
Just to make it absolutely clear: the Rmount will fit on any digital body with the right adapter, not just on the M. The adapters are readily available, but a few of the lenses have parts sticking too far in. Manual focus. Also manual apertures, so the distictions "ROM" , 3cam etc. versions have no significance in a metering context.
p.
Dec 02, 2013 at 06:38 AM
p.241 #4Leica R Series Lenses
paulhofseth wrote:
What digital cameras (any age/MP) have native mounts for using with R glass?DMR only then for native R glass ... otherwise digital Leica is relegated to M bodies only, adapting R glass if one so desires, correct?Just to make it absolutely clear: the Rmount will fit on any digital body with the right adapter, not just on the M. The adapters are readily available, but a few of the lenses have parts sticking too far in. Manual focus. Also manual apertures, so the distictions "ROM" , 3cam etc. versions have no significance in a metering context.
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+1 @ Leica R on most anything else due to the longer registration of R mount glass.
I just was beginning to wonder about Leica sensor/algorithm ... having recently learned of their relationship to Kodak @ sensor design. Recognizing the two pieces of the puzzle glass + sensor/algorithm I was just wondering what Leica had for options on the sensor/algorithm side of the equation.
With my SLR/C getting a bit long in the tooth @ "only" 14MP, a recent appreciation for seeing some M9 vs. A7R images caught my attention regarding what I might be perceiving as a philosophical approach difference between Sony and Leica. Much of Leica is really out of my league at this juncture, but educating oneself to the options, you just never know. My appreciation for Leica from an engineering/optical design approach is starting to wax a bit since some diff's were recently noted.
I just figured it was time for a bit more education into what native Leica bodies had to offer.
RustyBug wrote
waterden wrote
None. Only R-mount are film SLRs -the Leica R cameras.RustyBug wrote
Quick question:What digital cameras (any age/MP) have native mounts for using with R glass?
p.
+1 @ Leica R on most anything else due to the longer registration of R mount glass.
I just was beginning to wonder about Leica sensor/algorithm ... having recently learned of their relationship to Kodak @ sensor design. Recognizing the two pieces of the puzzle glass + sensor/algorithm I was just wondering what Leica had for options on the sensor/algorithm side of the equation.
With my SLR/C getting a bit long in the tooth @ "only" 14MP, a recent appreciation for seeing some M9 vs. A7R images caught my attention regarding what I might be perceiving as a philosophical approach difference between Sony and Leica. Much of Leica is really out of my league at this juncture, but educating oneself to the options, you just never know. My appreciation for Leica from an engineering/optical design approach is starting to wax a bit since some diff's were recently noted.
I just figured it was time for a bit more education into what native Leica bodies had to offer.
Dec 02, 2013 at 10:44 AM
p.241 #5Leica R Series Lenses
Got to shoot most of the weekend with the Leica's, enough so, that she(my wife) finally told me to detach my camera from me, or she was going to do it for me!! OUCH!
Really, really liking the subtlety and character with which these lenses portray! I'm hooked! I swear that in PP, these lenses hold more detail, and for some reason, when I go to boost shadows, there really isn't much "boosting" taking place...as if the shadows are just, lighter, than say a Zeiss, where I would ALWAYS have to boost shadows, to pull more detail....
Gregg
35 Cron wide open
35 Cron wide open
35 Cron...yup, you guessed...wide open!
Really, really liking the subtlety and character with which these lenses portray! I'm hooked! I swear that in PP, these lenses hold more detail, and for some reason, when I go to boost shadows, there really isn't much "boosting" taking place...as if the shadows are just, lighter, than say a Zeiss, where I would ALWAYS have to boost shadows, to pull more detail....
Gregg
35 Cron wide open
35 Cron wide open
35 Cron...yup, you guessed...wide open!
Dec 03, 2013 at 01:13 AM
p.241 #6Leica R Series Lenses
more...Thanks for looking,
Gregg
f11
My favorite 35 Cron shot so far
Gregg
f11
My favorite 35 Cron shot so far
Dec 03, 2013 at 01:15 AM
p.241 #7Leica R Series Lenses
And here are a few shots of the same subject, from different perspectives, with 3 different lenses...granted the positioning did change, 'cause I would change lenses, then come back to this subject, at various times. The 90 Elmarit, agsolutely blows me AWAY...what a incredible lens!!
Thanks for looking,
Gregg
1. 35 Cron @f2.8
2. 50 Cron @f2
3. 90 Emarit @f2.8
Thanks for looking,
Gregg
1. 35 Cron @f2.8
2. 50 Cron @f2
3. 90 Emarit @f2.8
Dec 03, 2013 at 01:19 AM
p.241 #8Leica R Series Lenses
And a few with the 50 Cron to round it out!
Thanks,
Gregg
Pumpkin-Tini
Nelly, our neighbors dog
Thanks,
Gregg
Pumpkin-Tini
Nelly, our neighbors dog
Dec 03, 2013 at 01:27 AM
p.241 #9Leica R Series Lenses
Samy, Jack, Gregg, greats colors from you all guys.
Leica R 50 cron :
Leica R 50 cron :
Dec 03, 2013 at 10:39 AM
p.241 #10Leica R Series Lenses
I received my 19R f2.8 yesterday and I have to tell you guys - this lens is incredible!
I'm still waiting for my A7R, but on NEX-6, it's simply out of this world. Never seen a wide lens drawing like that,
including the Zeiss 21mm which I owned for a long time... And it's razor sharp wide open.
It's expensive, but if you find a good deal, don't hesitate.
I'm still waiting for my A7R, but on NEX-6, it's simply out of this world. Never seen a wide lens drawing like that,
including the Zeiss 21mm which I owned for a long time... And it's razor sharp wide open.
It's expensive, but if you find a good deal, don't hesitate.
Dec 03, 2013 at 10:57 AM
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p.241 #11Leica R Series Lenses
Really, really liking the 50 Cron...incredible lens! Please be patient with my exuberance!!
Gregg
Gregg
Dec 03, 2013 at 11:55 PM
p.241 #12Leica R Series Lenses
Looks like Nelly has had a blue rinse, Gregg. Touch of Topaz in the street scene, LZ? The umbrella looks a little magenta to me - bit like the old Leica M8 issue. Nice pic though.
Dec 04, 2013 at 02:44 AM
p.241 #13Leica R Series Lenses
Enjoying the exuberance Gregg! Looks like you are hooked
Philippe, great street scene yet again.
Philippe, great street scene yet again.
Dec 04, 2013 at 04:41 AM
p.241 #14Leica R Series Lenses
Thanks to Zhangyue/Michael for the heads up on the 21-35, I picked one up a few weeks ago and used it on a recent trip to Scotland, I can't disagree with any of his thoughts on the 21-35 performance and his comment on the 16-9 tests are spot on, so thank you.
21-35/3.5-4 @ Glen Shiel, Kintail
21-35/3.5-4 @ Black Cuillin, Isle of Skye
35-70/4 @ Black Cuillin, Isle of Skye
21-35/3.5-4 @ Glen Shiel, Kintail
21-35/3.5-4 @ Black Cuillin, Isle of Skye
35-70/4 @ Black Cuillin, Isle of Skye
Dec 04, 2013 at 05:28 PM
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p.241 #15Leica R Series Lenses
RustyBug wrote:
I've avoided this thread till now ... only having one Leica R lens (90/2.8 Emarit) and a beer budget, I didn't want to sample too much champagne.
Quick question:
What digital cameras (any age/MP) have native mounts for using with R glass?
Leica R8 or R9 with DMR module. U can get perfect sensor by colours (10mp and 1,37x crop)
P.S. Sorry, was answered before
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I've avoided this thread till now ... only having one Leica R lens (90/2.8 Emarit) and a beer budget, I didn't want to sample too much champagne.
Quick question:
What digital cameras (any age/MP) have native mounts for using with R glass?
Leica R8 or R9 with DMR module. U can get perfect sensor by colours (10mp and 1,37x crop)
P.S. Sorry, was answered before
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p.241 #16Leica R Series Lenses
JaKo wrote:
After a whole week of staying away from FM forum and hoping to post new shots with Sony A7R (still waiting for it!) I had to like what I have, trusty D800E. Oh well
Jack, im waiting your a7r with you)
After a whole week of staying away from FM forum and hoping to post new shots with Sony A7R (still waiting for it!) I had to like what I have, trusty D800E. Oh well
Jack, im waiting your a7r with you
)Dec 04, 2013 at 07:38 PM
p.241 #17Leica R Series Lenses
Worldinlens wrote:
Jack, im waiting your a7r with you )
Hey Alex,
Got my new toy few days ago but I only took few shots with lenses other than Leica-R. It's getting dark by the time I finish my work, but I may be able to sneak out tomorrow to take few shots.
JaKo wrote
After a whole week of staying away from FM forum and hoping to post new shots with Sony A7R (still waiting for it!) I had to like what I have, trusty D800E. Oh well)Hey Alex,
Got my new toy few days ago but I only took few shots with lenses other than Leica-R. It's getting dark by the time I finish my work, but I may be able to sneak out tomorrow to take few shots.
Dec 04, 2013 at 08:47 PM
p.241 #18Leica R Series Lenses
I am posting my first images taken with my new A7r camera and Leica R50mm Summicron and Leica R100mm Apo Macro Elmarit. These were taken this evening at Lockridge Park, Alburtis, PA just before sunset. Images processed in LR5.3RC.
Rich
Sony A7r, Leica R 50mm Summicron, f8
Sony A7r, Leica R 50mm Summicron, f4
Sony A7r, Leica R 50mm, Summicron, f2.8
Sony A7r, Leica R 100mm f2.8 Apo Macro Elmarit, f5.6
Rich
Sony A7r, Leica R 50mm Summicron, f8
Sony A7r, Leica R 50mm Summicron, f4
Sony A7r, Leica R 50mm, Summicron, f2.8
Sony A7r, Leica R 100mm f2.8 Apo Macro Elmarit, f5.6
Dec 04, 2013 at 09:42 PM
p.241 #19Leica R Series Lenses
I am posting more images taken with my new A7r camera and Leica R100mm Apo Macro Elmarit. These were taken this evening at Lockridge Park, Alburtis, PA just before sunset. Images processed in LR5.3RC.
Rich
Sony A7r, Leica R 100mm f2.8 Apo Macro Elmarit, f5.6
Sony A7r, Leica R 100mm f2.8 Apo Macro Elmarit, f8?
Sony A7r, Leica R 100mm f2.8 Apo Macro Elmarit, f8 or f11
Sony A7r, Leica R 100mm f2.8 Apo Macro Elmarit, f11
Rich
Sony A7r, Leica R 100mm f2.8 Apo Macro Elmarit, f5.6
Sony A7r, Leica R 100mm f2.8 Apo Macro Elmarit, f8?
Sony A7r, Leica R 100mm f2.8 Apo Macro Elmarit, f8 or f11
Sony A7r, Leica R 100mm f2.8 Apo Macro Elmarit, f11
Dec 04, 2013 at 09:46 PM
p.241 #20Leica R Series Lenses
And we thought the last one on ebay was expensive and had a high asking price (Buy it Now): 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leica-R-Vario-Elmarit-2-8-35-70-mm-3839195-ROM-Asph-/160975045776?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item257adc4490
Rich
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leica-R-Vario-Elmarit-2-8-35-70-mm-3839195-ROM-Asph-/160975045776?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item257adc4490
Rich
Dec 05, 2013 at 10:01 AM