Leica R Series Lenses
p.55 #1Leica R Series Lenses
thrice wrote:
Thank you for drawing my attention to the obvious.
However, the "matching bayonet hood" is available in two hoods flavors. Separate hood (12059) and integrated hood.
For your information, there are some late serial numbers of version 1 with an integrated hood which look like a version 2 but are not the same optical build.
The matter is not straightforward and thus my question as to what is the lens serial number to determine in case it is a version 1 or version 2.
As the OP is mentioning some distortion, the assumption is that he has a version 1 as version 2 does not have such optical distortion
So which one is it?
Almass wrote
Which Leica R 28/2.8 are you referring to?Gunzorro wrote
I received my Leica R 28/2.8 yesterday. The lens is beautifully made and the finish is top notch, with very few marks. It has the matching bayonet hood that is in like-new shape as well.Thank you for drawing my attention to the obvious.
However, the "matching bayonet hood" is available in two hoods flavors. Separate hood (12059) and integrated hood.
For your information, there are some late serial numbers of version 1 with an integrated hood which look like a version 2 but are not the same optical build.
The matter is not straightforward and thus my question as to what is the lens serial number to determine in case it is a version 1 or version 2.
As the OP is mentioning some distortion, the assumption is that he has a version 1 as version 2 does not have such optical distortion
So which one is it?
Sep 10, 2011 at 05:39 AM
p.55 #2Leica R Series Lenses
Almass, the integrated hood is not a bayonet hood. Jim has version I.
Sep 10, 2011 at 08:57 AM
p.55 #3Leica R Series Lenses
Yes, of course, Thrice and yourself are right. It is a Bayonet hood and therefore a version 1.
Note to self: Don't post after heavy lunches.
Note to self: Don't post after heavy lunches.
Sep 10, 2011 at 09:10 AM
p.55 #4Leica R Series Lenses
Ha-ha! 
Well, the prize goes to Thrice and Carsten! Yes, it is the version 1 with the bayonet lugs (mine came with the hood in mint condition).
I'm debating keeping it or selling it. The color is gorgeous, and the curvature makes it an interesting selective focus optic. But if one is looking for standard flat field of focus, this isn't the lens for traditional landscape.
Well, the prize goes to Thrice and Carsten! Yes, it is the version 1 with the bayonet lugs (mine came with the hood in mint condition). I'm debating keeping it or selling it. The color is gorgeous, and the curvature makes it an interesting selective focus optic. But if one is looking for standard flat field of focus, this isn't the lens for traditional landscape.
Sep 10, 2011 at 11:32 AM
p.55 #5Leica R Series Lenses
Yeah, I thought you have version 1 as you mentioned the distortion and then I forgot about it 
It would be better to replace it with the version 2 which is an excellent lens without the optic distortion but with a much higher cost.
It would be better to replace it with the version 2 which is an excellent lens without the optic distortion but with a much higher cost.
Sep 10, 2011 at 11:44 AM
p.55 #8Leica R Series Lenses
sebboh wrote:
and a relatively new shot:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/6078629930_0980f090bb_o.jpg
That is gorgeous, sebboh.
and a relatively new shot:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/6078629930_0980f090bb_o.jpg
That is gorgeous, sebboh.
Sep 10, 2011 at 02:09 PM
p.55 #9Leica R Series Lenses
freaklikeme wrote:
I like that a lot, jph1. Nicely framed.
+1
freaklikeme wrote:
That is gorgeous, sebboh.
thanks, wish there had been some way for me to clean the window i took the shot out of. a fair bit of contrast was lost.
I like that a lot, jph1. Nicely framed.
+1
freaklikeme wrote:
sebboh wrote
and a relatively new shot:That is gorgeous, sebboh.
thanks, wish there had been some way for me to clean the window i took the shot out of. a fair bit of contrast was lost.
Sep 10, 2011 at 02:24 PM
p.55 #10Leica R Series Lenses
sebboh wrote:
and a relatively new shot:
That is gorgeous, sebboh.
thanks, wish there had been some way for me to clean the window i took the shot out of. a fair bit of contrast was lost.
Well, I don't know if you cleaned it up at all in post, but to me the tone and colors are perfect. Stronger contrast around the trees might've been nice, but I only noticed the fourth time or so I looked.
and a relatively new shot:
That is gorgeous, sebboh.
thanks, wish there had been some way for me to clean the window i took the shot out of. a fair bit of contrast was lost.
Well, I don't know if you cleaned it up at all in post, but to me the tone and colors are perfect. Stronger contrast around the trees might've been nice, but I only noticed the fourth time or so I looked.
Sep 11, 2011 at 12:40 AM
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p.55 #11Leica R Series Lenses
I feel like I have something to include here finally
Leica Macro-R 60mm f2.8 on my NEX-5N
Leica Macro-R 60mm f2.8 on my NEX-5N
Sep 16, 2011 at 08:38 PM
p.55 #12Leica R Series Lenses
I like this R50mm very much. Just for sharing.
Sep 17, 2011 at 09:12 AM
p.55 #13Leica R Series Lenses
snowboarder -- Love those shots!
nixland -- Great color -- more please!
dondon -- Nice close-up details and color.
nixland -- Great color -- more please!
dondon -- Nice close-up details and color.
Sep 17, 2011 at 09:26 AM
p.55 #14Leica R Series Lenses
Thanks Gunzorro. 2 more!
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Sep 17, 2011 at 10:01 PM
p.55 #15Leica R Series Lenses
OK guys, I really, really like my Leica R 60mm f2.8 Macro.
I guess it's as close to the "Zeiss look" as possible to me.
I'm not a huge Leica rendering fan and this lens seems to be different.
Can you recommend another R lens with the same kind of rendering?
I've seen some really great stuff taken with 50mm f2, but I've also
seen some stuff looking exactly like I don't want it to look.
35mm f2 maybe? What do you think?
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I guess it's as close to the "Zeiss look" as possible to me.
I'm not a huge Leica rendering fan and this lens seems to be different.
Can you recommend another R lens with the same kind of rendering?
I've seen some really great stuff taken with 50mm f2, but I've also
seen some stuff looking exactly like I don't want it to look.
35mm f2 maybe? What do you think?
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Sep 17, 2011 at 10:02 PM
p.55 #16Leica R Series Lenses
Great shots! snowboarder.
Have you compared the Contax 60mm SP or MP with R60?
Have you compared the Contax 60mm SP or MP with R60?
Sep 17, 2011 at 10:14 PM
p.55 #17Leica R Series Lenses
dondon7171 wrote:
Great shots! snowboarder.
Have you compared the Contax 60mm SP or MP with R60?
I have never tried Contax 60mm f2.8 macro.
I own Zeiss 100MP f2 and I have tried Zeiss 50 f2 Macro.
Leica R60 is less "aggressive", but contrasty and powerful enough.
Do you think Contax 60 Macro is different enough than those 3?
Great shots! snowboarder.
Have you compared the Contax 60mm SP or MP with R60?
I have never tried Contax 60mm f2.8 macro.
I own Zeiss 100MP f2 and I have tried Zeiss 50 f2 Macro.
Leica R60 is less "aggressive", but contrasty and powerful enough.
Do you think Contax 60 Macro is different enough than those 3?
Sep 17, 2011 at 10:22 PM
p.55 #18Leica R Series Lenses
I have never tried Contax 60mm f2.8 macro.
I own Zeiss 100MP f2 and I have tried Zeiss 50 f2 Macro.
Leica R60 is less "aggressive", but contrasty and powerful enough.
Do you think Contax 60 Macro is different enough than those 3?
I haven't tried Contax 60mm Macro, or Zeiss 50 & 100 MP.
Just want to know your opinion about these lenses.
I think Contax & Zeiss Macro lenses are quite similar, it depends on what kind of rendering style you like.
Thanks!
Edited on Sep 17, 2011 at 11:34 PM · View previous versions
I own Zeiss 100MP f2 and I have tried Zeiss 50 f2 Macro.
Leica R60 is less "aggressive", but contrasty and powerful enough.
Do you think Contax 60 Macro is different enough than those 3?
I haven't tried Contax 60mm Macro, or Zeiss 50 & 100 MP.
Just want to know your opinion about these lenses.
I think Contax & Zeiss Macro lenses are quite similar, it depends on what kind of rendering style you like.
Thanks!
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Sep 17, 2011 at 11:07 PM
p.55 #19Leica R Series Lenses
snowboarder wrote:
I've seen some really great stuff taken with 50mm f2, but I've also
seen some stuff looking exactly like I don't want it to look.
35mm f2 maybe? What do you think?
Yes, I like the R 50mm f2 v1 more than R35mm f2 v1. Here is some examples of R35.
I've seen some really great stuff taken with 50mm f2, but I've also
seen some stuff looking exactly like I don't want it to look.
35mm f2 maybe? What do you think?
Yes, I like the R 50mm f2 v1 more than R35mm f2 v1. Here is some examples of R35.
Sep 17, 2011 at 11:25 PM
