[LRflex] Re: R System lens on the new M (typ 240)
- From: Steve Barbour <steve.barbour@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2013 07:17:49 -0700
On Jun 8, 2013, at 2:51 AM, George A. Furst <gfurst01568@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Dear R lens users,
>
> I do not understand the issue with the automatic diaphram. In the first place
> I seldom have the lens fully open. The reason is that the EVF is brilliant
> even in low light. Also the ISO performance of the new M is outstanding even
> at high ISO levels meaning that you can have relatively high shutter speeds
> even in low light to stop the action. As far as using the camera for action
> photos, I have found it to work very well but yes you must anticipate the
> action as there is a slight lag time when using the EVF but less than I
> expected. Also the shutter noise is very low, much quieter than the SLRs. I
> would challenge you doubters to go to a Leica dealer and try the camera with
> your great R glass. My favorite for night time action is the Summilux 80mm as
> I stated before but even the Summicron 50 1st generation is a surprise with
> its creamy smooth rendition. Here in Korea it is one of the favorite lens for
> my fellow Leica Club members www.leicaclub.net. The other lens that they like
> is the 2nd generation 19mm lens but I do not own that lens so I have no
> personal experience with it. I tend to use the M lens for the wide angle
> picts and the R glass for Macro and tele. I have been especially enjoying
> using my Apo-Tely R 3.4/180 and the Apo-R 2.8/280 for night photography. It
> certainly is a handful but the pictures are really superb when one braces the
> lens on a bean bag. To tell you the truth I never thought of using the camera
> for " for slow, methodical photography, such as landscapes". This camera has
> opened a whole new world for using those superb R lens`and for me, at least,
> it is not that world!. ,
>
> The LUG site has a section where it highlites the use of R lens on the new M.
> Also there are many photos on the following facebook site. This is where I
> post my pictures as it automatically resizes the photos for posting so file
> size is no issue. the site is Leica M Type 240 User Group (Leica M10).
please send us the url
> Realize that most of the photos are with M lens but there are many with R
> glass also including mine.
>
> Sincerly George in Korea
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Young <dsy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: leicareflex <leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sat, Jun 8, 2013 3:49 am
> Subject: [LRflex] Re: R System les on the new M (typ 240)
>
> Hi George!
>
>
> I have no argument with the fact that the M (t240) takes superb photos with R
> glass... Sod did my Canon and Olympus bodies. But none of them offer an
> automatic diaphragm... which for me, is essential.
>
> It strikes me that the M(T240) + finder + R->M adapter will work rather well,
> for slow, methodical photography, such as landscapes. But, I fail to see how
> it would work well in fast acting situations. For me, the lack of
> auto-diaphragm is a deal breaker - especially considering the cost, compared
> to
> other options that also do not offer auto-diaphragm.
>
> Just my 2 cents worth.
>
> David.
>
>
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