[LRflex] Re: Lens and Focusing Advice Sought
- From: rsphoto's email <rsphotoimages@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:45:01 -0700
Sorry, Miha.
I'm recalling the Carl Zeiss Foundation of Japan, (formerly a Kyoto
Ceramics holding) who produced some very respectable Contax-named
bodies and Zeiss brand lenses using Schott Crystal Billets and Zeiss'
latest lens making technology brought over from Germany.
How time changes things.
I really like my R8 and 9 and my R lenses (28-90 and 70-180), but I
still miss my stolen Contax RX and RTS II bodies and especially the
100 f2, 50 f1.4 and the 21 f2.8.
Shot from the same tripod mount, you'd have to really study Leica vs
Contax prints to tell the difference.
Regardless of its corporate provenance, I strongly endorse the 80-200.
Bob
On Apr 18, 2009, at 1:20 PM, Miha Golobic wrote:
Bob wrote:
It is a Zeiss design and remarkable for its price point.
It is not. It is an original Leica design. It is however made by
Kyocera Japan.
Best,
Miha
2009/4/18 rsphoto's email <rsphotoimages@xxxxxxxxxxx>
I second David on the 80-200.
It is a Zeiss design and remarkable for its price point.
I agree that the 70-180 is heavy etc. and gawdawful expensive and
stunningly sharp; I own and use one.
But I strongly concur on the 80-200 plus the prices are now reasonable
for a nice used lens. And because of its form factor and lower
weight, you'll be more likely to use it.
Let us all know what you decided!
Bob
On Apr 18, 2009, at 12:50 PM, Miha Golobic wrote:
Leica SLR pros
I'm not :-)
For my next R-lens, I prefer to buy two Leica-r zoom Varios, but
they're soooo costly (two masterpieces defined by E. Puts: Vario-
Elmarit-R ASPH 2.8/35-70mm and Vario-Apo-Emarit-R 2.8/70-180mm).
...and heavy! I would never travel with them. A lighter but HQ
alternative would be the 4/35-70 (or 2.8-4,5/28-90) and the 4/80-200.
But for now, what's the next most logical lens? A 1.4/80mm or a 2/90mm?
I have a 2/90 (non asph) and would never part with it. 80 gets sharper
at middle apertures. Another great lens is macro 2.8/100.
I wear tri-focal glasses: close in reading, more distant computer
screen focus, & long distance focus. What part of my glasses should I
use to focus both my R8 and the Hassi?
The ground glass on your leica is about 1m (virtually) away from your
eyes.
Please see this page for examples: http://www.overgaard.dk/leica_index2.html
(click on the lens)
Best of luck!
Miha
2009/4/18 David Young <dsy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Kevin asked:
Need some advice on two issues: (1) I recently purchased a late
model R8 and a SUMMICRON 35/2 (1983) from separate sellers on eBay.
First roll of film is simply gorgeous and even my cynical wife
admitted this used equip. shoots better than our Leica Digilux 2,
although I wouldn't say it's necessarily better. For my next R-
lens, I prefer to buy two Leica-r zoom Varios, but they're soooo
costly (two masterpieces defined by E. Puts: Vario-Elmarit-R ASPH
2.8/35-70mm and Vario-Apo-Emarit-R 2.8/70-180mm).
Good Morning, Kevin!
I cannot comment on the 35~70mm zooms (though I used to own the
Minolta-made f3.5 version, which was quite good). However, many find
the 70-180/f2.8 Apo Vario to be very large and unwieldy, not to
mention both stunningly sharp and even more stunningly expensive.
For this lens, there is an alternative... the 80~200/4 Vario-Elmar.
It is available, used - with ROM, at some very reasonable prices,
relatively lightweight for travel, and very, very good. I suggest you
go to my personal website, www.main.furnfeather.net, click on the
"Published Articles" link (on the left) and then download & read both
"Central American Birding" and "Hunting Small Game ... with a zoom
lens". (I've carted mine all over SE Asia, North America and Europe,
with great success.
You'll love the R8. (I miss mine.)
These two lens would take care of all my needs, and I prefer to get
the ROM versions so I'm better poised for an R10. But for now,
what's the next most logical lens? A 1.4/80mm or a 2/90mm?
AS for these two... I've owned only the 90/2 Summicron (non-Apo) and
loved it. The 80 is bigger, heavier & more expensive, but if you have
a "need for speed"....
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David Young
Logan Lake, BC
Wildlife Photos: www.furnfeather.net
Personal Website: www.main.furnfeather.net
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