[LRflex] Re: New Member with Leicaflex Standard Questions?
- From: "Aram Langhans" <leica_r8@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 10:26:43 -0800
I guess I should clarify a bit. When I compare the softness of the Elmar,
the only thing I have close to that focal length to compare to is the
100/2.8 APO Macro, which of course is in a class by itself, but perhaps too
sharp for portrait work, and it is heavy. Just about anything will appear
soft compared to that lens. I have not converted the 90 Elmar to Nikon
mount yet, put perhaps I will just for comparison to see what it can do on
my D7000. I do not have a 90 summicron to compare to. And I have the first
version, which on Doug's web page is stated that the second version is
superior in terms of performance, size and weight. So, I guess if you don't
need 2.0, then look for the second version and it will satisfy all your
needs.
Aram
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From: "G" <leicamshooter@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 9:16 AM
To: <leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [LRflex] Re: New Member with Leicaflex Standard Questions?
> Yes. I was wondering about the summicron versus Elmar in a 90mm length,
> but was concern with weight. Thanks.
> Gonzalo
>
>
>
> On Feb 11, 2011, at 8:51, "Aram Langhans" <leica_r8@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Welcome and look forward to seeing some photos.
>>
>> As others have stated before on either this list or the LUG, the Flex,
>> being
>> a massive beast, while maybe not the best street shooter, can server as a
>> means of self defense in a pinch. With a sturdy strap and a healthy
>> swing
>> you can hold 2 or 3 thugs at bay. Now if you had a Rolleiflex like I do,
>> it
>> may even be able to hold off 4 or 5 thugs, but you need a sturdier strap
>> than the original Rollei one.
>>
>> As far as lenses to, I have a 35/2 and a 50/2 and both are marvelous
>> pieces
>> of glass. Those should match up with what you have for the M so I am not
>> sure if you want to duplicate or go into new territory. I have the
>> 90/2.8,
>> but wish I had the 90/2 as at times I find the 2.8 a bit limiting and
>> perhaps a bit softer than what I understand the 2 to be.
>>
>> So, again, welcome and post when you get a lens and some shots.
>> Interesting
>> to see how an experienced M street shooter views the world with a Flex in
>> hand.
>>
>> Aram
>>
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>> From: "G" <leicamshooter@xxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 7:42 AM
>> To: <leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Subject: [LRflex] Re: New Member with Leicaflex Standard Questions?
>>
>>> Thank you for the warm welcome. Look forward to participating and
>>> writing
>>> a review on the MKII as a sreetphoto camera.
>>>
>>> Regards
>>> Gonzalo
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Feb 11, 2011, at 7:12, "David Young" <dsy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>>> In a message dated 07/02/2011, G said ...
>>>>
>>>>> Hello everyone:
>>>>
>>>>> I'm a new member with a recently purchased Leicaflex standard MKII.
>>>>> I've
>>>>> been
>>>> a
>>>>> long time M shooter (M3,M2, IIIG)As a streetshooter, I''ve only ever
>>>>> used a
>>>>> 50mm and 35mm lens. Something about the Leicaflex kept tugging at me,
>>>>> especially this finder I heard so much about.
>>>>
>>>>> I still don't have a lens for my camera but am hunting one down on the
>>>> popular
>>>>> auction site. Can't say enough about how impressed I am by the
>>>>> camera...
>>>>> I
>>>> walk
>>>>> around the house winding and shooting. Heavy beast however, without a
>>>>> lens!
>>>>
>>>>> How many of you use the standard for street photography? What's your
>>>> experience
>>>>> with it versus an M camera with a 35 or 50mm lens. Part of my reason
>>>>> for
>>>>> trying out the Leicaflex is that as a glasses wearer, I have a hard
>>>>> time
>>>>> with
>>>>> framelines on my M's.
>>>>
>>>>> If I should invest in a full black paint enamel paint job/CLA, can
>>>>> Sherry or
>>>>> Don address any issues I may have in future with the meter, mirror,
>>>>> prism,
>>>> etc?
>>>>
>>>>> Thank you,
>>>>> Gonzalo
>>>>
>>>> Good Morning, Gonzalo!
>>>>
>>>> Sorry, that I can't tell you anything about your 'flex, with regards to
>>>> street shooting... for that's a for of photography I've never done.
>>>>
>>>> The 'flex is, however, a sturday beast, with an absolutely brilliant
>>>> finder.
>>>>
>>>> I still miss my SL.
>>>>
>>>> What I wanted to say, was welcome to the Zoo! You'll find us a
>>>> congenial
>>>> group, with a lot of expertise to share, should you want it.
>>>>
>>>> Glad to have you aboard!
>>>>
>>>> David (the zookeeper).
>>>>
>>>> --
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>>>> Logan Lake, CANADA
>>>>
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