[LRflex] Re: The "not a REAL Leica lens" 70-210 zoom//Micro 4/3rds
- From: Steve Barbour <steve.barbour@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:11:35 -0800
On Feb 12, 2010, at 10:45 AM, Mike B. wrote:
> Eventually I want an Olympus EP-2 or one of the Lumix Micro 4/3rds cameras.
> If I buy - I will buy both the Nikon and Leica R adaptors by Novoflex - they
> will cost as much as the camera!
>
> I see on CameraQuest some cheaper import adaptors but the Novoflex versions
> look like they are stronger = I would worry about putting too much weight on
> either cameras' lens mount...
carry the lens, the camera comes along for the ride without too much stress.
Steve
>
> --- On Fri, 2/12/10, Walter Kramer <walter.kramer@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> From: Walter Kramer <walter.kramer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [LRflex] Re: The "not a REAL Leica lens" 70-210 zoom
> To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Friday, February 12, 2010, 5:57 AM
>
> Doug,
>
> Yes, my understanding is that the 80-200 is a Leica design made by
> Kyocera for Leica. The 70-210 Leica lens is a Minolta design but
> specked up and made by Minolta in Japan for Leica. Personally I get a
> lot of satisfaction and good results from using older lenses and the
> price is right. I would encourage people to explore this option now
> that one can mount legacy glass on micro four thirds cameras. I have a
> 50mm Summicron DR which I sometimes mount on my Pana G1 and the special
> character of that lens is not lost.
>
> Cheers
>
> Douglas Sharp wrote:
>> Walter,
>> And I seem to have read somewhere that the 80-200 is a Kyocera.
>>
>> I certainly agree on your last point - it's the "character" of a lens
>> that is important, not its clinical, technical perfection.
>>
>> I have a couple of "cheap & nasties" that produce a wonderful atmosphere
>> in certain shots. E.g. a Steinheil Cassarit 2.8/45 for a Braun Paxette
>> (Braun screw mount) that makes gorgeous misty pictures like an immensely
>> expensive Softar when used on bellows.
>>
>> Cheers
>> Douglas
>>
>> On 12.02.2010 11:12, Walter Kramer wrote:
>>
>>> Hate to add to confusion but I am led to conclude from online research
>>> that the Leica 70-210 f4.0 is a Minolta design specked up to Leica
>>> requirements and sold as a Leica lens.
>>>
>>> I sold one of these for the 80-200 f4.0 however my conclusion after
>>> using both is that the 70-210 is a very fine lens in it's own right and
>>> has a character different to the 80-200 especially with regard to tone
>>> and bokeh ... yet not as sharp.
>>>
>>> Sharpness and resolution aren't the be all and end all, so much so in
>>> this case that I am considering re-acquiring the 70-210 for its special
>>> qualities - never sell a Leica or Leica *simulacrum*?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
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