Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/01/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]But the reality is that the .58 is a body for wide angle lenses. I would argue that anything over a normal lens on an M is a compromise anyway - well, perhaps not a 90 on a .85 with a magnifier - but to put a 90 on a .58 body makes very little sense. IMHO... B. D. - ----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Ernest Nitka Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 9:57 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] O.58x observations and questions Chris - not to split hairs but I would think not being able to focus accurately at f/2 on the .58 IS a problem - Yes I realize that you normally have it on the M3 but for anyone contemplating the .58 it would seem unwise for the 90 AA. Put another way what is the purpose of having the 90/2 if only the 90/2.8 or 90/4 will accurately focus. I realize that you probably acquired the .58 AFTER already having the 90/2 but for someone who is just getting into M's they should think seriously about their choice of a 90 based on what you''ve told us. ernie At 10:02 PM 1/26/03 -0600, you wrote: >I have no problem using a 90mm Summicron on my .58 M6. Wide open is not >accurate for focusing, but stopping down works just fine. > >I admit my 90 is normally on my M3. > >Chris >New Orleans > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "John Collier" Subject: [Leica] O.58x observations and questions > > > > I like my 0.58 TTL, the 35 mm framelines have lots of space around > > them so it is easy to fiddle with the composition. It's when I mount > > a longer lens that I start to have problems. Occasionally I want to > > use the 90AA or the Noctilux on it and I find fine focusing very > > difficult if not impossible. So I sat down with my 0.58 and 0.72 > > TTLs and closely compared the finders. > > > > - the 0.58x finder's superimposed image is not as clear as the one > > in the 0.72x finder. It is has less contrast and it is slightly > > fuzzy. > > > > - the 0.58x finder's superimposed image moves a great deal as you > > move your eye around in the eyepiece. > > > > These two things mean that you just cannot use a Noctilux or 90 with > > my 0.58x. It is strange as focusing the 35 is absolutely no problem. > > It must be that my brain realizes that the focusing is not as > > critical and relaxes. I have no problems focusing either the > > Noctilux or 90AA wide open and close with my 0.72 camera. > > > >-- >To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html