Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/11/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 11/27/06 8:25 PM, "Leonard Taupier" <len-1@comcast.net> typed: > Mark, > > The 65 is a cool lens, hard to find in good shape cheap, and pretty > expensive otherwise. KEH wants around $700. I got lucky and found one > in pretty good shape for a lot less. I was shooting it as a normal > lens focused between 10 feet to infinity (you need the universal > focusing mount to go directly to the Viso). What came out looks nice > and sharp. I don't like the bokeh though, when I shot close up around > 3 feet wide open. I normally use it for macro or on a bellows but > decided to try it just walking around. It is kinda 19th centuryist > but fun as well. I'm having fun and enjoy the challenges. > > Len > > wonder what the Bokeh will be like with my 100mm Schneider Componon-S!? A bit presumptuous but I'm amused by its pretensions! Or my effervescent Beseler 75mm Apochromatic Rodagon-D? Just as long as I'm careful to keep it in the 1:3 reduction to 3:1 magnification range. Or how that translates to digital. How? Or I end up with the Bokeh of aged hickory nuts. Very crunchy. Even with skim milk. Mark Rabiner New York, NY 40?47'59.79"N 73?57'32.37"W http://rabinergroup.com/