Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/07/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi, Len, Yes, I have the 50/1.4, but, since I found it was sometimes difficult to switch it from A to M, I have dedicated it to my film SLR. The 55/1.8, which was my first Takumar lens, is also quite sharp, and seems easier to focus on the E-510. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leonard Taupier" <len-1@comcast.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 11:31 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: New Nikon D700 full frame > Hi Jim, > > You will love it. Do you still have the 50mm/1.4 as well? I have been > using my Pentax lenses on my Canon bodies from time to time. I especially > like my radioactive 50/1.4 since I gave it the UV treatment. > > Len > > > On Jul 1, 2008, at 11:54 AM, Jim Nichols wrote: > >> Len, >> >> I'm glad to hear that the 105 FL is so useful. I just ordered a chip >> for my M42/Oly 4/3 adapter so that I can use my Pentax 55/1.8 Takumar on >> the E-510, so I will have a 110mm/1.8 when that arrives. It appears to >> be useful for portraits and other closely cropped shots. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leonard Taupier" <len-1@comcast.net> >> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> >> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:44 AM >> Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: New Nikon D700 full frame >> >> >>> Funny you mention the 105mm f1.8. I just ordered one from KEH >>> yesterday. Happy to hear it works well on the D3. I also used my old >>> 105mm f2.5 on the D300 yesterday. My f8 and f11 photos look awesome. >>> >>> Len >>> >>> >>> On Jul 1, 2008, at 9:35 AM, Chris Williams wrote: >>> >>>> I have an old 105/1.8. Images never looked good on my D100,D2h,D200. >>>> Images are excellent on my D3 though. Whatever Nikon did it worked. >>>> >>>> The SB900 should be available my July 30th. Awesome looking new >>>> features. >>>> >>>> Chris >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leonard Taupier" >>>> <len-1@comcast.net> >>>> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:29 AM >>>> Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: New Nikon D700 full frame >>>> >>>> >>>>> Chris, >>>>> This is exciting. I had my dealer start a list for the D700 last >>>>> week based on the very strong rumors. I'm #1 on the list. Now I have >>>>> to wait a month for it to come in. I think a SB900 is in the future >>>>> too. >>>>> As for Nikon prime lenses, just yesterday I used my Nikkor 50mm >>>>> f1.2, 35mm f1.4 and 85mm f1.4. The photos look pro quality to me. Oh >>>>> darn. They're not auto focus. I guess that means they're not pro >>>>> quality. Sorry, Leica. You're not pro quality either. BTW I'm still >>>>> using 4 Nikkors I bought in 1977 and had Nikon upgrade to AI in >>>>> 1982. >>>>> Len >>>>> On Jul 1, 2008, at 1:27 AM, Chris Williams wrote: >>>>>> It's official now - >>>>>> >>>>>> http://www.dpreview.com/news/0807/08070103nikond700previewed.asp >>>>>> >>>>>> I do like that new SB900! >>>>>> >>>>>> Chris >>>>>> >>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "mehrdad" Subject: Re: [Leica] >>>>>> OT: New Nikon D700 full frame >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> there are also ziess lenses manual focus for nikon too. but the >>>>>>> quality of the primes need much improvements for nikon >>>>>>> when they roll out the next camera based on the sony 24 meg, the >>>>>>> playing field is level!! even pentax and sony will have a 20 meg >>>>>>> camera. then we will be back to basics and a good lens systems >>>>>>> will be >>>>>>> important again >>>>>>> meanwhile leica is stock in deciding about the upgrade of the M8 >>>>>>> (as >>>>>>> of right now it seems up in the air according to one of the >>>>>>> dealers) >>>>>>> On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 10:07 PM, Chris Williams >>>>>>> <leicachris@worldnet.att.net> wrote: >>>>>>>> Nikon rumors are new primes are coming. Let's hope it's true. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Nikon's 85/1.4 is just fine. Faster AF would help though. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> A new 50/1.2 would be nice. At least Nikon's old manual 50/1.2 >>>>>>>> can still >>>>>>>> work on a digital body though. Try that Cannot,er Canon. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Chris >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> Leica Users Group. >>>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Leica Users Group. >>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >