[Leica] FS: All of my R gear (sadly!)

[mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)]

What about using an adaptor and putting them on a nikon like some are doing?


Mark William Rabiner



> From: "wildlightphoto at earthlink.net" <wildlightphoto at earthlink.net>
> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:31:41 -0400
> To: <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] FS: All of my R gear (sadly!)
> 
> David Freedman wrote:
> 
>>>> 
> The future R solution mentioned by
> Stefan Daniel was characterized, I believe, as being "adequate".  I
> just don't like the sound of that.
> <<<
> 
> This is a case where direct translation from German doesn't convey the full
> meaning of the word.  In German the word is much more positive than is
> generally inferred in English.
> 
> Be that as it may, I'm also disappointed with the turn of events and if a
> suitable digital body for R lenses isn't on the near horizon when it's time
> to replace the DMR, I'll be looking at other brands.  I'm not going back to
> film.
> 
> FWIW, in my experience the 180 APO David is selling is a stellar lens.
> Brilliantly sharp & no bad habits.  The two things that would improve it
> IMHO are a bit more resistance in the focussing ring and a built-in
> rotating tripod collar.
> 
> Doug Herr
> Birdman of Sacramento
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com