Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/08/28

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Subject: [Leica] lens test 18mm Super Elmar @ f3.8 with self portrait
From: leehermann at mac.com (Lee Hermann)
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:56:42 -0600

Hi Lug,

This morning I was testing a new lens, the 18mm Super Elmar.  The lens  
is actually on a "test drive" from Dale Photography.  The other day I  
visited the LHSA site and there at the top of the screen was an  
advertisement to "test drive" Leica lenses.  Good Ploy!!  I have  
ordered this lens.  This shot is of the new WWII veterans' memorial on  
the outskirts of Cody.  I believe that is actually Wyoming's  
memorial.  The photo was made at f 3.8.  A similar shot made at f 8  
has much greater depth of focus.  I think this a terrific lens, which  
I need to learn to use properly.  My chronic problem of sloping  
horizons really stands out.  I once had a 24mm Nikkor for my SLR, it  
did not hold a candle to the Leica lens in terms of sharpness.

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Lee/recent/20090828-L1062161.jpg.html

Lee




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