Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/04/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Vince, I had and loved a Nikkor 105/2.5 back in the day when I used an FA. But I already have a 90 Tele-Elmarit 2.8 and I wanted something with a little more 'reach'. I hadn't thought of the Minolta, but I figured for $49 I couldn't go wrong. Jim On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 9:42 AM, Vince Passaro <passaro.vince at gmail.com> wrote: > Also -- one more thought -- if you have a Nikon adapter already, the lens > to > look for, and little more expensive, is the Nikkor 105/2.5. ?I tested it > the > other day on my G1 against the Elmarit 90 and the Elmar-C 90 (braced > against > windowsill, at every aperture, uniform everything else) and the 105/2.5 > notably outperformed the other two, especially wide open, but also at every > other stop down to f/16. It's an amazing lens. > > VP > > On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 10:37 AM, Vince Passaro <passaro.vince at > gmail.com>wrote: > >> Jim >> >> The 200 f/4 is an astounding lens. >> The imbalance of heavy large lens to small tlight camera will be an >> interesting problem in the handling but i'msure you'll figure it out. >> >> If you are still looking for a great small easy to handle 135 and are >> willing to get another adapter, get the Minolta MD adapter and the Minolta >> MD 135/3.5. ?The Minolta 135's are justly famous but the larger 2.8's >> don't >> fit your bill. The MD 135/3.5 is really small (49mm thread and perhaps >> three >> inches long) and very very good. Available for peanuts. >> >> Vince >> >> >> On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 12:39 AM, James Laird <digiratidoc at >> gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> Sonny, >>> Thanks for the sound advice. I found a Nikon 200 f4 on KEH they rated >>> EX for $49.00! It's the non-AI version but who cares...I'm gonna use >>> it on my GH1. I already have a Nikon to micro 3/4 adapter to use with >>> my 55mm Micro-Nikkor. Should be fun trying out this puppy. I've heard >>> it's a great lens. >>> >>> Jim >>> >>> On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 7:54 PM, Sonny Carter <sonc.hegr at gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> > Jim, I'd look in my kit and find something suitable and buy an adapter >>> for >>> > it. >>> > >>> > The Micro 4/3 stuff is pretty versatile. ?I've enjoyed using my Leica >>> > R, >>> C >>> > mount, ?as well as some Pentax K mount glass with adapters. >>> > >>> > >>> > Regards, >>> > >>> > Sonny >>> > http://www.sonc.com >>> > http://sonc.stumbleupon.com/ >>> > Natchitoches, Louisiana >>> > >>> > USA >>> > >>> > _______________________________________________ >>> > 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 >