Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/04/05

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Subject: [Leica] A suitcase full of Zeiss primes
From: hopsternew at gmail.com (Geoff Hopkinson)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 15:55:30 +1000
References: <85B67EE2-D52C-4AAF-96FB-D171064F8047@mac.com> <CAA43DC1-0D3B-4608-B86E-0C630E6C02A1@mac.com>

Better also to manual focus on the Nikon dSLRs in normal (still)
applications? Anyone tried on D700/D7000?

Cheers
Geoff

*Life's not black and white, except at both ends*
http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman



On 6 April 2011 09:40, Chris Williams <zoeica at mac.com> wrote:

> If anyone has ever tried video on a dSLR I highly recommend the Zeiss
> lenses. I used them while we were filming promos for out first workshop and
> then are 100 times easier to focus than any Nikon or Canon AF lens.
>
>
> Chris Williams
> www.zoeicaimages.net
> www.rebirthworkshops.com
> 504-231-6261
>
>
>
>
>
> On Apr 5, 2011, at 6:25 PM, Adam Bridge wrote:
>
>  Since filmmakers have taken to the SLR's video mode, they also have a need
>> for (gasp) prime lenses that can be focused exactly.
>>
>> Zeiss offers a suitcase filled with prime lenses ready for Canon and Nikon
>> DSLRs.
>>
>> <http://www.dpreview.com/news/1104/11040505carlzeisslensset.asp>
>>
>> Of course if you just take still photos you can still use these!
>> (amazingly enough)
>>
>> Adam Bridge
>>
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