Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/05/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Interesting Jay. I tested my X-E1 with the Fuji M Adapter and the 50 Summilux 1,4 ASPH today too. Makes for a 75mm. Here are 3 images with 100% crops after each: http://www.rgaphoto.com/Fuji/index.html Though different from an M, I found the system completely workable. I'm looking forward to using this combination on Sunday at SF's Carnival along with the M9+Nocti. I'll carry a 35 to switch on the M9 if needed. It will be interesting to see how it all works. One thing I am unsure of, and perhaps others know the answer to, is if at f1,4 there is greater depth of field on the Fuji's cropped sensor vs the M9 full sensor. The Fuji M Adapter will only work with M mount lenses. It is quite solid with no give or movement when an M lens is put on it. I think this is critical. Another Bob, who is in one of the images, has an aftermarket mount for his Nikons and there is quite a bit of "wobble". BTW, I bought the X-E1 from the Leica dealer who has me on his M list. His email to me said that the one of the primary requirements for getting an M is patience... Questions, comments, back and forth banter would be greatly appreciated, Bob On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 5:00 PM, Jay Burleson <leica at jayburleson.com> wrote: > I was pleasantly surprised today after detailed testing of my M lenses on > the X-E1. > I also have a few flower shots to be posted later. > The adapter allows you to make in-camera adjustments for distortion, > peripheral illumination and color shading, as detailed here: > http://www.fujifilmusa.com/**products/digital_cameras/** > accessories/lens/mount/**fujifilm_m_mount_adapter/<http://www.fujifilmusa.com/products/digital_cameras/accessories/lens/mount/fujifilm_m_mount_adapter/> > > None of my current lenses (list below) show any appreciable need for > correction in the camera. > > I can say, in my case, that using M lenses on the Fuji bodies is great, as > long as your subject is not moving. > Landscape, controlled portraiture, and zone focused street work is doable. > Otherwise it is it difficult, mainly because with the 3x and 10x magnifier > makes the image dance considerably whilst handholding the camera. > I expect young and proper working eyes might be able to focus with the > non-magnified view, but alas, those days are gone for me... > Maybe it'll get better; a rangefinder it is not. > It is nice to have a 135 mm equivalent reach, and the system will suffice > for the occasional color shot that I come across. > I do plan on adding a Fuji 23 mm (for a 35 mm angle of view) lens when it > is released. > > Lenses tested: > Elmarit-M 1:2.8/21mm ASPH. > Summicron-M 1:2/ 35 mm ASPH. > Elmar-M 1:2.8/ 50 mm > APO-Summicron-M 1:2/75 mm ASPH. > APO-Summicron-M 1:2/90 mm ASPH. > > -- > Jay, > > Jay Burleson Gallery > <http://jayburleson.com/leica/**gallery/index.php/<http://jayburleson.com/leica/gallery/index.php/> > > > "A photographer is simply someone who is > looking for something that can't be found. > The photograph is the record of that attempt." > > ______________________________**_________________ > Leica Users Group. > See > http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug<http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for > more information > -- Bob Adler