Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/08/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I received a 1984 Leica Elmarit-R 90mm lens yesterday, and have spent some time today getting accustomed to it. The first image explains why I am limiting my activities. My grandson removed two possible skin cancers from my scalp on Thursday. I'm not very attractive, but I was the only portrait candidate available. http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Portrait+with+Elmarit-R+90.JPG.html The second is a Silver-Sided Skipper on the Buddlei bush http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Silver+Sided+Skipper.JPG.html The third is an unidentified very small yellow and black beetle http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Yellow-Black+Beetle.JPG.html My first impression is that it is sharper than the lenses that I have been using, and the images crop nicely, an obvious advantage for photos of small insects. As for portraits, supposedly handled well by this lens, I will await a pretty subject before offering an opinion. (The f/2 version is specifically designed for portraits, but I chose the f/2.8 to keep the weight down.) Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated. -- Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA