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Subject: [Leica] IMG: An Older Leica Lens
From: jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)
Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:35:25 -0500
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Thanks, Douglas.? It is heavy, so I prefer a tripod or monopod. This 
works only if the butterflies stay in one spot for a few seconds.? Some 
do, some don't.? A Black Swallowtail was too fast for me.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 9/14/2017 3:17 PM, Douglas Barry wrote:
> I'd use that lens a bit more, Jim! I like the PL shot best.
>
> Douglas
>
> On 14/09/2017 18:53, Jim Nichols wrote:
>> Years ago, I purchased an older Leica lens from a former LUG member 
>> in Nashville.? It is a 1980 Telyt-R 250/4, a generation earlier than 
>> the APO lenses.? Tina's shots yesterday with Ted's great lens 
>> prompted me to drag out the 250 and visit the butterflies.? I mounted 
>> it on an old Star D tripod and took it out to the Buddleia bush.? 
>> Here are my favorites.
>>
>> Painted Lady:
>>
>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170914-DSCF5045.JPG.html
>>
>> Monarch:
>>
>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170914-DSCF5067.JPG.html
>>
>> View them LARGE if you like.
>>
>> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
>>
>
>
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In reply to: Message from jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols) ([Leica] IMG: An Older Leica Lens)
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