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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Old Lens Revisited - Day Two
From: jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:03:57 -0500
References: <66e02560-370b-2ae4-8da8-f4f53963672d@lighttube.net> <CAH1UNJ1vaHRkdMeu3GTKiMkodc1PZfirKQknqofCSHZBarYJ6A@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks, Jayanand.? I think I can put it to work for me.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 4/9/2019 9:24 PM, Jayanand Govindaraj via LUG wrote:
> Looks terrific!
> Cheers
> Jayanand
>
> On Tue, Apr 9, 2019 at 10:01 PM Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> 
> wrote:
>
>> The rains moved over to Tina's area, and I was able to get outside,
>> though it was still breezy, forcing me to shoot in the brief lulls when
>> the branches were still.  As Ken pointed out, the lens does not produce
>> the contrast of a modern day lens, but it has been sitting in a leather
>> case for over 40 years, so that can be forgiven.
>>
>> First, a full frame, caught while the wind had dropped for a moment:
>>
>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190409-DSCF0901.JPG.html
>>
>> Second, a crop of Dogwood blooms with a visitor:
>>
>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190409-DSCF0890.JPG.html
>>
>> Sorry, the pretty tulips have passed their prime!
>>
>> This lens is very well made, focusing very smoothly, and is a pleasure
>> to use.  I think I will find it quite useful.
>>
>> --
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>
>>
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