[Leica] IMG: Playing with New Lens

[Jim Nichols]

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