[Leica] IMG: Playing with New Lens

[Jim Nichols]

Thanks, Ric.  I finally ID'd the small insect as a Pennsylvania 
Leatherwing, or Soldier Beetle.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 8/28/2016 6:43 AM, RicCarter wrote:
> a well utilized gem
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> ric
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>> On Aug 27, 2016, at 2:51 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote:
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>> 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.
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>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Portrait+with+Elmarit-R+90.JPG.html
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>> The second is a Silver-Sided Skipper on the Buddlei bush
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>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Silver+Sided+Skipper.JPG.html
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>> The third is an unidentified very small yellow and black beetle
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>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Yellow-Black+Beetle.JPG.html
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>> 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.)
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>> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
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>> -- 
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
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