Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've recently purchased a long-coveted 100mm f2 Canon lens in Leica thread mount. I needed both speed and just a bit more reach than a 90mm Summicron and the Canon seemed like the solution. After shooting my first roll (on a M6 classic w. adapter), I discovered that about half of the pictures were out of focus. Afterwards, I tried comparing the indicated distance of the focus scale on the 100mm f2 with other lenses of similar focal length and all focus scales seem to be more or less agreeing with each other, so I don't think that there is a defect in the lens. The shots that did come out indicate that this is a great lens for portraiture, with faces clearly standing out against the background. But my technique with the M6 (.72) seems to need work. Does anyone have suggestions or tips to accurate focssing in relatively low light levels when working with very limited depth of field -- other than getting a M3 or M6 w. .85 viewfinder? I'm now kicking myself for selling my M3..... And, has anyone else had experience with the Canon 100mm f2 for rangefinder? Comments? Mark - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Mark Langer Email address: mlanger@ccs.carleton.ca - ----------------------------------------------------------------------