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Subject: Re: [Leica] Tina - please discuss Leica R lenses on Canon digi body
From: Roy Zartarian <rzartarian@snet.net>
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2003 23:47:12 -0400

Unlike Tina, I have occasionally experienced some difficulty in 
focusing the 10D with a Leica lens.  Maybe it's just my old tired eyes. 
  Unfortunately, an individual can't tell if the combination will work 
simply by handling one in a showroom.

As for modes, I'll use either the aperture preferred or manual.  There 
are a few others built into the body, but then one must read the manual 
to figure out how they work.  As for lenses, I've used the 28PC, 35/2, 
50/2, 60, 100/2.8, 80-200/4 and 280/2.8 with extenders.  I'm especially 
pleased with the results from the 80-200.  The major problem I've 
encountered is not being able to go wide enough.  Due to the 1.6x 
magnification factor from the size of the sensor, the 28 becomes about 
a 46mm. So a Canon 16-35 will no doubt eventually join the household.

So far I've used only the on board flash, usually for fill.  However, I 
am awaiting the appropriate adapter for my Metz 40 MZ2.


Some samples  from the 10D/Leica glass combo are at:

http://www.royzart.com/pecow06.html
http://www.royzart.com/pecow08.html
http://www.royzart.com/mealmoths.html

Roy

On Monday, August 18, 2003, at 08:51  PM, Tina Manley wrote:

> At 06:36 AM 1/3/1970 +1000, you wrote:
>> Hi Tina.
>>
>> My scan of the last week's digests shows that this question is 
>> legitimate  ;-)  (and not yet covered in detail??).  I'm particularly 
>> interested in hearing more of your experience using Leica R lenses on 
>> Canon digi bodies.  Perhaps others are too.  Along the lines of what 
>> works and what doesn't.  So, are you able to talk about operating 
>> modes, focus indication, TTL flash, preferred adapters, and other 
>> things you think worth knowing?
>>
>> Thanks, Rick Dykstra, Australia.
>
> Rick -
>
> The R lenses that I am using on the Canon 10D are the 60 Macro, 100 
> Macro, 85/1.4, the 400 and the 500.  Of course, the autofocus doesn't 
> work, but I've had no problem at all focusing through the viewfinder.  
> I'm usually using the aperture or shutter speed priority, depending on 
> what I'm shooting.  It's really easy to adjust.  The only adapter I 
> know about is the Novoflex.  I have two of them.  They are a  little 
> difficult to get on and off so I prefer to put them on the two lenses 
> that I think I'll be using and just leave them there.  As far as flash 
> goes, that's one of the great things about digital!  I'm using a 
> couple of the Metz flashes.  I'd have to go downstairs to find out the 
> models, but it's not really important.  With digital, you take flash 
> shot and look at it.  If it's not right, you adjust something and take 
> it over!  It's not like flash photography is decisive moment or 
> anything.  I love being able to see the results and adjust.
>
> I'm sure the same thing is true with using the R lenses.  If I 
> couldn't look at the results immediately and adjust, I'd never try to 
> use manual focus lenses on a camera designed for automatic focus.  But 
> they work great!  I love the results I get with the R lenses on the 
> 10D.  One of these days I'll get around to posting some, but I just 
> finished one big project and am headed for another one.  I have no 
> regrets about getting the 10D and using the R lenses on it.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Tina
>
>
> Tina Manley, ASMP
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