Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/07/18

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Subject: Nathan's Canon (WAS: [Leica] PAWS 27 and 28)
From: n.wajsman at chello.nl (Nathan Wajsman)
Date: Sun Jul 18 12:02:35 2004
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Hi Leo,

The 100 Apo Macro is exactly the lens that I want to use on the Canon. 
Also the 180mm Elmarit, but the macro most of all. It is my favorite 
lens in the entire Leica lineup, M or R.

Nathan

leo wesson wrote:

> Nathan,
> 
> I also thought about buying a Canon dslr for my personal use, just to 
> enable me to shoot r glass, but alas, i have no r glass!  (My fantasy r 
> lens is the 100 macro)  .Almost did though.  Turned down a really sweet 
> deal on a R9 kit with a 35 to 70, but I wasn't crazy about the lens and 
> they wouldn't split the kit.  I sure did like the body though.   Sort of 
> regret it....
> 
> Leo
> 
> 
> On Jul 18, 2004, at 11:39 AM, Nathan Wajsman wrote:
> 
>> Hi Leo,
>>
>> Since I have never used any Canon or Nikon in my life, I am agnostic 
>> as far as the religious wars between these two brands. What did clinch 
>> it for me, however, was that there is no R-to-Nikon adapter, thus 
>> precluding the use of my R lenses on the DSLR.
>>
>> Nathan
>>
>> leo wesson wrote:
>>
>>> Nathan,
>>> Don't rule out the Nikon D70.  Much better battery life, better files 
>>> (my opinion), less shutter lag .  I am used to a
>>> Canon system, but I prefer this Nikon to the Canon Digitals.  It's 
>>> got problems, auto-focus sucks (to a canon user) and all the dials 
>>> move the wrong way (to a canon user)!
>>> Not sure if there is an R to Nikon adapter...
>>> Leo
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>
>>
>> -- 
>> Nathan Wajsman
>> Almere, The Netherlands
>> Mobile: +31 6 30 868 671
>> General photography: http://www.nathanfoto.com
>> Seville photography: http://www.fotosevilla.com
>>
>>
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> 
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-- 
Nathan Wajsman
Almere, The Netherlands
Mobile: +31 6 30 868 671
General photography: http://www.nathanfoto.com
Seville photography: http://www.fotosevilla.com



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