Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/07/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> -- >> Nathan Wajsman >> Almere, The Netherlands >> Mobile: +31 6 30 868 671 >> General photography: http://www.nathanfoto.com >> Seville photography: http://www.fotosevilla.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- Nathan Wajsman Almere, The Netherlands Mobile: +31 6 30 868 671 General photography: http://www.nathanfoto.com Seville photography: http://www.fotosevilla.com