Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/08/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have thought of the adapter route - but my 100 APO becomes equiv to 160mm on the 20D! And isn't shooting stopped down difficult - esp f/8 or greater? Eric >From: Nathan Wajsman <nathan.wajsman@planet.nl> >Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >Subject: Re: [Leica] Canon digital equivalent to R7 and 100mm APO? >Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 23:15:30 +0200 > >Eric, > >The 20D is a somewhat improved version of the 10D which I bought about a >month ago (8 vs. 6 MP is the main difference). Based on my experience so >far with the Canon lenses, albeit limited, the Canon primes are very good >indeed--I have the 1.4/50mm and the 1.8/85mm and I am extremely pleased >with both. > >But the best part is that you do not have to give up your Leica R glass. In >my most recent PAW I posted some pictures taken with the 100mm Apo Macro >mounted on the 10D using Stephen Gandy's adapter. It works very well. > >Nathan > >eric korenman wrote: > >>I am thinking of going the digi route - at least for studio work. >>I have really liked my R7 60mm and 100mm APOllenses but the canon 20D is >>catching my eye. >>Anyone jumped into canon lately? >>What lenses come close to leica performace? >> >>Or is this all blasphemy? >> >>Eric >> >>_________________________________________________________________ >>On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to >>get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Leica Users Group. >>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > >-- >Nathan Wajsman >Almere, The Netherlands > >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 _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/