Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/08/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]A 2.8/160mm Apo Macro is no bad thing! As for shooting at f8: I have so far only used it at wider apertures, up to 5.6, and then focusing has not been a problem. At f8 or smaller it may be a problem, but then again, if you shoot a lot at f8/f11, then you might as well get the Canon macro. Nathan eric korenman wrote: > 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/ > > _______________________________________________ > 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