Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/08/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Don, Those are terrific images, no matter what glass you used, but the Helios is clearly a keeper, and if were still accumulating analog glass, then I'd acquire one in an instant. Well done! -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+cmbrow=wm.edu@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+cmbrow=wm.edu@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Don Dory Sent: Friday, August 27, 2004 11:16 PM To: lug@leica-users.org Subject: [Leica] Fast 85mm portraits or joy in melted backgrounds. I purchased Dante's Helios to see what the Russian glass would do as well as experiment with budget glass. At certain distances this lens has a magic all its own. All images were shot wide open while enjoying some spirited conversation over coffee at a table a little over three feet in circumference. Most images then were very near close focusing distance. This first image: http://gallery.leica-users.org/album39/boramomraw demonstrates how wonderful it is to have a fast lens. The background just melts away. The second image: http://gallery.leica-users.org/album39/coffemd shows how the lens sharpens up with just a little more distance. Third: http://gallery.leica-users.org/album39/heliosconsulate puts both points in play; pretty crisp for an old design F1.5 lens and a magic ability to make the background melt into oblivion. Many times I think that having some flawed lenses in your stable lets you create magic. The trick is to know what your tool will do in the situation you are in. Comments are plenty welcome. Don dorysrus@mindspring.com _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information