Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/04/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks for showing Jim, I'm surprised by the quality and I ask me if the progress - principally in prices - has been useful for us. Enjoy your toy and show us more! Saludos desde Barcelona Luis -----Mensaje original----- De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org]En nombre de Jim Nichols Enviado el: viernes, 31 de marzo de 2006 0:39 Para: LUG@Leica-Users.org Asunto: [Leica] Test Photos with Leica IIIf RD and Jupiter 12 LUGGERS- I recently purchased a black Jupiter 12 35mm f/2.8 lens from Yuri at Fedka. I have followed Daniel Ridings' comments on his J12, and was curious to see if I would encounter any focusing problems. A kitchen counter check showed that, at 1 meter, the best focus was obtained about 1 inch in front of the distance at which focus was set by both the distance scale and the rangefinder. In actual use, I have not been able to tell a difference between focusing with the rangefinder of the IIIf and adjusting the focus for the one inch error. To try the lens in my normal environment, I made some photos at the local airport using rangefinder focus without adjustment. A sad old DC-3 served as a willing model for my efforts. While the lens is not as outstanding as modern Leica glass, it is clean, works smoothly, and should serve my needs. A couple of examples are shown below. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA http://gallery.leica-users.org/Musings/DC_3_Engine_Nacelle http://gallery.leica-users.org/Musings/Tail_of_a_DC_3 _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information