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Subject: [Leica] Who needs an M8 when you have Neopan?
From: nathan at nathanfoto.com (Nathan Wajsman)
Date: Sat Sep 16 00:56:24 2006
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Nice pictures, nice model and cute doggie, Richard.

As for the lens, it is difficult to make judgements based on JPGs viewed 
on a laptop. I am sure it is quite decent as you say, but I personally 
prefer modern glass.

Cheers,
Nathan

Richard wrote:
> Last time I posted pictures from a 70+ years lens (Summar), people 
> thought the contrast is a bit low. Well, I think this 50+ Nikkor 
> 50/1.4SC fares better in that aspect. I shot a whole roll with most of 
> the shots @1.4, and even after 50 years, it's quite decent. 
> Ergonomically speaking, it sucks, as the focus is a bit stiff on my 
> and there are gunky thing on the front ring (I also found that you can 
> unscrew the front lens assembly out, neat - I think). I suppose it may 
> need a CLA.
>
> Enjoy?
> http://www.dragonsgate.net/pub/richard/PICS/091406/
>
> So what do you think about the bokeh or the glow :-)?
>
> // richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, 
> please use richard at imagecraft.com)
>
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