Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/07/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Len, I'm glad to hear that the 105 FL is so useful. I just ordered a chip for my M42/Oly 4/3 adapter so that I can use my Pentax 55/1.8 Takumar on the E-510, so I will have a 110mm/1.8 when that arrives. It appears to be useful for portraits and other closely cropped shots. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leonard Taupier" <len-1@comcast.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:44 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: New Nikon D700 full frame > Funny you mention the 105mm f1.8. I just ordered one from KEH yesterday. > Happy to hear it works well on the D3. I also used my old 105mm f2.5 on > the D300 yesterday. My f8 and f11 photos look awesome. > > Len > > > On Jul 1, 2008, at 9:35 AM, Chris Williams wrote: > >> I have an old 105/1.8. Images never looked good on my D100,D2h,D200. >> Images are excellent on my D3 though. Whatever Nikon did it worked. >> >> The SB900 should be available my July 30th. Awesome looking new >> features. >> >> Chris >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leonard Taupier" <len-1@comcast.net> >> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> >> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:29 AM >> Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: New Nikon D700 full frame >> >> >>> Chris, >>> This is exciting. I had my dealer start a list for the D700 last week >>> based on the very strong rumors. I'm #1 on the list. Now I have to >>> wait a month for it to come in. I think a SB900 is in the future too. >>> As for Nikon prime lenses, just yesterday I used my Nikkor 50mm f1.2, >>> 35mm f1.4 and 85mm f1.4. The photos look pro quality to me. Oh darn. >>> They're not auto focus. I guess that means they're not pro quality. >>> Sorry, Leica. You're not pro quality either. BTW I'm still using 4 >>> Nikkors I bought in 1977 and had Nikon upgrade to AI in 1982. >>> Len >>> On Jul 1, 2008, at 1:27 AM, Chris Williams wrote: >>>> It's official now - >>>> >>>> http://www.dpreview.com/news/0807/08070103nikond700previewed.asp >>>> >>>> I do like that new SB900! >>>> >>>> Chris >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "mehrdad" Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: >>>> New Nikon D700 full frame >>>> >>>> >>>>> there are also ziess lenses manual focus for nikon too. but the >>>>> quality of the primes need much improvements for nikon >>>>> when they roll out the next camera based on the sony 24 meg, the >>>>> playing field is level!! even pentax and sony will have a 20 meg >>>>> camera. then we will be back to basics and a good lens systems will >>>>> be >>>>> important again >>>>> meanwhile leica is stock in deciding about the upgrade of the M8 (as >>>>> of right now it seems up in the air according to one of the dealers) >>>>> On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 10:07 PM, Chris Williams >>>>> <leicachris@worldnet.att.net> wrote: >>>>>> Nikon rumors are new primes are coming. Let's hope it's true. >>>>>> >>>>>> Nikon's 85/1.4 is just fine. Faster AF would help though. >>>>>> >>>>>> A new 50/1.2 would be nice. At least Nikon's old manual 50/1.2 can >>>>>> still >>>>>> work on a digital body though. Try that Cannot,er Canon. >>>>>> >>>>>> Chris >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >