Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/01/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]All, I should have added that I am looking at full frame on the digital body. I realize the DMR is no longer in production but an R9/DMR combo is another consideratoin. I was just thinking that a Canon full frame with R glass may be an option. Thanks, -----Original Message----- >From: George Lottermoser <imagist3@mac.com> >Sent: Jan 25, 2009 12:27 PM >To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica R lenses on Canon bodies > >I've used R lenses on 10D, 20D and 5D. >(currently only own the 5D) > >Negative Issues: >Hard to focus on stock screens. >Stop down metering and shooting >No auto aperture > >Positive issues: >5D = full traditional 35mm sensor > >Since acquiring the DMR and >I find it much more pleasant to use >Canon lenses on the Canon 5D Body >with full functioning auto potential >and >The R lenses on the R8/DMR >which ends up the kit of choice for 95% of my DSLR photography > >Regards, >George Lottermoser >george@imagist.com >http://www.imagist.com >http://www.imagist.com/blog >http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist >Picture A Week - www.imagist.com/paw_07 > > > > >On Jan 25, 2009, at 2:06 PM, Wayne Serrano wrote: > >> Luggers, >> >> I wanted to ask those of you who are using your Leica lenses on >> Canon bodies about your experiences and recommendations. I am >> wanting to use Leica R lenses (28mm current, 60mm current, 90 older >> f2.0, 100 APO & 180 Apo) on Canon digital bodies, I am undecided on >> which body at this point. I've read bits here and there but wanted >> to asked Lug members who have gone this route to hear about the >> issues or problems that have been encountered. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Wayne >> _____________ >> Wayne Serrano >> wayne@wayneserrano.com >> http://www.wayneserrano.com >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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