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Subject: [Leica] Leica R lenses on Canon bodies
From: wayneserrano at earthlink.net (Wayne Serrano)
Date: Sun Jan 25 20:06:47 2009

Gene,

Thanks for your comments... much appreciated.

Wayne

-----Original Message-----
>From: grduprey@mchsi.com
>Sent: Jan 25, 2009 7:34 PM
>To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org>
>Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica R lenses on Canon bodies
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>
> 
>Wayne,
>
>
>I tried a 20D with my R lenses and was not a happy camper with the 
>combination, focussing was a real pain. ?I have since purchased a DMR to go 
>with my R8 and love the combination.
>
>
>Gene -------------- Original message from Wayne Serrano 
><wayneserrano@earthlink.net>: --------------
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>> 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 
>> >Sent: Jan 25, 2009 12:27 PM
>> >To: Leica Users Group 
>> >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
>> >>
>> >>
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