[Leica] IMG: A Different Way to Use Leica-R Lenses

[datamaster at northcoastphotos.com (Gary Todoroff)]

Jim - check out my web log showing some prime lenses on the E-330. 
The little Konica Hexanon 40mm is not quite a "normal" lens, but sure 
would make a compact 80mm equivalent  on your E-510.
http://northcoastphotos.com/Lympa_2007_09_29.htm

Gary Todoroff

At 08:48 PM 1/27/2009, you wrote:
>I enjoy the convenience of digital cameras, but lugging a DSLR with 
>a zoom lens is not my idea of a day out taking photos.  In searching 
>for a prime lens to place on my Oly E-510, I wanted something near 
>normal FL and also capable of producing good images. I also wanted 
>something that would not blow my personal budget.  In looking at 
>Leica-R lenses, I preferred a Wetzlar lens.  This led me to rule out 
>the Elmarit-R 24 and settle on the Elmarit-R 28/2.8.
>
> >From less than 24 hours with this combination, I will offer these 
> >comments:
>
>Pros: Good balance when being carried on a neck strap. Very good 
>images. Focuses down to 12 inches.
>
>Cons: All-manual lens operation.  Less than ideal focusing through 
>the finder.  Better, but awkward, focusing using Live View.