Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/05/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Marc, It has been highly recommended by several on this list. In the twenty-four hours that I have had it, it has not disappointed me. Take a look at the flower pic that I posted today for an example of what impresses me. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marc Dufour" <foto at marcdufour.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 11:52 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: My Summicron-R 50 Arrived > Jim, this lens is the most perfect I used with my R 6.2. > I still miss it, more than the Summilux 50. > Marc > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols at lighttube.net> > To: "LUG at Leica-Users.org" <lug at leica-users.org> > Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 1:31 AM > Subject: [Leica] IMG: My Summicron-R 50 Arrived > > >> My KEH BGN Leitz Canada Summicron-R 50/2.0 from 1978 arrived today. A few >> exterior rubs, etc, but the glass looks great and everything functions as >> it should. I shot some flowers, etc, but was curious about the ability >> to grab details with this lens. >> >>>From the ground in my back yard, I photographed the top of the power pole >>>at the back corner of my lot, where the branch circuit fuse is located. >>>This fuse trips when suicidal squirrels or dead tree branches attack the >>>neighborhood electrical feed. >> >> I was impressed by the detail in this image, as well as some others I >> made. Looks like a keeper! Now all I need to find are an E55 UV filter >> and a front cap that will fit over the built-in hood. >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Neighborhood+Fuse.tif.html >> >> Comments and critiques welcomed. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > >