Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/10/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'm not a happy camper. My 20-35mm, f2.8L, finally had to be scrapped. I'm waiting on word for the 24-70 replacement, though hardly any rumors floating around at the moment. I'm missing a decent wide to short tele zoom. S.d. On Oct 24, 2010, at 2:53 PM, Bob Shaw wrote: > Slobo: > > So it goes. > > As to the L glass; All In Good Time, amigo, All In Good time. > > Somehow I think I'll see a post from you that you nabbed a sweet L > lens, complete with images. > > Cheers, > > Bob > > > > Bob Shaw > rsphotoimages at comcast.net > > > On Oct 24, 2010, at 2:38 PM, Slobodan Dimitrov wrote: > >> Congrats, Bob! >> I tried using Leica glass with manual focus on DSLR. It's a waste >> of time, and time I don't have in one-time-only situations. >> If I hadn't been into Canon glass at the beginning, I would of >> opted for a Nikon. >> In that earlier time, the Canon, being plastic, was a light back-up >> for chromes, while shooting with a Rollei. >> I just cant seem to get the missus to let me spring for more L >> glass!!! >> S.d. >> >> >> On Oct 24, 2010, at 1:37 PM, Bob Shaw wrote: >> >>> I was drawn to the D700 based on multiple Leitax posts and from >>> other internet sources. >>> >>> I went to Glaser's Camera in Seattle (Leica dealer) and negotiated >>> - as in I didn't get stabbed too deeply - and traded of my entire >>> R Kit: R8, R9, 28-90 Asph, 70-180 APO, Motor Drive and Charger >>> for what I thought was going to be a D700 with two zooms of >>> similar range (if not quality). >>> >>> I ended up with a 5D Mk II, 24-105 USM, 70-200 USM MkII and a 430 >>> Mk II flash, primarily because the comparable Nikon kit was nearly >>> $900.00 more for Nikon. Because I promised myself whatever I >>> "bought" would have to be a net zero transaction. Nothing >>> personal; just business. >>> >>> Now in my opinion either camera is a major improvement just for >>> the ease of shooting. >>> >>> So, why all of a sudden this change? >>> >>> 1. After roughly 300 exposures, I see that I am now getting back >>> what I saw through the view finder, not what the CD yields after >>> scanning Leica R negs. Dynamic Range to Burn. >>> >>> 2. Almost all my shots are in focus. If they're not, it's still >>> my fault for not believing what the little red rectangles were >>> trying to tell me. >>> >>> 3. The full-frame sensor produces tons of dynamic range and very >>> rewarding enlargements. Of course, same with D700. >>> >>> 4. No more tiresome whining about poor shots to my patient, long- >>> suffering wife. >>> >>> 5. I really grew tired of waiting for an R10 to hook up with my >>> legacy Leica glass. >>> >>> 6. Oh yeah, and I'm not getting any younger (indirect quote from >>> Dr. Ted). >>> >>> So my only film camera now is the trusty Contax T2 which is in >>> rehab while I look for a replacement back door - the Kyocera >>> Ceramic film pressure plate developed a hairline crack, rendering >>> all exposures just slightly out of focus. My wife can't wait for >>> it to get well - she loves the camera and what it yields. But >>> it's a keeper. >>> >>> To be sure, the Canon(Nikon) lenses are no match for the heft, >>> haptics and results of Leica glass, but I've also been a bit >>> amazed at the results from the new 70-200, especially hand held. >>> Come to think of it, the new 24-70 makes a great "on-camera" lens >>> when I use it properly. >>> >>> This isn't about D700 vs 5D Mk II. It's about the freedom for an >>> older guy with a less steady hand and focusing eye to harvest >>> images worthy of keeping in iPhoto for later "migration" to >>> Aperture for serious fine tuning. >>> >>> This change has been so easy I almost felt guilty. But I don't. >>> >>> I'm enjoying photography again and will continue to contribute to >>> the LUG as long I can be helpful and learn from such a fine >>> collection of ladies and gentleman photographers. >>> >>> >>> Cheers, Bob in Seattle >>> >>> >>> Bob Shaw >>> rsphotoimages at comcast.net >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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