Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/09/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Aram, I think you are correct about the identification. Somehow, I did not find that in my searches. I like the Tak for its sharp subjects and smooth OOF areas. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Aram Langhans" <leica_r8 at hotmail.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2011 6:06 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: A Different Kind of Bee >I should have commented on the photo, too. Nice lighting and the Takumar >seems to have done a great job. Pollen is crisp and sharp and background >smooth and creamy. > > Aram > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols at lighttube.net> > Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2011 10:57 AM > To: "LUG at Leica-Users.org" <lug at leica-users.org> > Cc: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus at thomasclausen.net> > Subject: [Leica] IMG: A Different Kind of Bee > >> I went out this morning to try the 135 Takumar with a short extension >> tube (<10mm) to see how it worked for insects. It allowed me to work >> approximately 3 feet from the subject, which is fairly useful. >> >> This bee is different from the ones I usually find, with more golden >> color on the abdomen. I could not find a reference for it. >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/A+Different+Bee.jpg.html >> >> Comments and critiques welcomed. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >