Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/09/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have nearly given up using MF lenses on the D700 - the 4/3 Lumix L1 did a better job at that with its tiny tunnel VF ... Once you've accepted the idea that AF might also work then your success rate improves no end. The next step is to learn how to instantly adjust the focus point on the fly, then it all works like a charm. About the 18-35, I have one, the IF AF 3.5-4.5 version - it's light, fairly small for a WA zoom and is pretty sharp in some respect - I must admit it's NOT Leica though, nor Olympus for that matter, but bought for a reasonable price mine really fits my bill Just one shot for you to see its flaws http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oslo+2013/2013-OSLO-Boats+and+Ships-3782.jpg.html Best Philippe Le 17 sept. 13 ? 19:19, Frank Filippone a ?crit : > I appreciate your comments. I also have accepted the idea that IF I > switch to a Nikon DSLR, that switch must include the acceptance of > AF. I can use my MF lenses but I will not consider them mainline > lenses for travel. I do mostly landscape/travel shots. I have the > need for lightness of kit weight. So a WA zoom is what I have > selected. In this case a 18-35 lens. I have purchased a reasonably > cheap one from Ebay and will do some testing of IQ compared to my > Leica gear. If the IQ is lacking, the whole idea goes out the window. > The test will use the M9 as the camera with adapter for the Nikon > lenses. Same sensor means the variable in IQ will be the lens > > I am pretty certain the D800e body will outperform the M9. But the > optics are the variable. Test them and I will know which is > acceptable. > > Again thank you for your comments > Frank Filippone > > On Sep 6, 2013, at 9:52 AM, Aram Langhans <leica_r8 at hotmail.com> > wrote: > >> My father-in-law had the D300 and I had a D7000 and they both were >> difficult to focus manually for my 62 (at the time) year old eyes. >> The D7000 was better. I now have a D600 and it is a bit easier, >> but still difficult. And the indicators are not much help, as >> there is quite a range when they are lit telling me it is in >> focus. But when I look at the images, the focus plane may be in >> front or in back or right on. Depends on chance, I think. I find >> myself focusing wide open and then stopping down to compensate for >> the miss in focus, but that doesn't work for shallow DOF shots that >> I often try to do. The only really solid way to focus at full >> aperture is with live view, but that is not great for action or >> moving subjects. I use an eyepiece magnifier and that helps a >> bit. I am slowly seeing the writing on the wall and shifting to >> auto focus lenses with deep regret at not using my Leica R glass as >> much. Macro is still fine since I can take all the time I need to >> focus us > ing live view. It has been a slow regression over the last few > years. The pits getting old eyes. I pulled out my R8 the other day > to finish a roll of film and found I could focus just fine with it. > Too bad they don't make a good viewfinder for a DSLR, at least in > ones I have looked at. Have not looked at a D3 or D4. Maybe they > are much better at manual focus. But too heavy for me. >> >> Aram >> >> -----Original Message----- From: Kayai >> Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 9:41 AM >> To: Leica-Users-Group >> Subject: [Leica] OT. Nikon screen brightness and contrast >> >> I borrowed my son's D 200 body to see just how easy it was to focus >> a MF lens. Without using the in focus indicators, it was pretty >> difficult. Brightness was not too bad but contrast was miserably low >> . My D1x was both brighter and more contrasty. The D200 would not >> work for me. >> >> I am wondering if someone who has had a D200 and D300s and maybe a >> D3 or D4 could comment on relative focus ease. Keep in mind that I >> own predominantly MF lenses. >> >> TIA >> Frank Filippone >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eye. Antoine de Saint Exup?ry in Le Petit Prince. NO ARCHIVE