Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2015/04/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Steve. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 4/23/2015 5:33 PM, Steve Barbour wrote: >> On Apr 23, 2015, at 3:13 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> >> wrote: >> >> George, >> >> I realize I am going against the grain here. I am resisting the >> conventional "wisdom" that, if it is not made by Leica or Zeiss, etc, >> then it has to be junk. The same holds for earlier models. I feel a >> lens should be evaluated on what it can do for ME, not what the "experts" >> claim. >> >> This is to show, especially to me, that my lens of choice, which happens >> to be a Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50/1.4 (7-element lens) from >> around 1971, can do a reasonable job for me without having to spend a >> small fortune for the latest and greatest lens, that is admittedly >> somewhat better, but at what cost? > > totally agree, I am impressed by the photos from an impressive lens? > > I have used this lens for years and still have it, I have used it on a > Pentax Spotmatic from the sixties? > > Pentax made great lenses, no apologies needed, > > > steve > > >> Since I'm getting few comments, I suspect no one else cares. >> >> Thanks for commenting. >> >> Here is my favorite image made with this lens, several Christmases ago: >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Katie+Grace+_amp_+Kristin.jpg.html >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> >> On 4/23/2015 4:30 PM, George Lottermoser wrote: >>> On Apr 23, 2015, at 4:00 PM, Jim Nichols wrote: >>> >>>> This third image, shot from my neighbor's yard across the street, shows >>>> that things are greening up at my house, and the bushes are in real >>>> need of trimming. As a general purpose lens, this lens provides plenty >>>> of detail without enhancement. This raw image was converted with no >>>> special adjustment, and the image was resized. >>>> >>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/House.jpg.html >>>> >>>> Comments and critiques welcomed. >>> As you're presenting "lens tests" with the subject line "Lens Choices" >>> It would be a bit more interesting if you mentioned what lens we're >>> looking at a sample from. >>> >>> Not in the text and not in the EXIF - so what "Choices" are you making? >>> >>> Regards, >>> George Lottermoser >>> >>> http://www.imagist.com >>> http://www.imagist.com/blog >>> http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >