Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/08/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Jim, Well as I believe you said last week about the lens and bugs/butterflies? The ninety would allow a bit closer image with a nice edge of sharpness? Oh Yeah and that "male portrait" looked pretty good also! :-) cheers, ted -----Original Message----- From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Jim Nichols Sent: August-27-16 11:52 AM To: LUG at Leica-Users.org; Olympus Camera Discussion Subject: [Leica] IMG: Playing with New Lens I received a 1984 Leica Elmarit-R 90mm lens yesterday, and have spent some time today getting accustomed to it. The first image explains why I am limiting my activities. My grandson removed two possible skin cancers from my scalp on Thursday. I'm not very attractive, but I was the only portrait candidate available. http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Portrait+with+Elmarit-R+90.JPG. html The second is a Silver-Sided Skipper on the Buddlei bush http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Silver+Sided+Skipper.JPG.html The third is an unidentified very small yellow and black beetle http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Yellow-Black+Beetle.JPG.html My first impression is that it is sharper than the lenses that I have been using, and the images crop nicely, an obvious advantage for photos of small insects. As for portraits, supposedly handled well by this lens, I will await a pretty subject before offering an opinion. (The f/2 version is specifically designed for portraits, but I chose the f/2.8 to keep the weight down.) Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated. -- Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus