[Leica] IMG: Playing with New Lens

[leica_r8 at hotmail.com (Aram)]

Jim.  I have that lens.  It is one of two R lenses I have not converted to 
Nikon mount.  The other is the 24/2.8, because it will not clear the mirror 
on a full frame Nikon.  I should convert it to see how it works on a FF 
digital.  It was the first R lens I bought when I bought my first R body, 
the R-4.  Took great slides with it.  You have inspired me to get an adapter 
and convert it.

Aram

-----Original Message----- 
From: Jim Nichols
Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2016 11:51 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