Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/09/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Douglas.? It is heavy, so I prefer a tripod or monopod. This works only if the butterflies stay in one spot for a few seconds.? Some do, some don't.? A Black Swallowtail was too fast for me. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 9/14/2017 3:17 PM, Douglas Barry wrote: > I'd use that lens a bit more, Jim! I like the PL shot best. > > Douglas > > On 14/09/2017 18:53, Jim Nichols wrote: >> Years ago, I purchased an older Leica lens from a former LUG member >> in Nashville.? It is a 1980 Telyt-R 250/4, a generation earlier than >> the APO lenses.? Tina's shots yesterday with Ted's great lens >> prompted me to drag out the 250 and visit the butterflies.? I mounted >> it on an old Star D tripod and took it out to the Buddleia bush.? >> Here are my favorites. >> >> Painted Lady: >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170914-DSCF5045.JPG.html >> >> Monarch: >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170914-DSCF5067.JPG.html >> >> View them LARGE if you like. >> >> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated. >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >