Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2019/04/09

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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Old Lens Revisited - Day Two
From: jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:08:07 -0500
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Thanks, Philippe.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 4/9/2019 11:56 PM, Philippe via LUG wrote:
> The first one is a real wow!
>
> Everything clicks, composition, colours, delicate sharpness - purr fekt by 
> my standards !
>
> Amities
>
> Philippe
>
>
>
>> Le 9 avr. 2019 ? 18:31, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> a ?crit :
>>
>> The rains moved over to Tina's area, and I was able to get outside, 
>> though it was still breezy, forcing me to shoot in the brief lulls when 
>> the branches were still.  As Ken pointed out, the lens does not produce 
>> the contrast of a modern day lens, but it has been sitting in a leather 
>> case for over 40 years, so that can be forgiven.
>>
>> First, a full frame, caught while the wind had dropped for a moment:
>>
>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190409-DSCF0901.JPG.html
>>
>> Second, a crop of Dogwood blooms with a visitor:
>>
>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190409-DSCF0890.JPG.html
>>
>> Sorry, the pretty tulips have passed their prime!
>>
>> This lens is very well made, focusing very smoothly, and is a pleasure to 
>> use.  I think I will find it quite useful.
>>
>> -- 
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>
>>
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In reply to: Message from jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols) ([Leica] IMG: Old Lens Revisited - Day Two)
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