Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2020/11/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]As long as I cna tell the spreadsheet where the lens/es are I am good with them being moved about THX Mark I am elected official and out aty says FB should be open to all my pix at Mark Kronquist don?t have to be a friend you will find I am a liberal but tons of images and I look forward to LUG folk input THX Frank > On Nov 25, 2020, at 10:48 PM, Frank Filippone <bmwred735i at gmail.com> > wrote: > > For those that would like to try out the 35mm F1.4 7Artisans lens, I have > Mark's demo that I have finished with. If you wish to try it out, contact > Mark and I can send it to you .... with his permission, of course. > > My test results are not yet written up, and of course, YMMV. > > If are interested in some of the most interesting and great low light > optics around, but do not wish to spend the big bucks for the Leica > optics, and can live with somewhat less performance (compared to Leica > glass) for the limited use these specialty optics are usually used for, > you really should take Mark up on his offer..... > > > Both the 7Artisans and the TTArtisan lenses are excellent bang for the > buck. > > The 50mm F1.1 7Artisans is, in my opinion, about as good as the 50mm F1.0 > Noctilux V3 ( with the built in hood). Best $350 I ever spent. > > > Mark.. tell them to make a Tri Elmar replacement...... An absolutely great > travel lens.....28/35/50 > > > Frank Filippone > BMWRed735i at gmail.com > > On 11/25/2020 8:24 PM, Mark Kronquist via LUG wrote: >> Hi, Mark in Oregon here, North American Brand Ambassador for 7A and TTA >> Lenses >> >> I have some sample lenses from media reviewers I can LOAN to LUG members >> for tests for a week or two >> >> This is entirely trust based. >> >> But LUGers are trustworthy! >> >> (With Mr Reed?s Blessing we will put together a Christmas Festivus Etc >> Special just for LUGGERS) >> >> Good, bad or indifferent, I would appreciate opinions and sample pix >> >> I have only a couple loaners in hand now and I may ask you to, when Fred >> is done, please send it to Barney for more tests rather than back to me >> >> We do have US Based Service Depot (heck they even rebuild M9 Rot >> Sensors!!!!) Pretty dang good Leica repair gurus (I love DAG ? he just >> thrid camed an lens for me and others love Sherry and others) but, if >> you need a awesome repair crew they are copied here (they are working on >> three of my FrankenLeicas now?a IIc to IIf conversion (WHY>>>How did that >> make sense in 195x? A five digit a that is a Standard Black with III >> IIIa Chrome hardware (why?) and a M2 ST) >> >> If there is a fatal flaw with a loaner lens send it there and let me know >> (Jayesunn copied here) >> >> I will share results and comments >> >> IF YOU WANT (please ask) I will forward your and their contact info to >> TTA and 7A if you do not want your cntact info shared that is fine as >> well!!! >> >> I pay insured USPS Priority Mail or international first class you pay >> return or forward (and let me know tracking/ for froward) >> >> As more samples become available I will slug the headline SAMPLES and >> just list the lenses >> >> I have several sample sets and the SN may not match the box oh well. As >> long as I can, I will include all the bits and papers >> >> For Friday outbound post I have to ship for testing and comments (take a >> week or two and really wring them out and like MG said, improve the >> breed?and Safety Fast) >> >> 7 Artisans 50mm f1.1 >> 7 Artisans 35mm f2.0 >> >> WHAT LENSES DO YOU WANT >> >> (me a FAST 90 fast 135 fast RF coupled 180 (there was an RF coupled 200 >> in LSM) , LSM versions of all, a 30 pancake and a few others but they >> have my wish list, what's yours?) >> >> Mark >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information