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Really interesting discussion.
I also think that you can have too much of a good thing.
My Sony A7r files are processed in C1 with a black point at +7 as a starting point. With other settings to balance this effect I find the files a bit closer to the S2/medium format look.

The flatness of the medium tones of the D800 was the main reason…[Read more]

I used the 30-90 extensively on our recent Monument Valley workshop, more than any other lens.

What I liked:

• Not heavy in actual use
• Great to be able to tweak composition slightly without changing lenses
• Great to be able to use in-between settings (I used 60mm quite a bit)
• Nice to keep one filter set on
• Very useful…

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Good points, Marc and Al.

It's funny that so many people ask for increased dynamic range, then complain that the files from new cameras with increased DR look “flat” or “have lost the magical look of X”. As you point out, this is just learning a new set of processing techniques.

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If we compare to ff cameras I see 3 differences…more limited high ISO of the S, slower lens (in case of the 30-90 compared to f2.8/24-70) plus the need for a slightly shorter exp time.

I use my S a lot handhold and often at f4.0 or wide open.Thats why I am still afraid that -for my purpose- I would always feel to have to carry another f…[Read more]

This is an interesting discussion, and one that may be subject to change if and when Leica moves to a higher ISO capable CMOS sensor in the S camera.

The S Vario is an enticing lens for its versatility and general usage. It would work in my lens line up because all of my S lenses (and one Hasselblad HC lens) are leaf-shutter. The Vario is not…[Read more]

Ed,
The 350 Apo from Contax is tempting. The price is a bit steep plus the age and serviceability of the AF motor is in question.

-Al

Al

Many thanks … I had started to come to the conclusion that longer glass really would need to be Hassy H or maybe Mamiya or Contax.

Thanks for the heads up

Ed

Do you guys have an accurate focus with your 24mm ?
The one I tested is back focussing.
I know that the center focus sensor is wide and covers a wide area on a wide angle lens, but even with an obvious subject (like a tree in a field) back focussing can be seen (more obvious on far subject, less present when close focussing).
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Ed,
The 350 f 4 Tele Tessar that I believe you are referring to is for the Hasselblad 200 and 2000 series focal plane cameras. It is in V mount, so a Leica S-V adapter is needed. The 350 was produced into versions, F and FE, the main difference is the FE had electronic contacts for aperture communication to the 200 series of cameras.…[Read more]

Hi Jack,
I think the point is that a fast zoom can replace a slow zoom AND primes.
A slow zoom can only be an addition to fast primes (depending when you shoot in low light as well).

I am constantly debating with myself if I shoud stay with my Leica S primes or add the zoom and reduce the number of primes.
However I often do shoot the…[Read more]

Jack MacD;5993 wrote: Marc,
Two points:
The Sony sensor is so close to the size of the S I assume they asked Leica if they would buy some. I suspect that the sensor is actually 45mm not 44. ( Worse case Leica does a 2% crop ) So then the issue is frame ratio. Leica stays 3×2 and the others closer to 4×5. The fact that the competition has gone…

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I only have the 35 & 70, plus a clutch of Hasselblad lenses. Never used the 45mm.

I have tested my two S lenses against each other and found that my 35mm has far greater resolution compared to my 70mm. Not saying this will be true for everybody. What I am saying is that the 35mm is a very fine lens indeed.

If the 45mm is as good as…[Read more]

I was reading the strobist today and saw a comment about the usefulness of three faster primes, and one slightly slower zoom:
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2013/12/without-reservation-recommended-gear.html

“If you date cameras, you most certainly marry your lenses. Buy them as if you plan to keep them for 10-20 years or more, as…[Read more]

This is pretty useful for pano work… http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/s.nl/it.A/id.8872/.f

The colors look a bit strange in that last shot because it is in profotoRGB.. it would look better on a good monitor and color space aware browser like safari.

S45mm early this morning…at f8,32sec and iso100…

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It is possible (and perhaps sensible) that Leica would consider having two versions of the S camera, one with Cmos sensor and the other with CCD on it… This could provide a better alternative to the high end FF DSLRs where people pay much of attention at higher Iso performance (Cmos), while the other (CCD) could possibly compete best with the t…[Read more]

Hi, my first post here.

As I can see there are also several camera hoppers here as well.

Same for me, sold the Vario las week, but still have the M240 with Nocti.
Until now no regret that I sold the Vario but nose I want to sell M stuff to get an second hand S2.

John

RVB;6021 wrote: A quick shot from the S45mm at f5.6… nothing to get excited about but gives some indication of the performance…

When I get a chance I'll get dome decent shots…

looks very good flare resistance. Thanks-please keep them coming.