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Stephan, I really like the look of these images too. Care to share your secret sauce and tell us how you arrived at these colors and contrast?

Sorry to hear this. I hope Leica can sort out these issues because I really like the idea of adapting lenses on the S system. But for €1729,- I would expect an adapter to work flawlessly.

After 3 weeks I'm still waiting for a replacement, mine was DOA.

I use mine with several Contax 645 items.
The fit from Adapter to Leica S2 is perfect, as with Leica S lenses – no issues.

The fit to Contax 645 lenses and extension tubes is very tight.
My 13mm extension tube will lock after some use of the adapter tightly into place.
My 80/2 Planar will not lock when normally attached.
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nice images thanks for sharing

Speaking of patience as a photographic tool, along with LR,

When I had finished posting the above photos, I returned to the scene and the clouds had realigned. A cloud acting as a diffuser on the foreground would smooth out the left and right set of trees using nature. So I retook the shot, this time with the foreground in the shade, which to…[Read more]

Indeed, most of the time it's given as a distance from the front element but for the 70 it's different. I did not yet tri it for the S but did for the M, and it worked. I think performing addition tests is only useful, it t all, if there objects very near to the camera. In fact, i did many handheld landscape panos.

Jack, of these your first one appeals to me the most. Graceful lines, attractive composition and color.

You are all correct, but the photographer still has to transfer the number onto the slide.
The numbers on the slide do not necessarily match with bayonet distances. So to be totally sure of your accuracy, the checking procedure is worth doing. Here is another different…[Read more]

Iceman is correct. For example the Leica Data Sheet for the Vario-Elmar S 30-90mm gives the position of the entrance pupil (from apex of 1st lens element) for two zoom positions as WA: 72.8 mm / Tele: 65.9 mm. If the way this is quoted is similar to that of the M series lenses then the entrance pupil is measured back from the apex of the front…[Read more]

Thanks, but isn't it measured from the first lens surface in light direction? At least that's what they say for the M Lenses …

http://us.leica-camera.com/photography/m_system/lenses/5917.html

Actually, i think it's much easier. What one calls the nodal point is in fact the entry pupil. If you go on the leica wedsite you find for each S lens a data sheet which contains information on where the entry pupil is. For example, fo the 70 mm, it is at 26.7 cm from the bajonet.

melantye;4742 wrote: I also find this sometimes. In addition the self timer setting resets to single shot mode so easily that makes me mad whenever I'm using it…

Your right it does this too,another issue I have is that there is no option to keep the mirror up between shots,the S/S2 is a great camera but I would like to see Leica resolve…[Read more]

RVB;4731 wrote: Maybe I am mistaken but when I set the auto power down on the S it works great but every time I turn the camera off this resets to default which means the battery quickly drains to empty..

Leica need to add the option of making auto power off a default preference,it is ridculous to have to keep replacing the battery.

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I really like that last shot Jack. To my eye B&W is the way to go here. Great subject matter and one that I've often thought of shooting. There's a criss cross of overpasses near David F's store in Hollywood…close to the Ft. Lauderdale Airport. I actually pulled over on the shoulder once to shoot it but didn't have the right lens. Looking…[Read more]

Now that I have a 24mm, I went back to this location and shot again.

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stephan;4734 wrote: I think the HC100 is a great addition (and you get automaticall “CS” with it) to the S-Lenses, and as the sensor of the S is a bit smaller you get the best out of the lens.

HC 100/2.2 and S 180 with Elpro

Sorry for the strong postprocessing but I don't like to show my work without it (looks so unfinished)

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I think the HC100 is a great addition (and you get automaticall “CS” with it) to the S-Lenses, and as the sensor of the S is a bit smaller you get the best out of the lens.

HC 100/2.2 and S 180 with Elpro

Sorry for the strong postprocessing but I don't like to show my work without it (looks so unfinished)

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stephan;4730 wrote: I fully agree with you, the fact that Leica ommited to use a focus-limiter makes the 120 almost unusable for fashion and portrait (for me). Btw I wait for a “real” portrait lens like a Summicron 100 or so 🙂

This said, the 180 is much better for portrait, you get a faster AF, but due to the longer range you need a bit…

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Lovely portrait with great catchlights in the eyes,I have this lens on order,what is the AF speed like?I have the S120 but it hunts a little too much for fast portrait work…(pity Leica didn't add a focus limiter to it)

I fully agree with you, the fact that Leica ommited to use a focus-limiter makes the 120 almost unusable for fashion and…[Read more]

stephan;4722 wrote: I love to do portraits with the 180 and the Elpro, even if I think it's not that easy to use

Lovely portrait with great catchlights in the eyes,I have this lens on order,what is the AF speed like?I have the S120 but it hunts a little too much for fast portrait work…(pity Leica didn't add a focus limiter to it)

Rob