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Correction …

I tried the HTS with 100/2.2 again and this time it didn't AF, so it is not a feature to count on.

However, it did provide focus confirmation this time, but again I don't think it is a reliable feature unless the light is bright enough or the movement on the HTS not too severe.

Guess I'll have to get a split…[Read more]

There seems to be a growing interest in a fully functional C645 to S adapter. This may be due to the aging Contax camera bodies and steadfast adherence to many of the Zeiss CZ optics that provide a wonderful character.

The ability to use the C645 lenses on a S2 would bring an all new ergonomic experience to the Contax owner, similar to use of…[Read more]

WOW!

-Marc

PebblePlace;2882 wrote: I have been considering buy the grip to help with handheld shooting and have some questions:

1) How much flex is there between the camera and grip?

2) I use the RRS L-Bracket, swapping back forth between the grip and bracket adds to the hassle factor. Any work arounds?

3) There was another post about the…

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Jack MacD;2900 wrote:

Meanwhile, David is probably happy that Mac finally has USB3, right?

Right! 😀

It has been one year since I asked this question. Today I saw apple is now selling
a $29.00 Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter.

That allows me to do a direct connect to my 6T external HD with 800 firewire from my Mac Air.

This will hold me until I eventually upgrade my iMac to a version with thunderbolt and a thunderbolt external…[Read more]

I wanted to see your shots at 5000 and 10,000 full sized. Could you upload a few please?
This web site allows for very high resolution uploads, which then allow close examination for the grain you are mentioning.

Jack

Okay, had a few minutes to myself and tried the HT/S and 28 on the S2.

It works fine but does not retain AF … all it does is hunt. f/4 X 1.5X is probably the reason … to small of a maximum aperture … to dim especially with movements applied. Same for the 50/3.5 … although it would occasionally grab focus.

No matter, the good…[Read more]

Modern sculpture. Well seen and shot!

-Marc

I have the 1.7X and wonder the same thing. However, it IS listed as incompatible in the instruction manual, so I would tread cautiously.

Frankly, I think it is Leica adhering to certain very high standards of image quality associated with the S2, and they may feel some combinations don't meet those standards.

My main use of the 1.7X has…[Read more]

Now I wonder about the 1.7x extender? Marc, thanks for the test with the HTS, eagerly await more tests with the other lenses.

Hi David.

I can't figure out why, but probably it is the corrections issues.

I will try the 28 and 50 this weekend if I get a minute. I'll also experiment with using the Hasselblad canned corrections in LR to see what happens.

At any rate, this solves my product photography DOF issues with the S2.

-Marc

Marc,

Thanks for doing this test!

It's awesome that the HTS works on the S2 in spite of what Leica has stated. I'm pretty sure that when the HTS is used on an H body, the amount of tilt in degrees and shift in mm is passed through into the metadata and there is some kind of auto correction going on. Obviously, this isn't happening on the…[Read more]

David,
The Biogon is 9 elements in 7 groups. The C/Y is a distagon formula, and 15 elements in 13 groups…a lot more complicated, and for some with a bit of distortion. That was one of the critiques of some zeiss lenses of old, REALLYcutting sharp but with trade off of distortion. I never saw or was bothered by it. Of course the ZM biogon is…[Read more]

Hi:

I purchased the almost-new 21 Biogon shown earlier in this thread from David a few month back. Although I've never shot with any Leica super wides, I can say the Biogon is the sharpest, lowest distortion wide lens I've ever used. A great piece of glass at a very great price!

gogopix;2847 wrote: Interesting. I have one, in a box, new, unopened, and with the delivery (thanks David!) of my new M9-P to replace a M9 that I sold, I am tempted to try this. I'll let you know. I had the 21/2.8 Leica and sold that as I was not that impressed with the rendering and the hood was a bit problematic.

I also have a Contax CY…

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Paratom;2854 wrote: David- I once compare a Noctilux 1.0 and a Summilux asph and a Summicron and also had the impression that there are slight differences in DOF even at comparable f-stops.

Tom,

Perhaps it is the differences in microcontrast and bokeh rending that gives the impression of more/less DOF…. Basically, just a different…[Read more]

David Farkas;420 wrote: ka7197, welcome to Red Dot Forum and thanks for posting.

The omission of the 50 Summarit was a simple oversight on my part when setting up the poll. I've fixed it and added the option.

The Summarit is certainly no slouch of a lens. As I tell people who are new to Leica, there are no bad Leica lenses.I'm intrigued…

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David K;2852 wrote:

Arif, if you can share any images taken with the zoom it would be appreciated. If I go down this road that one is on my short list.

Hi David, A simple portrait with no retouching other than simple ACR but not sure if it really shows all what the lens can offer. Portrait with the 100.

One with the…[Read more]