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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

interesting thing about the sharpnes of the 70, as i always felt that it was less sharp than the other S-lenses. And I have probably one of the first lenses.

Correction….correct email: [email]rvfarm@sover.net[/email]

Or respond on this forum.

John

Thanks so much Jack. Your explanation was great and I'll certainly give it a try.

Best,
Derek

Easy to do if you have a nodel plate.

This is Moose Peterson's description of how to do it:
http://www.moosepeterson.com/digitaldarkroom/lessons/panoramas.html

To find the nodal point, we’re going to need a stick, branch or some straight line about 3-5 feet in front of the camera. Then we need something in the background, anything a…[Read more]

Thank you David. I thoroughly enjoy your model shoots and this model especially.

This is a passion flower. You did a good job of capturing its beauty.

Here is slightly shopped version with more black borders, I think it looks better 🙂

David K;4706 wrote: Here ya go Mark…glad someone enjoys these shots 🙂 First is the uncropped version of the Noct shot, the others are with the S2 and 70mm.

Superb shots David! Normally I would comment on how magical the Noct shot is. But then I think these 70mm shots are even more breathtaking!

I didn't find the 70mm CS to be…[Read more]

Here ya go Mark…glad someone enjoys these shots 🙂 First is the uncropped version of the Noct shot, the others are with the S2 and 70mm.

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stephan;4704 wrote: I don't use it so much but for portrait it delivers stunning results.

But I'm a bit concerned about the very tight thread. When removing it from the lens, there is a tendency to rotate the front element instead screing it off.

Can this harm the lens

rgs

Steve

Indeed, excellent results for portraits. I…[Read more]

You are absolutely right Jack. Thank you for posting one. About all I could capture today was rain so didn't bother. Every year near 4th of July, the town I live in puts out thousands of american flags (similar to the one in your photo) along the median of the major streets. They have been doing it since I move here over 25 years ago and I am glad…[Read more]

I am impressed with your focusing skills with the Nocti. I know from experience that it isn't easy nailing the focus point where you want it with that lens. The least amount of body sway or subject movement will throw it off due to the shallow dof.

So I see the model is wearing something reddish/pinkish in this latest crop whereas she is…[Read more]

Mark, she does have beautiful eyes. Here's a heavy crop of a shot taken with the M9 and the .095 Noct at f/1.2. I rarely use this combination when shooting models but when I do I really like the results.

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spoons;4673 wrote: Proof that no matter what you lens you have, it's never quite wide enough….

So true. But we don't always have the luxury of been able to knock the wall out of the way. 😮

Extremely well done David. Of course a beautiful model helps considerably. Thank you for the crop – it is much easier to see that the model has great eyes.