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it is always difficult to give an advice without knowing for what a lens would be used.

If you make makro, well, then the choice is simple. For fashion and portrait I prefer the 180, but you will need light for short shutter speeds, or flash or CS or both. I prefer the rendering and bokeh of the 180 (didn't test the Elpro thoug, as I'm…[Read more]

that's really beautiful!

erlingmm;4155 wrote: I have a Mamiya APO 300mm F/4.5 IF on hand at a good price, it is supposed to work with the S2 via the L16025 adapter. Does anyone have experience with this lens on the S2? What will the actual FOV of lens be on the S2, given that it is made for a larger sensor?

I haven't tried this lens on the S2, but a 300mm is a…[Read more]

Ed,
Thanks,
It was literally cool, but your winter shots inspired me to get outside.
Glad you find the new S higher ISO useful.

I have a Mamiya APO 300mm F/4.5 IF on hand at a good price, it is supposed to work with the S2 via the L16025 adapter. Does anyone have experience with this lens on the S2? What will the actual FOV of lens be on the S2, given that it is made for a larger sensor?

That is really cool Jack

Ed

In winter, you can always create other seasons by getting closer to your subject.

This process started with a 120mm shot of a Wisconsin lighthouse on Lake Michigan in winter.
Then I went back on another day just get closer to the lighthouse, to create an industrial abstract. A much colder day I might add.
Next I created nine seasons of…[Read more]

zoomstop;4151 wrote: Folks, took the new S for a test drive today. It has the same sensor as my existing S2-P, just a bit faster from a processing perspective, New menu system with a joystick for when you are viewing images, you can pan around. Additionally is has a built in GPS and a slightly different skin or finish (But smother the the S2). The…

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Folks, took the new S for a test drive today. It has the same sensor as my existing S2-P, just a bit faster from a processing perspective, New menu system with a joystick for when you are viewing images, you can pan around. Additionally is has a built in GPS and a slightly different skin or finish (But smother the the S2). The dropped the Safire…[Read more]

It was actually handeld. Grabbed it on the way to the car to walk the dog.

Georg, thanks for posting this wonderful shot. I really like the winter colors you captured, very nice atmosphere.

In the EXIF I noticed 1/60 shutter time. This was on tripod I presume? Incredibly sharp…

RVB: as I said in my earlier post, I was not able to detect a difference in sharpnes between the zoom and the 70 or 35.

David, will do next week.

Wow…that's impressive for a zoom.

Can you shoot a wide open night shot that displays Bokeh?

Very nice review. Thanks.

I was not blown away by the 180S. That's not the same as saying it is a bad lens, just that I found it underwhelming given the price tag. In hindsight, for my uses, the 120S probably would have been a more practical choice.

I also used the Mamiya 200mm F2.8 APO on the S2 via the Leica S / 645M adapter. I think the Mamiya 200mm F2.8 APO is…[Read more]

The official word from Leica on this upgrade program is now available:

Leica S CS Lens Upgrade Program Finalized

The official word from Leica on this upgrade program is now available:

Leica S CS Lens Upgrade Program Finalized

Questions or concerns? Post them here and I will address anything I can.

Here's another with the 120mm also at f/6.8. Don't think you can go wrong with either lens…or either girl 🙂

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I do a fair amount of beauty/glamour shooting and find myself using the 70mm and 120mm lens frequently. This past week I decided to remind myself what the 180mm was capable of…I liked the results and will try to incorporate it into future shoots more frequently. Studio lighting, base ISO, and the 180mm at f/6.8

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