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RVB replied to the topic Leica 30-90mm Specs? in the forum S Lenses 12 years ago
Alex AR;4008 wrote: Here is the DNG to the “Hi-Liter” picture. Hope it works.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/uupt0dxfo5qqp04/Leica%20S%2030-90%20Test-1000008.DNGThat works like a charm Alex,the file was downloaded in 2 seconds,as for the file itself it's very good for iso1600,a fine film like grain.. and Like the S2 the files don't need much…[Read more]
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RVB replied to the topic Leica 30-90mm Specs? in the forum S Lenses 12 years ago
Alex AR;4003 wrote: As I thought speed is more important than posting “nice” pictures: Here is one of the first pictures taken by me with the “new S” and the 30-90. Thought people will be interested in noise behavior. ISO 1600, 1/30s, f5.6@90mm, just anything I found on my desk after sticking the lense for the first time to the body… no editing,…
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RVB replied to the topic Leica 30-90mm Specs? in the forum S Lenses 12 years ago
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RVB replied to the topic And here we go. The NEW S2! in the forum Leica S 12 years ago
I'm keenly waiting on your review, I feel my resistance slowly slipping away, there may be the possibility of a new ‘S' in my life very soon
Its a short life,treat yourself….
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RVB replied to the topic CS glass is shipping…. in the forum S Lenses 12 years ago
Roger;3962 wrote: So what happened to the promised upgrade program ?
I just asked my dealer the same question,and they still don't know,the leica rep (UK) is calling in in a week or so and that question will be top of the agenda,his best guess now is that they replace the non-CS lens with a CS lens and you pay the price difference.. but we…[Read more]
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RVB replied to the topic Shall I buy an S2 for Wildlife in the forum S2 12 years ago
antonybphoto;3914 wrote: Thanks to RVB I just manipulated the NEF and DNG files in adobe RAW very quickly.
I don't understand how the D800 has more dynamic range ?
There is about 20% more detail on the S file, which when blowing big is great. But the highlights in the sky are all but gone in about 50% of the sky on the S. the Nikon…
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RVB replied to the topic Shall I buy an S2 for Wildlife in the forum S2 12 years ago
David Farkas;3907 wrote: I'd love to see these samples posted here on Red Dot Forum. You can actually upload the full size images via Manage Attachments and the site will automatically generate a 550px wide thumbnail. When clicked on, the full size attachment will open in a new tab/window.
Another advantage of the S glass is the wide open…[Read more]
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RVB replied to the topic Shall I buy an S2 for Wildlife in the forum S2 12 years ago
David Farkas;3907 wrote: I'd love to see these samples posted here on Red Dot Forum. You can actually upload the full size images via Manage Attachments and the site will automatically generate a 550px wide thumbnail. When clicked on, the full size attachment will open in a new tab/window.
I think this might be the best way David as you can…[Read more]
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RVB replied to the topic Shall I buy an S2 for Wildlife in the forum S2 12 years ago
antonybphoto;3895 wrote: Thanks for the input guys.
I guess the thing I keep reading is S is not MF it's just 35mm on steroids.
Will I see the quality difference from a D800?
I have the Pentax 67 45mm 100 macro 165 f2.8 and the 300mm so great news on the testing. Thanks for input keep it coming.
I guess that the form factor…
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RVB replied to the topic Shall I buy an S2 for Wildlife in the forum S2 12 years ago
“… especially the 120 macro which is the fastest production macro I know of. Plus, like many Leica lenses, they are stellar performers even when shot wide open.”
There is a faster macro,The Zeiss 100mm F2 ,of course this is not in medium format but both are similar in that they have 1:2 magnification…although the S lenses has the…[Read more]
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RVB replied to the topic Editorial shoot with the Leica S2 in the forum S2 12 years ago
Rewi;3841 wrote: Hhhhmmmm, I was very close to pulling the trigger on a used S2 but the tethered speed issue is a deal breaker.
David Farkas or anyone else have a chance to test/review the new Leica S tethered speed at the Leica S-Studio at Photo Plus Expo :confused:
I have used the S2 tethered a few time's,it's not as fast as a…[Read more]
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RVB replied to the topic 30 mm or 35 mm (or waiting for the 24 mm and the 30-90 zoom) in the forum S Lenses 13 years ago
fotografz;3355 wrote: I currently have the S35, 70, 120, 180. I plan on adding the new 120/TS, the Elpro for the 180, and am debating on the S24mm which I have been waiting for in lieu of the S30mm.
In addition, I have a full compliment of H/C lenses I use on an H4D/60, and also use on the S2 with the H to S Adapter: HCD/28, HC/50-II, 80,…