[Leica] [LRflex] Re: R System lens on the new M (typ 240)

[philippe.amard at sfr.fr (philippe.amard at sfr.fr)]

Hi George 


thanks for the input on your experience


Two remarks to your last post
- I'm on the LUG and haven't seen any of the referred photos
- your link doesn't work on my computer


TIA
Philippe






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Message du : 08/06/2013 11:51
De : "George A. Furst " <gfurst01568 at netscape.net>
A : leicareflex at freelists.org
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Sujet : [LRflex] Re: R System lens on the new M (typ 240)


  
Dear R lens users,   
    
I do not understand the issue with the automatic diaphram. In the first 
place I seldom have the lens fully open. The reason is that the EVF is 
brilliant even in low light. Also the ISO performance of the new M is 
outstanding even at high ISO levels meaning that you can have relatively 
high shutter speeds even in low light to stop the action. As far as using 
the camera for action photos, I have found it to work very well but yes you 
must anticipate the action as there is a slight lag time when using the EVF 
but less than I expected. Also the shutter noise is very low, much quieter 
than the SLRs. I would challenge you doubters to go to a Leica dealer and 
try the camera with your great R glass. My favorite for night time action is 
the Summilux 80mm as I stated before but even the Summicron 50 1st 
generation is a surprise with its creamy smooth rendition. Here in Korea it 
is one of the favorite lens for my fellow Leica Club members 
www.leicaclub.net. The other lens that they like is the 2nd generation 19mm 
lens but I do not own that lens so I have no personal experience with it. I 
tend to use the M lens for the wide angle picts and the R glass for Macro 
and tele. I have been especially enjoying using my Apo-Tely R 3.4/180 and 
the Apo-R 2.8/280 for night photography. It certainly is a handful but the 
pictures are really superb when one braces the lens on a bean bag. To tell 
you the truth I never thought of using the camera for " for slow, methodical 
photography, such as landscapes". This camera has opened a whole new world 
for using those superb R lens`and for me, at least, it is not that world!. , 
  
    
The LUG site has a section where it highlites the use of R lens on the new 
M. Also there are many photos on the following facebook site. This is where 
I post my pictures as it automatically resizes the photos for posting so 
file size is no issue. the site is Leica M Type 240 User Group (Leica M10). 
Realize that most of the photos are with M lens but there are many with R 
glass also including mine.    
    
Sincerly George in Korea   

 
 
    
-----Original Message-----
 From: David Young <dsy at furnfeather.net>
 To: leicareflex <leicareflex at freelists.org>
 Sent: Sat, Jun 8, 2013 3:49 am
 Subject: [LRflex] Re: R System les on the new M (typ 240)
 
   

Hi George!  I have no argument with the fact that the M (t240) takes superb 
photos with R glass... Sod did my Canon and Olympus bodies.  But none of 
them offer an automatic diaphragm... which for me, is essential.  It strikes 
me that the M(T240) + finder + R->M adapter will work rather well, for slow, 
methodical photography, such as landscapes.  But, I fail to see how it would 
work well in fast acting situations.  For me, the lack of auto-diaphragm is 
a deal breaker - especially considering the cost, compared to other options 
that also do not offer auto-diaphragm.  Just my 2 cents worth.  David.