jip Posted November 15, 2015 Share #521 Posted November 15, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) The 28 2.8 latest from the R series is amazing. So is the 35 1.4 for the R Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 Hi jip, Take a look here let's see your R. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
michaelh Posted November 16, 2015 Share #522 Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) Nice set of gear. Film is not dead and beautiful images can be had from all this equipment. I'm not much of a user of a lens typically longer than 90mm, it's your normal or wider angles I admire. I've been shooting with a 90mm for a good number of years and I haven't figured out how or when to get something with a wider angle. Another words, I was thinking about getting a M film camera to take advantage of the newest of the normal to wider lens. Since I'm really don't like to switch lens types on the go (in the middle of taking pictures) to me it's easier (and faster) to simply pick up another body with a different (wider) lens already attached when needed. All this time I've been thinking of the M, maybe it might be better to simply pick up another R and attach a wider lens to that. So maybe I might be better off simply getting a wider R lens where I should probably simply "bite the bullet" and just do the switch of lenses on the field. Again though, that takes time. See? This is where I've been conflicted. Though I say I really love my R9 and my APO-Summicron-R 90mm f/2 ASPH. If and when I finally get a wider lens (possibly for the R,) I want to pick up the best performing lens either a 35mm or 28mm. I think I read it was either the 24mm or 28mm that was the better performer. Though it's hard for me to choose that when I know there had been advances with the wider of the M lenses. See, conflicted! Thank you! I also own a M6 and like you, would rather reach for another body rather than switch lenses. I find myself most often set up with a normal or wide lens (21/2.8, 35/1.4, 50/2) on my M6 as it's a lot smaller and more convenient when getting close up. However, there's always exceptions to that rule and my 35/1.4 and 19/2.8 do get brought out, just not as often. The 80 and 100 see most action on the R6.2. Of course, being gigantic, the longer lenses for the R are usually brought out with a specific task in mind and don't conflict with my wider M glass. I unfortunately don't have too much experience with the 28 or 24's as I opted for the 35 & 21/19 options. I have only heard good things about them, though. However, having used both 35/1.4's, they're amazing. I don't think you can go wrong either way unless you're shooting test charts. Edit: Only M lens competing with the 80&100 is the 75 'lux as I don't have the equivalent focal length for the M6. Edited November 16, 2015 by michaelh Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 38 Posted November 17, 2015 Share #523 Posted November 17, 2015 I find a 35mm compliment a 90mm very well. Often I will take an Elmarit 35 and 90 as a 'day out kit' and it covers all sorts of situations. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG Hawkes Posted December 14, 2015 Share #524 Posted December 14, 2015 (edited) I sold my beloved R9 (utterly mint) last spring and desperately missed it. So, having been through Sony A7R and Canon 5DS set ups I'm now doing more b&w film work so couldn't resist and got this very nice R9 for a bargain on EBay. It has the 100mm 2.8 Macro attached with the Elpro behind it and the 35-70mm f4 peaking out behind the M4 - which seems better than the 35-70mm f3.5 I had before. The lens on the macro rail is the 100mm f4 which is now surplus given how fantastic the 2.8 is - perhaps the best lens I've ever had. The picture is a bit iffy, ironically, as the only digital 'camera' I have now is an iPad! And it's hard to get close to the cupboard due to a heavy reclining chair. I wonder if any brand captures the affections and loyalty quite like Leica. This is probably an extreme reaction for what are, basically, tools (but I'd bet others share it!) but I get butterflies opening the cabinet and taking out the one I'm going to use. I love the R9 as much as the M4, and that is saying a lot. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited December 14, 2015 by DG Hawkes 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/45395-lets-see-your-r/?do=findComment&comment=2948593'>More sharing options...
DG Hawkes Posted December 14, 2015 Share #525 Posted December 14, 2015 Actually, it looks worse than I thought! So, chair shifted here's a better view of the lovely thing. How did it ever get christened as the Hunchback of Solms? First time I saw one I loved it, and I vividly remember sitting, bored, as a kid in secondary school drawing the Leicaflex in my jotter - can still almost see the sketches and the blue covered book in my mind's eye 40 years on. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/45395-lets-see-your-r/?do=findComment&comment=2948595'>More sharing options...
mmradman Posted December 14, 2015 Share #526 Posted December 14, 2015 (edited) Actually, it looks worse than I thought! So, chair shifted here's a better view of the lovely thing. How did it ever get christened as the Hunchback of Solms? First time I saw one I loved it, and I vividly remember sitting, bored, as a kid in secondary school drawing the Leicaflex in my jotter - can still almost see the sketches and the blue covered book in my mind's eye 40 years on. Nice display. Kid you not, short of commissioning my own at unspecified price it took me over two years to find the right display cabinet to meet size and desired material overall effect, maybe we ought to start a new thread - "Show Your Display Cabinet (with goodies on board)". Edited December 14, 2015 by mmradman 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG Hawkes Posted December 14, 2015 Share #527 Posted December 14, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ha, thanks! It's actually just a DfS jobbie - a 3 column book case with 2 cupboards and 4 central draws in the base unit below the shelves - full of slides, negatives, and camera magazines. The books are gradually getting moved elsewhere as it's taken over by the cameras (I got fed up of them being hidden inside various bags) and lenses. I fear I have the collector's gene as several others are now take up by my fossil and ancient artefacts stuff! Another dangerously expensive addiction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebarnman Posted December 16, 2015 Share #528 Posted December 16, 2015 My camera stays in a camera bag. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG Hawkes Posted December 16, 2015 Share #529 Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) Er? So do mine, once I go out and decide which to take. They do actually get used! Edited December 16, 2015 by DG Hawkes Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpattison Posted January 14, 2016 Share #530 Posted January 14, 2016 Nice display. Kid you not, short of commissioning my own at unspecified price it took me over two years to find the right display cabinet to meet size and desired material overall effect, maybe we ought to start a new thread - "Show Your Display Cabinet (with goodies on board)". http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/255296-how-to-display-cameras-accessories/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dierk Posted February 3, 2016 Share #531 Posted February 3, 2016 Actually, it looks worse than I thought! So, chair shifted here's a better view of the lovely thing. How did it ever get christened as the Hunchback of Solms? First time I saw one I loved it, and I vividly remember sitting, bored, as a kid in secondary school drawing the Leicaflex in my jotter - can still almost see the sketches and the blue covered book in my mind's eye 40 years on. did you use the Petzval on a Leica? regards dierk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Mac Posted April 29, 2016 Share #532 Posted April 29, 2016 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! My first R! Going to start building a set of R lenses, looking for a 50mm and 28mm next. Seems like eBay is the only reliable source to find these lenses? I got these two items from a local camera shop for a great deal, but I'd be hard pressed to find another deal. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! My first R! Going to start building a set of R lenses, looking for a 50mm and 28mm next. Seems like eBay is the only reliable source to find these lenses? I got these two items from a local camera shop for a great deal, but I'd be hard pressed to find another deal. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/45395-lets-see-your-r/?do=findComment&comment=3035539'>More sharing options...
Hugh 38 Posted May 7, 2016 Share #533 Posted May 7, 2016 I like the silver chrome bodies. Keep in touch with local camera stores to see what shows up , ask around. Where do other people buy there equipment ? Here in the UK there are some very good mail order shops , there must be some in the US . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locutus Posted June 27, 2016 Share #534 Posted June 27, 2016 A small family has grown: In one of its varied habitats: 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbphotox Posted July 7, 2016 Share #535 Posted July 7, 2016 Here's my R5 in its current state, with Gordy's strap and a Gariz soft release. (I used the black one, because the red doesn't match with the other red accents..) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/45395-lets-see-your-r/?do=findComment&comment=3074927'>More sharing options...
mbphotox Posted July 7, 2016 Share #536 Posted July 7, 2016 And here she is with her family of lenses Elmarit-R 28 and 135 And Summicron-R 50 and 90 Should I find the hang of film again, I might add a Summicron 35 and an Elmarit 180mm to the mix someday. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/45395-lets-see-your-r/?do=findComment&comment=3074939'>More sharing options...
amoebahydra Posted August 5, 2016 Share #537 Posted August 5, 2016 My Leica R3 safari .................... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/45395-lets-see-your-r/?do=findComment&comment=3091065'>More sharing options...
amoebahydra Posted August 5, 2016 Share #538 Posted August 5, 2016 My R lenses .................... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/45395-lets-see-your-r/?do=findComment&comment=3091066'>More sharing options...
thebarnman Posted August 7, 2016 Share #539 Posted August 7, 2016 My Leica R3 safari .................... Wow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebarnman Posted August 7, 2016 Share #540 Posted August 7, 2016 My R lenses .................... Damn! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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