Bill W Posted March 9, 2014 Share #1 Posted March 9, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I finally bought a zoom to go with my M and the R to M adapter. The vario is the R 35-70 f4 Macro. I bought it from another forum member who admitted he had barely used it and that was evident. I am pleased with how everything works together so far. I was lamenting how I wish you could meter through the EVF and finally pushed the info button and wow there was everything I needed. 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! 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/223328-my-new-m-vario/?do=findComment&comment=2546548'>More sharing options...
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jip Posted March 9, 2014 Share #2 Posted March 9, 2014 I sold this lens today, because I didn't use it enough... bought a Summilux-M 50mm ASPH. instead (adding some money of course) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted March 9, 2014 Share #3 Posted March 9, 2014 Mine is waiting for the adapter's arrival. Glad to see it works fine with the EVF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted March 10, 2014 Of course you need to certainly practice your technique but I am pleased with my results so far which are just test shots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 10, 2014 Share #5 Posted March 10, 2014 It has always been a nice lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonki-M Posted March 10, 2014 Share #6 Posted March 10, 2014 what the max reproduction ratio on this 'macro' lens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted March 10, 2014 Share #7 Posted March 10, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1:2.8 per attached specs. LeicaR_357040_specs.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted March 11, 2014 It has always been a nice lens. Probably the only negative is that the front element turns as you focus. It you are using a pola filter, you would need to adjust it after focusing. This is only a minor issue though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJW Posted March 12, 2014 Share #9 Posted March 12, 2014 The 35-70 f/4 is my only R lens. I find it easy to use on the M, and capable of excellent results. My failures have been thinking I could hand hold for macro. I can't do that. Otherwise it is a very good walk-around lens. I don't think the rotating front element is a big deal. I think it rotates ever so slightly on zooming too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc_rufctr Posted March 13, 2014 Share #10 Posted March 13, 2014 I enjoy using mine but it would have been so much nicer if it was a little faster. Still though it's a good lens which is holding it's value but it's at bargain prices right now and set to rise so grab one if you can. It's perfect for my DMR/R8 combo and handles well but I don't use it on my R6.2 because I have the earlier version (non ROM) as well. "jaapv" I thought you liked yours. I was surprised to read you had sold it. Although your new "Summilux-M 50mm ASPH" must be nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leica1215 Posted March 13, 2014 Share #11 Posted March 13, 2014 I finally bought a zoom to go with my M and the R to M adapter. The vario is the R 35-70 f4 Macro. I bought it from another forum member who admitted he had barely used it and that was evident. I am pleased with how everything works together so far. I was lamenting how I wish you could meter through the EVF and finally pushed the info button and wow there was everything I needed. I never use this kind of combo, may I ask how you get in focus? only through EFV or can also get focus through rangefinder? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 13, 2014 Share #12 Posted March 13, 2014 EVF only of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leica1215 Posted March 13, 2014 Share #13 Posted March 13, 2014 EVF only of course. thats what I am thinking, by focus peaking, but I found by focus peaking you can hardly get sharp in line focus though, are there tips which you can get perfect focus by using focus peaking? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 13, 2014 Share #14 Posted March 13, 2014 Ummm.. In my case by using errr... focus peaking. If find it works just fine, far more precise than the more in-your-face type used by some other makers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share #15 Posted March 14, 2014 I use the focus peaking and find it works fine. You need to practice your technique but hey its fun to practice. The wife hates it when I practice because she is usually the subject. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted March 14, 2014 Share #16 Posted March 14, 2014 I find that usig the 5x or 10x central magnification works well also (with or without using focus peaking). Yes of course it's a problem if the object with which you want to define the plane of focus isn't in the central area, but that problem is shared by the conventional rangefinder also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted March 14, 2014 Share #17 Posted March 14, 2014 I much prefer the ergonomics of a one touch zoom lens, where you have a single trombone type barrel to control both focus and zoom. I do have both but find one touch much easier. Although it is a very large lens, the Zeiss Contax Vario Sonnar 28-85/f3.3, is wonderfully sharp and contrasty on the M and it is my preferred one touch. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted March 14, 2014 Share #18 Posted March 14, 2014 Ummm.. In my case by using errr... focus peaking. If find it works just fine, far more precise than the more in-your-face type used by some other makers. The focus peaking on my Olympus EP-5 is a perfect example of over the top peaking and it is either black or white, both of which are useless. However, I would like the sensitivity of the peaking to be adjustable on the M, as on lower contrast lenses, it is just not there at larger apertures. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmolinski Posted March 14, 2014 Share #19 Posted March 14, 2014 Agreed. Focus peaking with the Lohengrin lenses than 50mm works great. For the smaller optics it isn't necessary I would say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likaleica Posted March 18, 2014 Share #20 Posted March 18, 2014 I much prefer the ergonomics of a one touch zoom lens, where you have a single trombone type barrel to control both focus and zoom. I do have both but find one touch much easier. Although it is a very large lens, the Zeiss Contax Vario Sonnar 28-85/f3.3, is wonderfully sharp and contrasty on the M and it is my preferred one touch. Wilson Easier, but zoom can drift if pointed down or up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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