chris_tribble Posted January 12, 2008 Share #1 Posted January 12, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm sorting some kit out for a two day shoot next week - and trying not to have to hump a tripod around as I'm using public transport (forget using cars in Central London...). I have a light Velbon monopod + Manfrotto monopod head and decided to test the M8 and Canon 5D with my longest lenses (135 on Leica - effective 180mm & and the Canon 70-200 - I've got the 200 2.8 prime, but not with me). Using the monopod I tried both in poor artificial light (low-energy bulb in the lamp) just using AWB and correcting in LR. Both lenses were used at maximum aperture (f3.5 vs f2.8) - images below are Leica first set - full frame + 100% crop / Canon second set. I was surprised: 1/ as you can see below, the Leica seems to give a narrower FOV than the Canon at 200 - anyone with thoughts on this? 2/ using the monopod, I was holding the smaller Leica package more easily than the Canon + seemed to be getting more in-focus shots. OK, it's a non-moving subject etc, but for the kind of work I do, that's often not an image - observe, wait for the moment of stillness, shoot. Leica's are good at that. 3/ image wise at 320 the M8 holds up well against the 5D at 400 - although the extra resolution the Canon gives is clear on the 100% crop ... 4/ I really need to dust that radio!! So whenever anyone says you can't use the 136 Apo Telyt on the M8, tell them you can! Leica shots - full frame and crop first, followed by Canon. Leica shots, no sharpening, Canon 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/42540-what-a-surprise-leica-135-apo-telyt-vs-canon-70-200/?do=findComment&comment=450018'>More sharing options...
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Jamie Roberts Posted January 12, 2008 Share #2 Posted January 12, 2008 Hey Chris, really interesting stuff.... The last wedding I did I shot almost identical pictures with the M8 and Noctilux at 1.2 and the R 80 with an adapter on the 5d at 1.6 and the resemblance among lenses and overall look is astonishing. Now I know why I love the R80 In fact, the M8 was a little crisper, more like a DMR shot, even with the Nocti and less resolution, but the two systems are completely comparible. Given how really good the 5d is, as an overall performer, that's saying a lot, IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom0511 Posted January 12, 2008 Share #3 Posted January 12, 2008 by the way-if anybody needs a 135/3.4 apo contact me. I need to fund my 200/2.0 VR. For me it will be up to 90 -> M8 action and tele -> Nikon Cheers, Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted January 13, 2008 I keep on being surprised by this lens. The sheep "portraits" were all with the 135 Apo Telyt - other shots with the 28 Cron Asph. The English Lake District This combination is now my default walking setup - I use a LowePro waist bag + lens pouch and it covers pretty well everything + is really light and compact to carry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustafasoleiman Posted January 21, 2008 Share #5 Posted January 21, 2008 by the way-if anybody needs a 135/3.4 apo contact me.I need to fund my 200/2.0 VR. For me it will be up to 90 -> M8 action and tele -> Nikon Cheers, Tom Tom I sent you an emil a couple of days ago about it... di you receive it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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