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I believe that I read somewhere that Leica was considering adding a 100/2 lens to the S line. I'm hoping that it's a lens that isn't too far off. The extra step from f2.5 to f2 could help push my ability to carry the S2 into more nighttime opportunities without flash. Plus, the thinner depth of field would be an intriguiging option to be able to add to the mix.

 

I also think that it would be interesting to see Leica push the f2 to f1.5-f1.8 to create a signature low light lens for the system much like the Noctilux is to the M line. It would add to the mystique of the system and add extra shooting flexibility in less well-lit situations. DOF too thin to focus, humbug, look at how sharp the optics team has made that Noctilux ASPH at f0.95.

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Kurt,

I dount f2 would add any real benefit regaridng low light over f2.5?

I can see the influence on shallow DOF.

By the way-do you know if Rollei lenses can be used on the S2 as well?

Regards,Tom

 

Tom,

 

Rollei lenses have electronically controlled apertures, and therefore cannot be adapted to the S2. Currently, you can use Pentax 67, Hasselblad V (CF or FE), and manual focus Mamiya 645 lenses with adapters on the S2.

 

David

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Tom,

 

I have once seen on eBay an adapter for Rolleiflex SL66 lenses on Leica S2 for something like $ 750. This adapter was made in the Far East and included a bellows system that allowed focusing (manual) and tilting & shifting for those lenses. It looked serious... Maybe you can make a search in this direction too...

 

Cheers

Gérard

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Tom,

 

I have once seen on eBay an adapter for Rolleiflex SL66 lenses on Leica S2 for something like $ 750. This adapter was made in the Far East and included a bellows system that allowed focusing (manual) and tilting & shifting for those lenses. It looked serious... Maybe you can make a search in this direction too...

 

Cheers

Gérard

 

Actually, it was $2000 and we own it. :D (we rent it out too)

 

Works quite well with full movable front standard. No color shift whatsoever.

 

David

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Tom,

 

I have once seen on eBay an adapter for Rolleiflex SL66 lenses on Leica S2 for something like $ 750. This adapter was made in the Far East and included a bellows system that allowed focusing (manual) and tilting & shifting for those lenses. It looked serious... Maybe you can make a search in this direction too...

 

Cheers

Gérard

 

Thank you Gerard for the info.

I was more curious if there is a way to use my 110/2.0 Rollei handheld on a S2 (which I want to check out). Not so much interested in bellows etc.

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