T/TL/TL2 image thread

[RickP]

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Lovely shot Rick, I have a Nikon 105 Macro lens that I may have a go with, what did you set the white balance to on the camera?"

 

Jkulin,

 

I set it on tungsten. I shoot raw so I can always adjust WB if necessary - however, I don't believe I had to adjust it in these first shots anyways. 

 

Rick

[Volbeat]

The size of this lens is not out of scale with the Leica T.  Overall pleased with the results considering the cost savings.

 

That looks fantastic; it's the photographic equivalent of matching a Linn Sondek with a Naim amp and B&W speakers. All black looks the business.

 

However, in the world of Leica you dare not mention cost savings - you 'chose' that set-up because you prefer the Nikon macro lens. Hmm Hmm.

[Louis]

More macro!...

 

The wonderful macro shots of our friend Rick reminded me of a few that I took in the past, and if any of them has already been posted, I apologize in advance.

 

I don’t shoot macros very often and I do not own any macro lens. Most of these shots have been made with the excellent Nikkor 85 mm, and handheld.

 

[aseancat]

Merry Christmas !!!

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[Louis]

Vario Elmar-T 18-56

 

I am really getting the hang of this zoom lens. It is very sharp; has pleasing color rendering; is small, and the AF is not as slow as I have always been told. The speed of the AF is fine for my kind of photography.

 

But shooting with this AF lens is not perfect for every situation. First, it is quite a slow glass. Then, I wish AF and AE were not in the same area in T. Often, I like to AF at one part but take the exposure of another area of the same shot; and, I couldn’t figure out yet if this is possible!

 

[JPP1]

 

Often, I like to AF at one part but take the exposure of another area of the same shot; and, I couldn’t figure out yet if this is possible!

 

Hi Louis,

 

You can use M mode with fixed ISO to set the exposure with spot metering and then reframe.

 

JP

[Louis]

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Hi Louis,

 

You can use M mode with fixed ISO to set the exposure with spot metering and then reframe.

 

JP

 

Yes, Jean-Pierre; but it would be so nice if there was a way of doing it in AF!

 

Joyeux Noel, cher ami.

[JPP1]

T + Elmarit-M 28  @ISO 640

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Paris, Forum des Halles

 

JP

[vikasmg]

More macro!...

 

The wonderful macro shots of our friend Rick reminded me of a few that I took in the past, and if any of them has already been posted, I apologize in advance.

 

I don’t shoot macros very often and I do not own any macro lens. Most of these shots have been made with the excellent Nikkor 85 mm, and handheld.

 

 

 

Dear Louis

 

>>I don’t shoot macros very often and I do not own any macro lens.<< You dis such a beautiful job nonetheless!

 

- Vikas

[tom0511]

Excellent photos Rick. As good as the TL 60/2.8 is, for both close-up imaging and as a regular prime, most primes designed and marketed as 'macro lenses' are of excellent quality - and most people would likely be hard pushed to see the differences in image quality - especially when used for relatively low magnification close-up imaging. The TL 60/2.8 lens' autofocus is useful - but how many experienced photomacrography enthusiasts actually use AF for studio work? Anyone venturing onto e.g. the Photomacrography Forum will find that very few members / contributors there use AF marque macro lenses for their serious photomacrography i.e. when imaging at 0.5 magnification and above.  Their chosen objectives for such close-up imaging are high quality enlarging lenses (often reversed) … and infinity focus microscope objectives used with ancient 200mm and 300mm prime lenses (as tube lenses). One of the finest 'Jack of all trades' macro prime lenses designed for both close-up and regular imaging is the Leitz 60mm Macro Elmarit R - available s/h for a fraction of the price of a new 60mm TL - and likely capable of comparable results.  One could argue that many photographers have been brainwashed by manufacturers into thinking, "Oh! I must get the latest AF macro lens for my close-up photography …"  but the fact is, and with very few exceptions, most so-called 'macro lenses' are not designed primarily for photomacrography. They are a compromise - because they're designed for both close-up imaging - and regular photography at infinity. True macro objectives are designed solely for close-up imaging - and they will not and do not function as e.g. portrait or landscape lenses. They are only designed and computed for macro imaging at close-up distances.

 

If TL enthusiasts cannot afford the 60mm macro for their close-up imaging, there are many third party alternatives available which will produce excellent results - especially the 60mm Macro Elmarit. And if anyone wishes to explore 'macro' (photomacrography) at e.g. half life size and above, they'd be well advised to spend their hard earned £$€ on subject and camera/lens supports and accessories i.e. tripods, heads and lighting - rather than dash out and buy the latest AF macro offerings. However, I doubt if many would take any notice of this advice 

 

Best wishes

 

dunk 

 

Hi dunk,

I am not totally sure what you are saying here, but I do find the 60 TL tempting. I would probably not need AF for macro, butthe lens seems to work also well for other subjects like portraits and here AF does help.

[mikozia]

Had some friends visiting from Japan. Since it was their first time here in the USA. I was busy showing them around and took them to Vancouver, Canada, for some real good Chinese and Japanese food. We had a great time chilling out with some fine champagne and wine.

Here is a little something about my background. I am Japanese, born in Tokyo, Japan. My grandfather was born in Seattle, Washington. During the Second World War, he spent his youth in a "concentration camp" in the middle of Californian desert for being of Japanese heritage. He later volunteered for the US Army, a member of all Japanese 442 regiment. His unit was sent to fight in the European Theater who lost more than half of the members to rescue the famous Texas Rangers trapped in Germany. He was highly decorated by the US President and later resettled in Hawaii. My mother got married to my father who was from Tokyo and I was born in Tokyo. I spent quite a few years in Honolulu, Hawaii visiting my grandfather and grandmother. After I graduated from Sophia University in Tokyo, I went to Paris to study fine arts. My oil painting was selected by Salon d'Automne. So painting was really my passion. I later was asked by my Japanese friend who is a real famous artist, to help her manage the Chateau she bought in Tours, France. It was a big Castle with it's own vineyard and winery, 25 guest rooms. We also had horses, a large number of hotel staff, all French and Japanese chefs from Tokyo. A lot of local famous French and of course dignitaries and tourists from Japan. I had a lot of fun and made a lot of friends both French and international. It's where I met my American husband and fell in love. We sold the Chateau to a rich Chinese and moved to the US.

I only took up photography after I moved to the U.S., my husband is a real photographer, he took up photography when he was only in the  

Sixth grade. He gave me his D-lux4 and bought me a T for my birthday 2 years ago. I get to borrow his M-P sometimes for fun.

I did not know that I am not allowed to be offended, so my apologies to Jkulin and jaapv who chided me in bright BLUE words. Being Japanese, I still have a lot to learn living in the USA. I will continue to post my so so photos but keep my mouth shut from now on.

 

Happy New Year!

[ropo54]

Happy New Year to you as well and thank you for sharing your bio.

 

(For the most part, almost all comments here are meant to be positive and constructive. I'm sure anyone who may have offended you did so not intending to do so, so consider any such comments only in that vein).

 

Rob

Edited December 29, 2016 by ropo54

[xdharmax]

is there any TL user, is there any different high iso capability than older version?

 

 

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[Jkulin]

Thank-you mikozia for your reply, I have worked with people from Japanese heritage and can understand why you may have taken offence, I can assure you none was intended and that my only intention was to offer helpful advice.

 

Have a Happy New Year!

Edited December 29, 2016 by Jkulin

[chrismart]

Open T image thread. Who will be the first ?

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[RickP]

Sharpness is a bourgeois concept

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[RickP]

Cold and wet outside  in Maine today .. staying inside,  I have turned my lens on the Christmas Orchid.

 

Leica T with Nikon 60mm macro.  f11 1/5 sec.ISO 100

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Edited December 29, 2016 by RickP

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Second attempt.

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Edited December 29, 2016 by RickP

[Louis]

Rick, I like them both a lot. Colors are gorgeous!... Nikkor lenses are still superb!

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[Learner]

 Three macro shots (not mine) via the T and 18–56:

 

http://www.camerachronicle.com/gear-page/?author=564f454ae4b0316b08074cec

 

Search: Leica T to find the shots; then click on'em.

 

Impressive, no?

Edited December 30, 2016 by Learner