Guest maddin Posted July 4, 2006 Share #21 Posted July 4, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Aarghhhh!!!! Martin, I did think about the 100mm Macro - according to a review I read, it was optimised for close up focusing, is that true, or is it just as good at infinity? that thing is good over the entire range. you might have it confused with the macro elmarit 60 being wide open a bit behind at infinity. the only downside is the longer throw to focus like guy mentioned. to me the lux80 plus the apo100 is the ideal combination as well. lots of atmosphere with the 80 wide open and the versatility of the 100. cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guy_mancuso Posted July 4, 2006 Share #22 Posted July 4, 2006 And that was what i finally settled on was the 80 and the 100mm. But if i only had money for one than I would get the 90mm apo. I still go back and forth on this one , I really do like the 90mm . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gib_robinson Posted July 4, 2006 Share #23 Posted July 4, 2006 Ravi, If you have a local dealer who stocks a range of lenses, put them on your R9 and make some images. No one can tell you what the lenses feel like on your camera or to use in the field. I love having the 28-90. It's my usual walk-around lens. It's on my camera more than any other lens. But, if I need speed, I have a very good f/2 90mm. It's pre-APO but wonderful for portraits and fast enough for indoor work. I also own the 100 macro. Couldn't do without it. Stunning performer and essential for good macro work. So, from my point of view I don't see choosing between a 28-90 zoom and a fast 90mm fixed lens. They are useful for VERY different situations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gib_robinson Posted July 4, 2006 Share #24 Posted July 4, 2006 Ravi, If you have a local dealer who stocks a range of lenses, put them on your R9 and make some images. No one can tell you what the lenses feel like on your camera or to use in the field. I love having the 28-90. It's my usual walk-around lens. It's on my camera more than any other lens. But, if I need speed, I have a very good f/2 90mm. It's pre-APO but wonderful for portraits and fast enough for indoor work. It's easy to find and relatively cheap ($350-450 USD). I also own the 100 macro. Couldn't do without it. Stunning performer and essential for good macro work. So, from my point of view I don't see choosing between a 28-90 zoom and a fast 90mm fixed lens or the 100 f/2.8. They are each extremely useful for VERY different situations. If I were you, I'd look for a used 90 f/2.0 first. If you think you want the blistering clarity and contrast of APO glass and have the cash, go for it. Or get the 100 macro too. You lose a stop but gain great macro capability. If you like shooting outdoors where f/4.5 is very workable, try the zoom. It's a great lens. Puts claims it produces images as good as the 90 APO. If so, you get a lot for your $. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest user8952 Posted July 4, 2006 Share #25 Posted July 4, 2006 in my opinion, 90mm ist too close to your 70mm lens (wich I would keep). buy a used 135mm instead - a great lens for shooting people, and quite cheap second hand (it is no longer produced...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
symmetron Posted July 4, 2006 Share #26 Posted July 4, 2006 Consider buying a used 90mm Summicron (non-ASPH) or 90mm Elmarit. They're pretty cheap these days and the Elmarit is rated very high. Either can be had for about $500-$700 depending on condition. Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share #27 Posted July 9, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) hi All, Well I had a good day shopping yesterday ... And many thanks to everyone who gave advice - it was all very useful. I was even more confused half way through the day, after playing with: 80mm f1.4 90mm f2 100mm Macro 70-180 f2.8 zoom Leica CL with 40 & 90mm lenses M6, M7 & MP My conclusions (for me): * 70-180 zoom - would be perfect apart from the weight * 80mm f1.4 - after a few mins of holding to eye and playing, my fingers started to tire - but it very closely matches my "eye" * 100mm Macro - pushes you too far away from (human) subject but I loved the macro. Large throw for focusing was not a problem. * Leica CL - I liked it till I picked up an M - now no longer a consideration * M's - my first real play with all three - I loved them - I think I am hooked So the final purchases * Apo 90mm f2 with ROM (could not refuse price of £799) * Leica R8 winder (it now changes handling of camera and I will re-asses the 80mm f1.4) * Eyecup and other odds and sods ! ! ! A N D ! ! ! * M6TTL but I havent decided on lens for it - either 75 or 90. That will be another shopping experience PS - I havent told the wife yet about the M6! I shall wait for a suitable opportunity - like when she buys a house, or Manolo Blahnik shoes - whichever is more expensive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted July 9, 2006 Share #28 Posted July 9, 2006 Where did you find such a varied stock of kit, Ravi? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm1912 Posted July 9, 2006 Share #29 Posted July 9, 2006 Quite a shopping trip. Enjoy your new gear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share #30 Posted July 9, 2006 Hi Andy Richard Caplan for most of it and the M6 from a shop near Holborn. Service from Caplan's was very good and the prices were good. There was also an MP and M7 in superb condition there with a single owner history - but I got a less good condition M6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHAG Posted July 9, 2006 Share #31 Posted July 9, 2006 And what do you think of the Vario 80-200, everybody ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptomsu Posted July 11, 2006 Share #32 Posted July 11, 2006 Hi All, OK, here are a couple of requests for advice from the "Senior Mitglied" here:- I have a R9 with the 28-70mm f3.5-f4.5 zoom lens. I prefer taking pictures of people. Now should I buy:- 28-90mm f2.8-f4.5 zoom lens to replace it or 90mm f2 as an addition? Both cost about the same, so how good is the 28-90 zoom in reality? Or should I go for the extra speed? I have already decided not to buy the DMR. A few cost calculations show that it is about the same cost as buying, developing and printing about 250 colour print films which will take me about 5 years. Instead I will wait 5 years and see if there is a full frame sensor coming out in that time. Thanks Ravi Although I really like the 2/90 ASPH very much I would go for the 28-90, since it has great quality and gives you so much flexibility. Some advice - do not start these cost comparisons on the DMR, you do NOT know what you are missing!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted July 11, 2006 Share #33 Posted July 11, 2006 I would look at the 80-200/4 Vario ROM. OK, it's only f4 wide open, but that's ok unless you're shooting very low light. Less of an issue if you have a DMR. The 80-200 would add alot more flexibility to your setup and is one of the bargains (if there are any for leica) in the R lens lineup. I've had my 80-200 for a couple of years and it has given me great results and been fantastic value. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsolomon Posted July 12, 2006 Share #34 Posted July 12, 2006 i would vote for the 135 2.8 , a VERY reasonable lens on the used market, and like me you can have leica "Rom it" for $200. my personal favorite all around - one lens to carry is the 80 1.4.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwatcher Posted July 12, 2006 Share #35 Posted July 12, 2006 Guy, although a little bit off topic pls allow me to come shortly back to brightscreens view magnifier for the R9: when mounted, is it fixed or can you "flap" it ? Unfortunately I can't identify this on brightscreens homepage... best - Klaus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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