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Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Playing with New Lens
From: ChrisB <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 28 Aug 2016 07:18:36 +0100
Nice shots, Jim, and you look well.  Have they tested the bits that your 
grandson removed?

Chris

> On 27 Aug 16, at 19:51, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> I received a 1984 Leica Elmarit-R 90mm lens yesterday, and have spent some 
> time today getting accustomed to it.  The first image explains why I am 
> limiting my activities.  My grandson removed two possible skin cancers from 
> my scalp on Thursday.  I'm not very attractive, but I was the only portrait 
> candidate available.
> 
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Portrait+with+Elmarit-R+90.JPG.html
>  
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Portrait+with+Elmarit-R+90.JPG.html>
> 
> The second is a Silver-Sided Skipper on the Buddlei bush
> 
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Silver+Sided+Skipper.JPG.html 
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Silver+Sided+Skipper.JPG.html>
> 
> The third is an unidentified very small yellow and black beetle
> 
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Yellow-Black+Beetle.JPG.html 
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Yellow-Black+Beetle.JPG.html>
> 
> My first impression is that it is sharper than the lenses that I have been 
> using, and the images crop nicely, an obvious advantage for photos of small 
> insects. As for portraits, supposedly handled well by this lens, I will await 
> a pretty subject before offering an opinion.  (The f/2 version is 
> specifically designed for portraits, but I chose the f/2.8 to keep the weight 
> down.)

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