Yes, I've used the Leica 25/1.4 lens. That friend is under strict
instruction to never let me touch that lens again.
AG
On Wednesday, September 1, 2010, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> John,
>
> There is the Leica D Summilux 25mm f/1.4 lens from Panasonic which gives
> autofocus, etc, with Oly 4/3 to the best of my knowledge. Around 900USD new.
> Nathan used to have one. I think one of Ken's friends also has one.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Hudson" <OM4T@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 6:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] I don't expect this
>
>
>>
>> Is there a dedicated lens for the E3 equal to the fixed focus 50/1.4 for
>> the
>> OM film cameras? The digital Olympus 50/2 macro for the E3 is a joy to use
>> and the results are stunning but at an equivalent 100mm focal length for
>> the
>> film camera, the 50/2 is not a suitable compromise for a "normal" lens.
>>
>> The 12-60 on the E3 generates images second to none but the 50/2 macro up
>> front is simpler to use and is much less bulky.
>>
>> In an attempt to revert back to simplicity ................. a 50mm / f1.4
>> Summilux on a digitial M3 body is a dream ....... what might be
>> recommended
>> for a retro minded OM user who does not want to lug around a wunderbrik
>> ..... ?
>>
>> This line of questioning was generated this evening with my wife when we
>> were discussing our upcoming visit to the the UK to whoop it up at my
>> mother-in-law's 100th birthday in two week's time along with my mother's
>> just celebrated 96th birthday. I suggested that I go kitted out with my
>> OM4T
>> and some film. My wife opined that I need to see a shrink ! She feels that
>> chimping with digital is way more advantageous over having to wait a day
>> or
>> three for the return of processed slides or print film.
>>
>> Waddya have to say ?
>>
>> jh
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <NSURIT@xxxxxxx>
>> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 6:50 PM
>> Subject: Re: [OM] I don't expect this
>>
>>
>>>
>>> In a message dated 9/1/2010 4:46:01 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
>>> ken@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>>>
>>> Sure, but that 80-200/2.8 won't work on your OM-3Ti.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Am I missing something? Bill Barber
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