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
The second is a Silver-Sided Skipper on the Buddlei bush
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
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.)
Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
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Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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