tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423901.post7974115336868781098..comments2024-03-28T19:19:12.154-06:00Comments on Photography & Vintage Film Cameras: VoicesMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776670666673938282noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423901.post-44124538978737790832017-11-03T20:29:29.551-06:002017-11-03T20:29:29.551-06:00Thanks for that link. Always worth paying attenti...Thanks for that link. Always worth paying attention to Dante Stella. I'm pleased to see that he says there is not likely to be a noticeable focusing error using the wide angle and normal lenses at f2 or more. That pretty much agrees with my experience so far. He also notes that there are a lot of other variables affecting focal accuracy. Given the dim contrast of all my old rangefinders I generally feel lucky to get somewhere near correct focus. Partly for that reason, I most often give priority to dof whenever possible. I'm thinking one thing I could do would be to set up a test with the same Soviet lens on both the Leica and the FED or Zorki at close range to see if there is any detectable difference in a high-res scan.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00776670666673938282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423901.post-11407778815993239682017-11-03T16:23:08.681-06:002017-11-03T16:23:08.681-06:00I think I had originally heard about the “incompat...I think I had originally heard about the “incompatibility” issues on a podcast, but I also did some deep diving on the inter webs and found this...<br /><br />http://www.dantestella.com/technical/compat.html<br /><br />But from all I’ve heard, it seems to be an inconsistent fault... no doubt due to the fluctuations in Russian quality control.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423901.post-35700056387077371082017-11-01T12:18:59.226-06:002017-11-01T12:18:59.226-06:00I searched around a bit regarding Soviet/Leica com...I searched around a bit regarding Soviet/Leica compatibility. There was nothing mentioned regard the actual thread compatibility, but I did find several references to focal length differences. As I said above, I have seen no problem with my two favorite Soviet lenses, the J-12 and the collapsible I-22, but I do tend to shoot them at small apertures.<br /><br />The suggestion about Canon lenses does seem a good one. They are often priced lower than comparable Leica lenses and they have a very good reputation.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00776670666673938282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423901.post-50293532039327576032017-11-01T11:42:09.096-06:002017-11-01T11:42:09.096-06:00Quite not quiet....:-)Quite not quiet....:-)JR Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423901.post-36317899280854214412017-11-01T11:41:01.210-06:002017-11-01T11:41:01.210-06:00Canon LTM lenses are quiet good too and they are n...Canon LTM lenses are quiet good too and they are not all that expensive. I own two and use them on my Leica M7 and M-P often.JR Smithhttp://www.fogdog-photography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423901.post-84013727338083707882017-11-01T11:29:57.639-06:002017-11-01T11:29:57.639-06:00That's interesting about the threads. I haven...That's interesting about the threads. I haven't had a problem with the J-12 or the Industar 22, but my Industar 50 showed some resistance to screwing on, so I did not force it.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00776670666673938282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423901.post-42640504002442525822017-11-01T11:23:37.736-06:002017-11-01T11:23:37.736-06:00First, I agree with Mr. Grey about the cabinet.
S...First, I agree with Mr. Grey about the cabinet.<br /><br />Secondly, I've heard that the threads on the Russian lenses are just ever so slightly different than the native Leica lenses... therefore if you shoot them any wider than 5.6 an eagle eye may notice some focus issues. <br /><br />Congrats on your continuing GAS.<br /><br />BTW, I also love the cat photo. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423901.post-33400432145414662142017-11-01T09:58:54.814-06:002017-11-01T09:58:54.814-06:00My frugality will likely trump my self indulgence ...My frugality will likely trump my self indulgence regarding Leica lenses. They seem to go for two or three times what I paid for the body. Luckily, I hold the Soviet lenses in high regard.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00776670666673938282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423901.post-10737841196658714542017-11-01T09:56:37.319-06:002017-11-01T09:56:37.319-06:00Congratulations! Enjoy that Leica!Congratulations! Enjoy that Leica!JR Smithhttp://www.fogdog-photography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423901.post-47801672836063650502017-11-01T09:48:46.728-06:002017-11-01T09:48:46.728-06:00First, your lawyer's cabinet is exactly what I...First, your lawyer's cabinet is exactly what I've wanted for ages to house and display my cameras.<br /><br />Second, as frugal as you've been all the years I've followed your blog, I'm surprised that you woke up one day with Leica lust, and that you fulfilled it!<br /><br />I really enjoy the photo of the cat. I enjoy how the film's grain and the cat's fur interact with each other. Jim Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941665968757241278noreply@blogger.com