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Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 4 Days Ago
Replies: 11
Views: 653
Posted By roundg
Low contrast, low resolution and prone to flare...

Low contrast, low resolution and prone to flare is the character of the lens. So don't waste your time to looking for a really mint copy and expect something different (as I ever did).

IMHO, Sonnar...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 331
Posted By roundg
they are identical in hardware. Leica tunes the...

they are identical in hardware. Leica tunes the FW slightly. But basically they are the same unless u want to pay more.

for me, no point to get the leica version.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 05-03-2013
Replies: 29
Views: 979
Posted By roundg
this is a good lens. I did some compare test...

this is a good lens. I did some compare test recently on one copy with very clean glass. the following are some center crop. Wild open shows low contrast but F2.8 sees good improvement. Wild open...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 04-29-2013
Replies: 18
Views: 978
Posted By roundg
don't expect too much from the elmar 35. It's a...

don't expect too much from the elmar 35. It's a lovely small lens, but the resolution is poor and the the IQ out of the center drop very fast. It's also very prone to flare.

On all aspects, the LTM...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-16-2013
Replies: 31
Views: 1,610
Posted By roundg
cycling in SH about 17 years ago. I usually rode...

cycling in SH about 17 years ago. I usually rode from Xujiahui to Shanghai Zoo and tried to make it as fast as I can --- about 15min, really crazy.

I like the second pic most, glad to see there is...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 04-10-2013
Replies: 1,384
Views: 245,085
Posted By roundg
wow, a real black beauty.First time I see a black...

wow, a real black beauty.First time I see a black SBOOI.
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 04-10-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 503
Posted By roundg
If you don't have the experience or right tools,...

If you don't have the experience or right tools, don't DIY. replacing the curtain is not that expensive, around 100USD (At Youxin Ye). it would make the final total cost still below 200USD -- sweet...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-08-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 486
Posted By roundg
Cle with 40 is sufficient. You may add either one...

Cle with 40 is sufficient. You may add either one wider or tele lens depends on your taste. These days I am using a 35 90combo.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-06-2013
Replies: 6,909
Views: 1,810,912
Posted By roundg
Voigtlander 21mm is brighter but has higher...

Voigtlander 21mm is brighter but has higher distortion.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 04-05-2013
Replies: 17
Views: 1,004
Posted By roundg
You should sell the m2 . As it's much easier to...

You should sell the m2 . As it's much easier to buy a m2 back than a iiig.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 03-25-2013
Replies: 19
Views: 1,043
Posted By roundg
glad to see it turned out to be a smooth deal....

glad to see it turned out to be a smooth deal. The summicron itself is worth more than what you paid. Congratulations! I am a big fan for collapsible Summicron.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-25-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 733
Posted By roundg
Noctilux is much harder to find than a Summilux....

Noctilux is much harder to find than a Summilux. Also 28/50 combo is more versatile than 35/50. If u feel the Noct is too heavy for everyday carry, you can always add a Elmar-m 50/2.8 anytime,...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 03-22-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 348
Posted By roundg
Hi Bill, Thanks for the kind reply. I read from...

Hi Bill,

Thanks for the kind reply.

I read from some article that Leica intentionally made the DOF center arrow off an angle from the 12 o'clock postion on LTM body for easy read. When this...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 03-21-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 348
Posted By roundg
Of coz the lens is in corrct locked positon.

Of coz the lens is in corrct locked positon.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 03-21-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 348
Posted By roundg
HELP! misaligned Summicron Collapsible?

I just got my Summicron Coll from Service and found the dot indicating the aperture and the triangle indicating the center of the depth of view are not aligned. I never notice it before, but on my...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-21-2013
Replies: 6,909
Views: 1,810,912
Posted By roundg
A chrome M7 is a very neat and sexy camera.

A chrome M7 is a very neat and sexy camera.
Forum: Fuji X Series 03-12-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 1,567
Posted By roundg
IF fuji can come out 1) X-pro2 or Xe -2 by adding...

IF fuji can come out
1) X-pro2 or Xe -2 by adding the digital split image focusing, it can attract many M lens user to upgrade from M8 or other EVIL.
2) a full frame -- people will hesitate between...
Forum: Fuji X Series 03-12-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 1,567
Posted By roundg
It says that X-M1 is an entry level rather than...

It says that X-M1 is an entry level rather than dedicated camera for leica glasses. While Fuji definitely has the capability to develop such a camera, I can't see any reason or they have the resource...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 03-10-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 412
Posted By roundg
You can check with Youxin Ye. He did some very...

You can check with Youxin Ye. He did some very nice job to remove the haze in my Rigid Summicron.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-06-2013
Replies: 16
Views: 768
Posted By roundg
V4 is an overall better lens.

V4 is an overall better lens.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 03-05-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 522
Posted By roundg
This one is in my watch list. Yes, it's a quite...

This one is in my watch list. Yes, it's a quite complete setup.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-04-2013
Replies: 30
Views: 1,247
Posted By roundg
Leica may consider their X1/X2 as the digital...

Leica may consider their X1/X2 as the digital version of the screw mount If.

I completely agree with you. And M8/9 just too fat to feel right.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-04-2013
Replies: 16
Views: 768
Posted By roundg
2.8 is a better lens than 3.5. but at 5.6, they...

2.8 is a better lens than 3.5.

but at 5.6, they are very close. I have both lens and keep both.
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 03-03-2013
Replies: 2
Views: 353
Posted By roundg
it's a very good deal for the 7SII. normally a...

it's a very good deal for the 7SII. normally a black one goes for 250USD.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 02-26-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,002
Posted By roundg
Crocodile leather can last much longer than calf...

Crocodile leather can last much longer than calf leather. but any normal leather can last longer than the digital camera itself.
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 02-18-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 563
Posted By roundg
M-Rokkor 40mm has 40.5 filter thread, the filter...

M-Rokkor 40mm has 40.5 filter thread, the filter or third party hood are nothing difficult to find.

The original rubber hood of the Rokkor may not easy to find and rubber does age. on the other...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-05-2013
Replies: 6,909
Views: 1,810,912
Posted By roundg
this is something really stunning.

this is something really stunning.
Forum: Canon RF 02-05-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 816
Posted By roundg
canon 35/2.8 is a very good lens even wide open.

canon 35/2.8 is a very good lens even wide open.
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 01-31-2013
Replies: 172
Views: 17,940
Posted By roundg
no need to guess. It's should be identical to...

no need to guess. It's should be identical to current LTM CV50/1.5
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 01-31-2013
Replies: 172
Views: 17,940
Posted By roundg
THe LTM version originally were prices at 359USD...

THe LTM version originally were prices at 359USD at cameraquest when it's released. Now cameraquest is selling some old stock at USD799.

Considering all the factors including the inflation in these...
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 01-31-2013
Replies: 172
Views: 17,940
Posted By roundg
Thank Tom A. for the updates. Glad that it's not...

Thank Tom A. for the updates. Glad that it's not a limited edition lens (I think they should make some LE screw mount though. Can u send the message to the Cosina team?)

now the question left is...
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 01-31-2013
Replies: 172
Views: 17,940
Posted By roundg
hope it's not limited edition version. I will buy...

hope it's not limited edition version. I will buy the chrome one.
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 01-29-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,462
Posted By roundg
2500 for a non full frame lens? not for me.

2500 for a non full frame lens? not for me.
Forum: Canon RF 01-24-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 595
Posted By roundg
They are maybe two of the best lens that Canon...

They are maybe two of the best lens that Canon made. 35/1.5 is soft wide open. But it's powerful in low light and the color is beautiful.

50/1.4 is quite close to an early summilux...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 01-23-2013
Replies: 30
Views: 1,635
Posted By roundg
IMHO, I think Luigi just inherit the way he cut...

IMHO, I think Luigi just inherit the way he cut and make the case from the film camera time. While his method is perfect for film cameras, he may need to consider re-design for new digital cameras. I...
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 01-23-2013
Replies: 49
Views: 2,460
Posted By roundg
Fuji's roadmap just can't catch up with our Joe's...

Fuji's roadmap just can't catch up with our Joe's pace.
Forum: Canon RF 01-22-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 915
Posted By roundg
I had this lens before. Its resolution is poor...

I had this lens before. Its resolution is poor really. For sharp pic, u need to go to least F5.6. But it produced some of my best pictures in low light.

And the building quality is exceptional good...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 01-22-2013
Replies: 19
Views: 1,111
Posted By roundg
any Rf made in Japan in 1960 easily surpass the...

any Rf made in Japan in 1960 easily surpass the quality of these rare cameras.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 01-22-2013
Replies: 19
Views: 1,111
Posted By roundg
I don't think these camera has any high...

I don't think these camera has any high collection value. They are rare because they are not successful in market and low performance.
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 01-21-2013
Replies: 30
Views: 1,635
Posted By roundg
it's common with Luigi's case design. I won't...

it's common with Luigi's case design. I won't call it's a defect but it's designed to be. the top on the LCD cut can't be too narrow especially the part under the VF, if u are using the thick leather...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 01-19-2013
Replies: 0
Views: 262
Posted By roundg
which Amedeo adpter for my contax 50 sonnar 1.5 lens?

I just bought a contax RF 50mm 1.5 sonnar and plan to use it on my leica bodies. Here are some questions,
1) if I buy the adapter for Contax rangefinder 39mm Leica Screw Mount adapter, may I use it...
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 01-16-2013
Replies: 73
Views: 9,282
Posted By roundg
if you check the pic I uploaded early, it's...

if you check the pic I uploaded early, it's exactly a Ver 3 on the Xe1 with the Fuji adapter. No problem at all.

if you don't need the adapter's build in lens adjustment, you can use any 3rd party...
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 01-15-2013
Replies: 73
Views: 9,282
Posted By roundg
Agree. It's very close now. Sadly that XE1/Xpro1...

Agree. It's very close now.

Sadly that XE1/Xpro1 can't be upgrade to the digital split image focusing via firmware. The feature need the build in phase detection in CMOS. But hope (and I think they...
Forum: Canon RF 01-09-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 915
Posted By roundg
I think the price could make a happy deal for...

I think the price could make a happy deal for someone. I used to have one copy of the lens before. Low resolution wide open and even step down to F4. But I took several very pleasing pictures with...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 01-08-2013
Replies: 30
Views: 1,270
Posted By roundg
1/1.7. very disappointing

1/1.7. very disappointing
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 01-08-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 396
Posted By roundg
yes it's a good price for a later 3 lug version.

yes it's a good price for a later 3 lug version.
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 01-03-2013
Replies: 15
Views: 1,159
Posted By roundg
I never put more than 2 body into my hadley pro....

I never put more than 2 body into my hadley pro. It's not a bag to carry to heavy items.
Forum: Fuji X Series 01-01-2013
Replies: 5
Views: 1,347
Posted By roundg
agree, it's definitely the best camera of the...

agree, it's definitely the best camera of the year. Fully replace my R-D1.
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 12-26-2012
Replies: 73
Views: 9,282
Posted By roundg
Thanks. This a version 3, Canada Summciron 35mm....

Thanks. This a version 3, Canada Summciron 35mm. It's a stellar performer and And its current price is still affordable.
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 12-25-2012
Replies: 73
Views: 9,282
Posted By roundg
Here is the happy ending of the story. I got a...

Here is the happy ending of the story. I got a X-E1 with the Fuji M adapter 1 week ago. I use only Leica lens on it and find it's a real pleasure to use. OK it doesn't have the peaking and even the...
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