Photon-hunter
Established
Hi to you all!!
I am considering the purchase of the RD-1(even after all the horror stories of misalignements, frameline accuracy, hot pixels, epson crappy post-sale service, etc...). Truth is, it looks like a fantastic machine and the level of satisfaction of the owners seems to be quite high.
I allready own some leica glass, 50 Cron(latest), 35 Cron ASPH and 90 Elmarit. I never need to go any wider than 35, so i dont consider the purchase of the 28 Cron a great thing as I would be using it only for the RD-1, giving me a field of view(around 40 if I´m not wrong) that im not very fond of. I am thinking about buying the Tri-Elmar. great light travel kit , one camera and one lense (or maybe throw in the 90 elmarit too) for when you dont really need fast lenses, plus would allow me to use the 28 frame lines in the camera from time to time (and maybe get used to a strange-to-me-focal-length). It seems as the perfect travel lense for this camera. Does anybody have any experience with this camera-lense combination. Any known issues?
Thanks in advance for your kind responses.
Good light 2 u all...
Erik.
I am considering the purchase of the RD-1(even after all the horror stories of misalignements, frameline accuracy, hot pixels, epson crappy post-sale service, etc...). Truth is, it looks like a fantastic machine and the level of satisfaction of the owners seems to be quite high.
I allready own some leica glass, 50 Cron(latest), 35 Cron ASPH and 90 Elmarit. I never need to go any wider than 35, so i dont consider the purchase of the 28 Cron a great thing as I would be using it only for the RD-1, giving me a field of view(around 40 if I´m not wrong) that im not very fond of. I am thinking about buying the Tri-Elmar. great light travel kit , one camera and one lense (or maybe throw in the 90 elmarit too) for when you dont really need fast lenses, plus would allow me to use the 28 frame lines in the camera from time to time (and maybe get used to a strange-to-me-focal-length). It seems as the perfect travel lense for this camera. Does anybody have any experience with this camera-lense combination. Any known issues?
Thanks in advance for your kind responses.
Good light 2 u all...
Erik.
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Ed Schwartzreic
Well-known
Erik,
The R-D1 and the Tri Elmar are a great combination, except for the slowness of the lens. When I travel with the R-D1, unless there is a particular need* for a certain focal length, I take the Tri Elmar, plus a fast lens such as the old 35/1.4, or 50/1.4. I rarely use anything very long, so the 75mm effective magnification on the Tri Elmar's 50 is enough. It is a really nice lens. I have the first version, have put Luz Konermann's STEER on it to help me differentiate between the focus ring and the focal length one. The first version is cheaper. I have not had any issues with this set-up at all.
*If I was going to shoot a stage performance in my travels I might take a 90/2, or if I was to do the inside of a cathedral, the CZ 12.
Hope this helps.
Ed
The R-D1 and the Tri Elmar are a great combination, except for the slowness of the lens. When I travel with the R-D1, unless there is a particular need* for a certain focal length, I take the Tri Elmar, plus a fast lens such as the old 35/1.4, or 50/1.4. I rarely use anything very long, so the 75mm effective magnification on the Tri Elmar's 50 is enough. It is a really nice lens. I have the first version, have put Luz Konermann's STEER on it to help me differentiate between the focus ring and the focal length one. The first version is cheaper. I have not had any issues with this set-up at all.
*If I was going to shoot a stage performance in my travels I might take a 90/2, or if I was to do the inside of a cathedral, the CZ 12.
Hope this helps.
Ed
JohnL
Very confused
Remember that a 28mm lens on the RD1 has the FOV of a 42mm lens on a 35mm film camera. Similarly, a 35mm lens has the FOV of 52.5mm, and a 50mm lens is equivalent to a 75mm. If this suits you, then the E3 might be what you want, but for most it would probably be on the long side on the RD1.
FPjohn
Well-known
near normal
near normal
Hello:
Are there not at least two breeds of rff shooters-The near normal to telefoto and the wide to normal? Hence the M2/M3 divide and endless agony over finder clutter. The TriElmar RD1 combination must have occurred to many of the M3 persuation. I wonder if there has been a flurry of new TriElmar sales.
yours
Frank
near normal
Hello:
Are there not at least two breeds of rff shooters-The near normal to telefoto and the wide to normal? Hence the M2/M3 divide and endless agony over finder clutter. The TriElmar RD1 combination must have occurred to many of the M3 persuation. I wonder if there has been a flurry of new TriElmar sales.
yours
Frank
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Sean Reid
Guest
It does seem like a good idea for work where F/4 is fast enough. I can't believe I didn't think of testing it sooner but I've just requested a copy to test on the R-D1.
Cheers,
Sean
Cheers,
Sean
AlexC
Established
I second Ed's comments. Unfortunately I had to sell my Tri-Elmar to make up for some other purchases, but it was definitely a great match for the R-D1.
I usually also brought along a faster lens, sometimes the CV 28/1.9 or Canon 50/1.2, depending on where I was headed. Still, with careful use of higher ISOs, a steady hand, and post-processing, f/4 can go a long way in moderately low light too.
I usually also brought along a faster lens, sometimes the CV 28/1.9 or Canon 50/1.2, depending on where I was headed. Still, with careful use of higher ISOs, a steady hand, and post-processing, f/4 can go a long way in moderately low light too.
oldheader
Newbie
Greetings,
Greetings,
I have used the Tri-Elmar (version 1) on my R-D1 with good results, very useful lens for travelling light. My only niggle is the somewhat confusing location of the focusing and focal length rings so close together. I wasn't aware there was a device called "Steer" available to help differentiate the rings.
Full disclosure, I have placed a classified for sale post for this lens on the forum.
Bill L.
Greetings,
I have used the Tri-Elmar (version 1) on my R-D1 with good results, very useful lens for travelling light. My only niggle is the somewhat confusing location of the focusing and focal length rings so close together. I wasn't aware there was a device called "Steer" available to help differentiate the rings.
Full disclosure, I have placed a classified for sale post for this lens on the forum.
Bill L.
Ed Schwartzreic
Well-known
I got my Tri Elmar 1st version used, and made sure that it clicked into its three focal lengths securely and positively. The first version had problems in this area more than the 2nd, from what I heard. One should test this out before buying.
Ed
Ed
Photon-hunter
Established
Well...
I guess we might be getting a "tri-Elmar/RD-1" review from Sean......!!!
Massive accumulation of obligations..... :angel:
I guess we might be getting a "tri-Elmar/RD-1" review from Sean......!!!
Massive accumulation of obligations..... :angel:
FPjohn
Well-known
Hexanon
Hexanon
Hello:
Has anyone had experience with the dual focal length hexanon on the RD-1?
yours
Frank
Hexanon
Hello:
Has anyone had experience with the dual focal length hexanon on the RD-1?
yours
Frank
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tlianza
Guest
Tri-elmar + RD1 good combination but....
Tri-elmar + RD1 good combination but....
I routinely use the tri-elmar on the RD-1. Keep in mind that it is heavier and longer than a typical single focal length lens. The fact that the rangefinder isn't automatically keyed to the focal length requires that you keep on your toes when using this lens. I tested my tri-elmar on film when I first got it and found it performed quite well. You shouldn't have any problems with this combination. The length of the lens makes it a little inconvient to pack in a bag, but then again you don't need three lenses.
Tri-elmar + RD1 good combination but....
I routinely use the tri-elmar on the RD-1. Keep in mind that it is heavier and longer than a typical single focal length lens. The fact that the rangefinder isn't automatically keyed to the focal length requires that you keep on your toes when using this lens. I tested my tri-elmar on film when I first got it and found it performed quite well. You shouldn't have any problems with this combination. The length of the lens makes it a little inconvient to pack in a bag, but then again you don't need three lenses.
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Sean Reid
Guest
Photon-hunter said:Well...
I guess we might be getting a "tri-Elmar/RD-1" review from Sean......!!!
Massive accumulation of obligations..... :angel:
Yes, I should know next week if they can get one to me. Of course, there's already good input here from forum members who own the lens.
Cheers,
Sean