kemal_mumcu
Well-known
I like the way the lens looks, draws and costs! Seems like a nice alternative to the lux21.
rizraz
Established
Tom A,
Thanks for sharing.
Looks good...... got to save for another 21 into my collection.
Thanks for sharing.
Looks good...... got to save for another 21 into my collection.
umcelinho
Marcelo
Thanks for sharing all these photos, Tom!
Really promising, i'm excited about it! it looks as long as a 21/2.8 Biogon mounted on the R4M, the hood really makes it look bigger than it really is.
So far I like what I see and can't wait for them to hit he market...
Really promising, i'm excited about it! it looks as long as a 21/2.8 Biogon mounted on the R4M, the hood really makes it look bigger than it really is.
So far I like what I see and can't wait for them to hit he market...
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
I'm gonna have to figure out a way to hack one of these onto a Nikon RF.
Phil Forrest
Phil Forrest
kosta_g
Well-known
i'm really looking forward to this lens. I've long wanted a faster 21mm lens. though i love the 4.5 for it's straightness, excellent resolution and size. is the perfect partner to the c-sonnar imo.
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
I did shoot some more Ektar 100 this week. We were in Maine and Vermont (Portland Maine for the Leica Historical Society meeting). Will try to get them done in the next day or so - and post.
magicianhisoka
Well-known
kemal_mumcu
Well-known
Shooting colour now??? Nice. Is this a whim or permanent change? Nice shots from Japan by the way.
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
It is temporary - bought some Ektar 100 in Tokyo a couple of weeks ago. This year might be a heavy color shooting year - at least 6-7 rolls! I also wanted to see how well the 21f1.8 handled it - and it does it very well. Still amazed at the lack of vignetting - and the quality of the f1.8-f2.0 images. It is not a small lens - but I find it very comfortable to handle on the R4M or any M camera. Yes, you can see parts of the barrel in the viewfinder of the R4M or MP/M6 0,58 - but it is after all a f1.8 wide-angle and you cant really make one that is compact without compromising image quality!
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
Kanazawa Castle Garden. Bessa R4M and Ultron 21mm f1.8, probably stopped down to around 5.6 -8. Note the lack of vignetting here! Ektar 100
sparrow6224
Well-known
Tom what do you shoot the Ektar at? I've found it behaves better outdoors shot at 64 or 80. Do you develop your own color?
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
I rate it at 100 - and even then I find it a bit "dense". Should try it @ 125 instead. I rarely shoot color so I have it developed at one of the few remaining labs in town - actually named "The Lab".
sparrow6224
Well-known
Tom, do you shoot Ektar at 100 or lower? I've had better luck shooting it at 80 and in bright light, 64. Your shots look great so of course inquiring minds want to know.
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
Portland, Maine. Nicely restored MGB. I shot it at f1.8 (1/2000s) just to see how well the lens handled the shallow depth of field. Focus is on the MGB emblem. Ektar 100 @ 100.
fuwen
Well-known
Impressive!
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
Ektar 100, Bessa R4M and the Ultron 21f1.8. Vermont "colors"
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
Ed and Julie's "den" - become my smoking room when we stayed there! Ektar 100, Bessa R4M and Ultron 21mm f1.8, stopped down to about f8 or 11.
magicianhisoka
Well-known
Thanks a lot for the photos Tom. Now I have to work a couple of extra jobs on the side to save up for this impressive baby :/
bwcolor
Veteran
Looks like a good stablemate for the Zeiss 21mm f/4.5c.
Jamie Pillers
Skeptic
The head bartender's website Cameraquest.com has had the announcement up for awhile now. And he's taking deposits now I believe.