Stuart´s R6

[leif e]

This is almost frustrating. Three new things (tools/toys) at once. 1) I bought Stuart´s R6 – new two me (lovely camera).
2) I´ve had a 2,8/90 Elmarit-R lying around for several weeks with no camera to try it on – new to me.
3) The first film I ran through the R6 also came in the mail the other day; Fujipan 400 CN - new to me.

And; I think I´m rather convinced and all three counts. This is a birch (I´m into trees). For those who´ve seen my rather wintery pics in the digital M forum, and wonder where the snow is, I say; check out the little hole.

Thanks Stuart.

leif e

[helenhill]

Beautiful Shot Indeed....

if I am not mistaken my beautiful M4 now LIVES in Norway

she's a Lady of the WORLD .... I'm sure you'll be a good papa

[helenhill]

I have been thinking about an M 90 elmarit
I realise you have an R /wonder how different their size is
how is it to walk about All day ?
its looks beautifully crisp, lovely detail

[leif e]

Darn! I was so keen to TELL you about the M4. (He´ll never paint a camera of mine again!) It IS a beauty!

I´ve only used the R-version of the 2,8/90 for a couple of days. Waiting for a neck strap, I carry the thing around in my hand, holding the lens. Works for me. Compared to more modern stuff, I guess it´s heavyish, but in a good way.

I´ll say hello to the Lady.

leif e

[leif e]

Let me add; I am actually considering an M-version myself.
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[helenhill]

Originally Posted by leif e

Darn! I was so keen to TELL you about the M4. (He´ll never paint a camera of mine again!) It IS a beauty!
I´ll say hello to the Lady.
leif e

...send her a kISS
Best to YOU & her...xxx !!!

[leif e]

Thanks, Helen!
leif e

[bensonga]

Congratulations on the R6 and 90 Elmarit Leif! Very nice photo of the birch bark.

I have the 90 Elmarit-R also and use it on my R8. It's a wonderful lens. Not too large, but with a nice heft.

Helen -- re your question about the M version. I don't have one, since I don't own an M camera, but here's what Erwin Puts says about this lens in the Leica Lens Compendium: "In 1980 the Wetzlar designers recomputed the 2.8/90 for the R again and created the best 2.8/90mm ever in the history of Leica (R and M)....The M-version arrived on the market in 1990, and is, even today, one of the best lenses in the Leica M stable."

I think you must get one! :-)

Gary

[Stuart Richardson]

Leif -- looks great! I am glad that you are using it to good advantage! I think you will really enjoy it...it is a great camera.

[leif e]

Stuart; thanks again! I´m well into roll #2 and there are actually a couple of snow-flakes I haven´t yet photographed. :-)
leif e

[Cindy Flood]

Congratulations on the new R6, Leif. I hope that you post some shots in the analogue thread. This shot is very nice.