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Summarex on the G1

Cindy Flood

Super Moderator
I had begged Santa to bring me an adapter. Lo and behold, Santa John Milich delivered an adapter to me late this afternoon. I didn't have time or light to go anywhere, but I put the Summarex on the G1 and went out the door. I hope to find some better material tomorrow and also to try the 12mm Helier and my 50 f/1.5 Summarit.

G1 and Summarex







Thank you Santa John.:p
 

Terry

New member
Cindy,
I think Santa might have mine waiting for me when I arrive in NY on Christmas day. Looking forward to seeing how you fare with the 12mm. I have a bunch of CVs all in LTM to play with while waiting for the M mount version. Where in AZ are you. Behind the towers it looks somewhat like the top of pinnacle peak but I really can't place then where you would be shooting from.
 

Cindy Flood

Super Moderator
Cindy,
I didn't ask you how it was focusing this lens?
Terry, It is really easy. I used the viewfinder and then zoomed in. I am getting used to doing it that way. I like Viveks waist-level focusing for stealth, but it doesn't work for me with a heavy lens like the Summarex.
The Summarex is heavy, though and I probably could do better on a tripod or monopod.

BTW, the Milich LTM to G1 adapter is a beautiful piece of work.
 

cmb_

Subscriber & Workshop Member
Cindy - I love this lens and you certainly put yours to good use! What f/stop on the last one?
 

monza

Active member
Very nice. :) May I ask what the distance was in the first shot?

When I was using my 105 Nikkor, the focus assist was a great help, although it makes for a shaky view. I'm wondering if Panasonic could fine tune that feature somewhat, so there could be a wider range of magnification.
 

Cindy Flood

Super Moderator
Very nice. :) May I ask what the distance was in the first shot?

When I was using my 105 Nikkor, the focus assist was a great help, although it makes for a shaky view. I'm wondering if Panasonic could fine tune that feature somewhat, so there could be a wider range of magnification.

Monza, I was about 5 feet away on the two closeup shots. It will be interesting when I have an M adapter and can put the extension tube on.
I did not have any trouble with the magnification. It is not a shaky view, it is a shaky me. I'm sure on a tripod I could be very exact even with a long lens like Summarex.
 

peterb

Member
Fabulous shots! Enjoy the optics.

TEB, I just left NY! Now on Cape Cod.

Have a great holiday all! Can't wait to see some of your shots.

Here's one I took during a blizzard a few days ago. (As you can see it's quite hardy in inclement weather!)

Enjoy.

Peter
 
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cmb_

Subscriber & Workshop Member
Nice Cindy. Try shooting the Summarex at f11 for a different look. It can handle it.
 

Cindy Flood

Super Moderator
Charles,
Thanks. I'll give it a try. I never use any lens aperture over f/8 (because of diffraction), so I never thought to try it.
 
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