Leica R future (cross post)

[sirvine]

I wonder if the $8,995 15mm/2.8 ASPH Leica R is really better than the 1800$ Nikon 14-24/2.8, at least to the point where it is still worth the use a prime.

As a G mount lens, isn't the 14-24 limited to use on Nikon bodies? I know there is a lot of excitement about the high ISO performance of the D3, but it still plays to the plastic-fantastic, smeared detail look. Leica is the only non-MF platform that does the kind of detail that you want for an ultrawide, IMHO.

 

[robmac]

There is a G-EOS adapter (www.16-9.net) available - or you can make your own.

 

[woodyspedden]

There is a G-EOS adapter (www.16-9.net) available - or you can make your own.

Hey Rob

It is unclear as to whether there is really a G to EOS adapter. I ordered and paid for mine some months back and have not received the adapter nor any communications regarding it. Not really concerned about Husband, he seems a reliable guy. But having said that those considering using this option should be sure the adapter is available.

Woody

 

[Guy Mancuso]

Easier to just buy the Nikon body

 

[jaapv]

Simplistic thinking, Guy....:ROTFL::ROTFL::ROTFL:

 

[Guy Mancuso]

Why kill yourself is my thought. I really hated the adapter solution but it did serve it's purpose and I'm so glad to get away from that . Not sure i really will ever go back to it .

 

[robmac]

You could (buy the Nikon), but despite my lack of love for stop-down, not so sure I want to spill out $5K (if it were even avail at moment in Canuckistan) for a D3 vs by trusty $3800 1Ds2 quite yet.

There does seem to be a hold-up in getting units out, but you could always go this route - with any old Nikon-EOS adapter:

http://michel.thoby.free.fr/Adaptat...nual-Stop_setting_on_the_Nik-EOS_adapter.html

 

[Maggie O]

I went looking for info on the DMR but couldn't find any on Leica's website. Is it an abandoned product now?

 

[robsteve]

I went looking for info on the DMR but couldn't find any on Leica's website. Is it an abandoned product now?

It was a limited edition first run and sold out Imakon made the first batch of 5,000 and when Imakon and Hasselblad merged I doubt they were interested in making more.

If you follow the links to download info, you will come up with the page with all the DMR info:

http://en.leica-camera.com/service/downloads/single_lens_reflex_cameras/digital-modul-r/index.html

 

[Maggie O]

Well, that's a shame.

Thanks for the pointers and info.

 

[robsteve]

Well, that's a shame.

Thanks for the pointers and info.

You can still buy them used if you are interested in one.

Robert

 

[Maggie O]

Oh, not in the market for one, I was just curious.

 

[sinwen]

If I followed correctly you can find it here :

http://www2.photim.com/NewCmd/article.xml?ref=BAGUE