The more I use this lens the more I love it. I have had sharper lenses but what this lens does with the rendering is something else. The more I use this lens, the more I am becoming a believer in rendering over clinical sharpness.
06-27-26
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I was trying to decide between this and the black and white version you posted.
While the black and white version is a beautiful example in tonal control, this color version takes the win. The colors are central to the mood and character of the shot. The intense blue of the headwrap is simply too gorgeous to lose in a B&W.
I really like this. It conveys a strong sense of an urban isolation moment. The contrast between the rigid architecture and the motion of a single person captures the classic essence of street photography.
Thanks JT. I'll try to post a photograph of the lens and its macro adapter fitted to an M9 alongside a DR Summicron fitted to a Leica M3. Using these lenses with film or CCD digital bodies leaves the photographere with a problem of working out depth of field which you didn't have with an SLR. Since moving to CMOS snsors now it's possible to assess DOF when taking the photograph.
Would love to see a pic of this setup. I was a big fan of macro photography when I was younger but never did it with an M. Had the old extension tubes on my Nikon F2 or F3. Wow. Dating myself here.
I just read the review on this lens. I must say, the bokeh is definitely very pleasing and smooth.
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