Pentax K-3 III Monochrome Review: Now live!

Voe · 11-14-2009, 05:34 AM

As no one else here has done it yet, I find it a great pleasure to start the Leica Lens Club. Leica as one of the greatest optic manufacturer should have a separate thread showcasing photos made with its lenses.

I will start with two B&W photos made with the first version of Leica R Summicron 50mm f/2. These photos though technically imperfect are two of my favourite B&W photos and I start this thread with them as a tribute to James (Roentarre) who lent me his lens and started the Leica fever

Memories of the old

In the shadow of the silhouette

Two days ago my Leitax adapter arrived and I installed it on my newly acquired Leica R Summicron 50mm (single cam).

Yesterday I decided to take it for a ride, nothing fancy just a few shots to check colors and resolution.

The shots posted bellow are not intended to be artistic. Also there is no post processing of any kind, just export from RAW. All photos are taken at f/5.6. Under each photo I provided the link to the original size and I urge you to have a look at it just to have an idea of the sheer corner and center resolution as well as the stunning contrast and colors this lens provides.

Full size image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/4102135627_b696ed0878_o.jpg

Full size image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2514/4102139173_87dbc301a6_o.jpg

Full size image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/4102899814_c56c0f7a3f_o.jpg

Full size image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/4102903776_9806f33a76_o.jpg

Here is a link to the full size photo taken with Pentax F 50mm f/1.7 @f/5.6
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2550/4102177091_a8d024ea35_o.jpg

I'm impressed by the astonishing center and corner sharpness of the Leica Summicron 50mm f/2. I also find the colors and contrast very pleasing.

I hope this thread continues with other peoples photos made with the great Leica lenses.

Thanks,

Voe

P.S. Almost forgot to mention that I focused using live view on my K7 and the focus is in the center.

Last edited by Voe; 11-14-2009 at 05:49 AM.

Ari · 11-14-2009, 08:40 AM

I REALLY wish I could join this club!!! Been wanting to try Leica glass forever....looking forward to seeing a lot of pictures posted here!

hinman · 11-14-2009, 12:05 PM

Can you brief us on what sort of adapter is needed? What kind of mount are we dealing with? A picture on a Leica mount will go a long way to spread our LBA thoughts high on more lens and thin out our crush for the new cameras

[update:] Yes, I visited the http://leitax.com/ link before and I find the site extremely informative and engaging with eyes rolling for more lens

Warmest,
Hin

Voe · 11-14-2009, 04:21 PM

This is how it looks:

This is the conversioni process described at Leitax.com
Summicron 50 R-only

georgweb · 11-14-2009, 06:01 PM

Yo Voe nice idea,
and I hope some people show up here. I understand you now have the first and the second version of the 50/2 Summicron. Noticed any differences ?

Here's my one and only Leica lens, the first version 50/2 Summicron on K100D. I'd say this lens is special in 3D and colors.

I was after the 80/1.4 Summilux but have given up on it (considering the Minolta AF version now .-)

Best, Georg (the other)

Finn · 11-14-2009, 06:14 PM

That adapter is the most awesome thing I have seen in...just about forever. My LBA just got so much worse.

Piotr · 01-01-2010, 05:42 PM

I have few Leica lenses and already presented Summicron 35, Elmarit 60, Elmarit 180 and Telty 560 lenses in few threads https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/61963-leica-su...2-35-k20d.html

Here is my collection - in fact I sold Summicron 50 few months ago

Jewelltrail · 01-01-2010, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Ari: I REALLY wish I could join this club!!! Been wanting to try Leica glass forever....looking forward to seeing a lot of pictures posted here!

Yes, my feelings exactly!

axl · 01-02-2010, 03:34 AM

sigh.......

Piotr · 01-02-2010, 04:04 PM

as close focus lens

Pentax PENTAX K20D,Leitz 180mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R
1/50s f/2.8 at 180.0mm iso250

and longer distance
Pentax PENTAX K20D,Leitz 180mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R
1/500s f/8.0 at 180.0mm iso160

Piotr · 01-19-2010, 12:59 PM

Typical Leica lens. Well constructed with build in hood. Good resolution wide open. Quite lot CA especially in winter scenery.

All shots f2.8

last one B+W version

Voe · 01-19-2010, 09:45 PM

Lovely winter colors and excellent bokeh from a great lens.

zenspector · 01-19-2010, 10:48 PM

You've just made my day. I am ready to buy a K7 with DA*50-135. Knowing I can get the leicatax adapter for my Leica 35, 50 and 90 lens more than confirms the deal. I had considered the DA*35 Macro instead of the zoom, but the adapter will round out everything nicely for me. Great photos. I will be adding some soon.
Cheers

Raptorman · 01-20-2010, 01:44 AM

Originally posted by Voe

As no one else here has done it yet, I find it a great pleasure to start the Leica Lens Club. Leica as one of the greatest optic manufacturer should have a separate thread showcasing photos made with its lenses.

I will start with two B&W photos made with the first version of Leica R Summicron 50mm f/2. These photos though technically imperfect are two of my favourite B&W photos and I start this thread with them as a tribute to James (Roentarre) who lent me his lens and started the Leica fever

Memories of the old

In the shadow of the silhouette

Two days ago my Leitax adapter arrived and I installed it on my newly acquired Leica R Summicron 50mm (single cam).

Yesterday I decided to take it for a ride, nothing fancy just a few shots to check colors and resolution.

The shots posted bellow are not intended to be artistic. Also there is no post processing of any kind, just export from RAW. All photos are taken at f/5.6. Under each photo I provided the link to the original size and I urge you to have a look at it just to have an idea of the sheer corner and center resolution as well as the stunning contrast and colors this lens provides.

Full size image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/4102135627_b696ed0878_o.jpg

Full size image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2514/4102139173_87dbc301a6_o.jpg

Full size image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/4102899814_c56c0f7a3f_o.jpg

Full size image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/4102903776_9806f33a76_o.jpg

Here is a link to the full size photo taken with Pentax F 50mm f/1.7 @f/5.6
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2550/4102177091_a8d024ea35_o.jpg

I'm impressed by the astonishing center and corner sharpness of the Leica Summicron 50mm f/2. I also find the colors and contrast very pleasing.

I hope this thread continues with other peoples photos made with the great Leica lenses.

Thanks,

Voe

P.S. Almost forgot to mention that I focused using live view on my K7 and the focus is in the center.

I LOVE that picture..the silhouette one. Can you give me an idea how you did that? Was the road wet? meter mode?

Sorry to thread pirate..

Voe · 01-20-2010, 02:56 AM

Originally posted by Raptorman

I LOVE that picture..the silhouette one. Can you give me an idea how you did that? Was the road wet? meter mode?

Sorry to thread pirate..

There is no much into it. I adjusted contrast and brightness. There was a myst in the air at the time of taking the photo, but it was dry. I think I should have used Av mode.

11-14-2009, 05:34 AM	#1
Voe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 717	Leica Lens Club As no one else here has done it yet, I find it a great pleasure to start the Leica Lens Club. Leica as one of the greatest optic manufacturer should have a separate thread showcasing photos made with its lenses. I will start with two B&W photos made with the first version of Leica R Summicron 50mm f/2. These photos though technically imperfect are two of my favourite B&W photos and I start this thread with them as a tribute to James (Roentarre) who lent me his lens and started the Leica fever Memories of the old In the shadow of the silhouette Two days ago my Leitax adapter arrived and I installed it on my newly acquired Leica R Summicron 50mm (single cam). Yesterday I decided to take it for a ride, nothing fancy just a few shots to check colors and resolution. The shots posted bellow are not intended to be artistic. Also there is no post processing of any kind, just export from RAW. All photos are taken at f/5.6. Under each photo I provided the link to the original size and I urge you to have a look at it just to have an idea of the sheer corner and center resolution as well as the stunning contrast and colors this lens provides. Full size image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/4102135627_b696ed0878_o.jpg Full size image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2514/4102139173_87dbc301a6_o.jpg Full size image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/4102899814_c56c0f7a3f_o.jpg Full size image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/4102903776_9806f33a76_o.jpg Here is a link to the full size photo taken with Pentax F 50mm f/1.7 @f/5.6 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2550/4102177091_a8d024ea35_o.jpg I'm impressed by the astonishing center and corner sharpness of the Leica Summicron 50mm f/2. I also find the colors and contrast very pleasing. I hope this thread continues with other peoples photos made with the great Leica lenses. Thanks, Voe P.S. Almost forgot to mention that I focused using live view on my K7 and the focus is in the center. Last edited by Voe; 11-14-2009 at 05:49 AM.

01-02-2010, 04:04 PM	#10
Piotr Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warsaw Photos: Gallery Posts: 338	Leitz 180mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R as close focus lens Pentax PENTAX K20D,Leitz 180mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R 1/50s f/2.8 at 180.0mm iso250 and longer distance Pentax PENTAX K20D,Leitz 180mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R 1/500s f/8.0 at 180.0mm iso160

01-19-2010, 12:59 PM	#11
Piotr Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warsaw Photos: Gallery Posts: 338	Leitz Elmarit-R 1:2.8/135 Typical Leica lens. Well constructed with build in hood. Good resolution wide open. Quite lot CA especially in winter scenery. All shots f2.8 last one B+W version

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11-14-2009, 08:40 AM	#2
Ari Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Freehold, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 856	I REALLY wish I could join this club!!! Been wanting to try Leica glass forever....looking forward to seeing a lot of pictures posted here!

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hinman Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,473	Can you brief us on what sort of adapter is needed? What kind of mount are we dealing with? A picture on a Leica mount will go a long way to spread our LBA thoughts high on more lens and thin out our crush for the new cameras [update:] Yes, I visited the http://leitax.com/ link before and I find the site extremely informative and engaging with eyes rolling for more lens Warmest, Hin

11-14-2009, 04:21 PM	#4
Voe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 717 Original Poster	This is how it looks: This is the conversioni process described at Leitax.com Summicron 50 R-only

11-14-2009, 06:01 PM	#5
georgweb Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berlin, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,386	Yo Voe nice idea, and I hope some people show up here. I understand you now have the first and the second version of the 50/2 Summicron. Noticed any differences ? Here's my one and only Leica lens, the first version 50/2 Summicron on K100D. I'd say this lens is special in 3D and colors. I was after the 80/1.4 Summilux but have given up on it (considering the Minolta AF version now .-) Best, Georg (the other)

11-14-2009, 06:14 PM	#6
Finn Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,056	That adapter is the most awesome thing I have seen in...just about forever. My LBA just got so much worse.

01-01-2010, 05:42 PM	#7
Piotr Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warsaw Photos: Gallery Posts: 338	I have few Leica lenses and already presented Summicron 35, Elmarit 60, Elmarit 180 and Telty 560 lenses in few threads https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/61963-leica-su...2-35-k20d.html Here is my collection - in fact I sold Summicron 50 few months ago

01-01-2010, 06:40 PM	#8
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Quote: Ari: I REALLY wish I could join this club!!! Been wanting to try Leica glass forever....looking forward to seeing a lot of pictures posted here! Yes, my feelings exactly!

01-02-2010, 03:34 AM	#9
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	sigh.......

01-19-2010, 09:45 PM	#12
Voe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 717 Original Poster	Lovely winter colors and excellent bokeh from a great lens.

01-19-2010, 10:48 PM	#13
zenspector Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 32	You've just made my day. I am ready to buy a K7 with DA50-135. Knowing I can get the leicatax adapter for my Leica 35, 50 and 90 lens more than confirms the deal. I had considered the DA35 Macro instead of the zoom, but the adapter will round out everything nicely for me. Great photos. I will be adding some soon. Cheers

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01-20-2010, 01:44 AM	#14
Raptorman Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Somewhere in VA Posts: 104	Originally posted by Voe As no one else here has done it yet, I find it a great pleasure to start the Leica Lens Club. Leica as one of the greatest optic manufacturer should have a separate thread showcasing photos made with its lenses. I will start with two B&W photos made with the first version of Leica R Summicron 50mm f/2. These photos though technically imperfect are two of my favourite B&W photos and I start this thread with them as a tribute to James (Roentarre) who lent me his lens and started the Leica fever Memories of the old In the shadow of the silhouette Two days ago my Leitax adapter arrived and I installed it on my newly acquired Leica R Summicron 50mm (single cam). Yesterday I decided to take it for a ride, nothing fancy just a few shots to check colors and resolution. The shots posted bellow are not intended to be artistic. Also there is no post processing of any kind, just export from RAW. All photos are taken at f/5.6. Under each photo I provided the link to the original size and I urge you to have a look at it just to have an idea of the sheer corner and center resolution as well as the stunning contrast and colors this lens provides. Full size image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/4102135627_b696ed0878_o.jpg Full size image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2514/4102139173_87dbc301a6_o.jpg Full size image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/4102899814_c56c0f7a3f_o.jpg Full size image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/4102903776_9806f33a76_o.jpg Here is a link to the full size photo taken with Pentax F 50mm f/1.7 @f/5.6 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2550/4102177091_a8d024ea35_o.jpg I'm impressed by the astonishing center and corner sharpness of the Leica Summicron 50mm f/2. I also find the colors and contrast very pleasing. I hope this thread continues with other peoples photos made with the great Leica lenses. Thanks, Voe P.S. Almost forgot to mention that I focused using live view on my K7 and the focus is in the center. I LOVE that picture..the silhouette one. Can you give me an idea how you did that? Was the road wet? meter mode? Sorry to thread pirate..

01-20-2010, 02:56 AM	#15
Voe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 717 Original Poster	Originally posted by Raptorman I LOVE that picture..the silhouette one. Can you give me an idea how you did that? Was the road wet? meter mode? Sorry to thread pirate.. There is no much into it. I adjusted contrast and brightness. There was a myst in the air at the time of taking the photo, but it was dry. I think I should have used Av mode.