Nice shots, Jim, and you look well. Have they tested the bits that your
grandson removed?
Chris
> On 27 Aug 16, at 19:51, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I received a 1984 Leica Elmarit-R 90mm lens yesterday, and have spent some
> time today getting accustomed to it. The first image explains why I am
> limiting my activities. My grandson removed two possible skin cancers from
> my scalp on Thursday. I'm not very attractive, but I was the only portrait
> candidate available.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Portrait+with+Elmarit-R+90.JPG.html
>
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Portrait+with+Elmarit-R+90.JPG.html>
>
> The second is a Silver-Sided Skipper on the Buddlei bush
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Silver+Sided+Skipper.JPG.html
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Silver+Sided+Skipper.JPG.html>
>
> The third is an unidentified very small yellow and black beetle
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Yellow-Black+Beetle.JPG.html
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Yellow-Black+Beetle.JPG.html>
>
> My first impression is that it is sharper than the lenses that I have been
> using, and the images crop nicely, an obvious advantage for photos of small
> insects. As for portraits, supposedly handled well by this lens, I will await
> a pretty subject before offering an opinion. (The f/2 version is
> specifically designed for portraits, but I chose the f/2.8 to keep the weight
> down.)
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