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<p>I used RAW setting on the E-P2 with ISO 100.<img src="http://raid.smugmug.com/Other/Nikkoe-105mm-25-E-P2/i-2Nv3J9S/0/XL/Nikkor%20105%202.5%20%20---2-XL.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" /></p>

<p><img src="http://raid.smugmug.com/Other/Nikkoe-105mm-25-E-P2/i-ZLbR5RB/0/XL/Nikkor%20105%202.5%20%20---6-XL.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" />I liked the geometry of the diagonal lines.</p>

<p><img src="http://raid.smugmug.com/Other/Nikkoe-105mm-25-E-P2/i-tcK6WcG/0/XL/Nikkor%20105%202.5%20%20---5-XL.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" />I used yesterday a Nikkor 105mm 2.5 with the Olympus E-P2. I saw many birds then.</p>

<p>I may have set the camera on ISO100 and aperture priority (RAW).</p> <div></div>

<p>I used the Canon FD circular fisheye lens on the Olympus E-P2 for a full frame (non circular) 15mm fisheye view yesterday. I like the fact that we now have such opportunities with some digital cameras to use some older SLR lenses.</p> <p> </p><div></div>

<p><img src="http://raid.smugmug.com/Other/Schneider-Xenat-105-45-EP2/i-zSdRXbD/0/O/6181961-lg.jpg" alt="" width="650" height="439" />When I bought this lens, I wrote about it here at PN. Xenar on Canon T90. It may have been seven years ago since the last time I used this lens.<br /><img src="http://raid.smugmug.com/Other/Schneider-Xenat-105-45-EP2/i-zQJdSsj/0/O/6181955-lg.jpg" alt="" width="650" height="439" /></p>

<p>Thank you Elliot, Stephen, and Anthony.<br /> I replaced this Frankenstein lens with the Nikkor 105/2.5 which can be focused. The Xenar has a good reputation for being a sharp lens. I think, it was produced in the mid 1960's. </p> <h2 align="center"><big><em>Xenar 4.5/105mm</em></big></h2> <p align="center"> </p> <h3 align="center">OPTO-MECHANICAL DATA</h3> <h3 align="center">(with lens focused at infinity)</h3> <center> <table width="426" border="0" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#C0C0C0" width="310" height="16"> <p align="LEFT"><strong>Lens elements, Groups</strong></p> </td> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#0080FF" width="108" height="16"> <p align="LEFT">4, 3</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#C0C0C0" width="310" height="16"> <p align="LEFT"><strong>Shutter Size</strong></p> </td> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#0080FF" width="108" height="16"> <p align="left">0</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#C0C0C0" width="310" height="16"> <p align="LEFT"><strong>Flange Focal Distance</strong></p> </td> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#0080FF" width="108" height="16"> <p align="LEFT">99.8mm</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#C0C0C0" width="310" height="16"> <p align="LEFT"><strong>Filter Mounting Thread</strong></p> </td> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#0080FF" width="108" height="16"> <p align="LEFT">M 40.5 X 0.5</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#C0C0C0" width="310" height="16"> <p align="LEFT"><strong>Weight (with shutter)</strong></p> </td> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#0080FF" width="108" height="16"> <p align="LEFT">190g</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#C0C0C0" width="310" height="16"> <p align="LEFT"><strong>Overall Length</strong></p> </td> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#0080FF" width="108" height="16"> <p align="LEFT">30.4mm</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </center> <p align="center"> </p> <h3 align="center">IMAGE DATA</h3> <h3 align="center">(with lens focused at infinity)</h3> <center> <table width="426" border="0" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#C0C0C0" width="311" height="16"> <p align="LEFT"><strong>Recommended Format (negative) Size</strong></p> </td> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#0080FF" width="107" height="16"> <p align="LEFT"><small>65 X 90 mm</small></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#C0C0C0" width="311" height="16"> <p align="LEFT"><strong>Image Circle Diameter at f/16</strong></p> </td> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#0080FF" width="107" height="16"> <p align="LEFT"><small>127mm</small></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#C0C0C0" width="311" height="16"> <p align="LEFT"><strong>Angle of View at f/16</strong></p> </td> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#0080FF" width="107" height="16"> <p align="LEFT"><small>62 degrees</small></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#C0C0C0" width="311" height="16"> <p align="LEFT"><strong>Lens Displacement at f/16 (vertical/horizontal)</strong></p> </td> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#0080FF" width="107" height="16"><small>_</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#C0C0C0" width="311" height="16"> <p align="LEFT"><strong>56 X 72 mm ; 56 X 72 mm</strong></p> </td> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#0080FF" width="107" height="16"> <p align="LEFT"><small>23.1/19.9mm</small></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#C0C0C0" width="311" height="16"> <p align="LEFT"><strong>65 X 90 mm ; 58.2 X 81 mm</strong></p> </td> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#0080FF" width="107" height="16"> <p align="LEFT"><small>18.5/14.8mm</small></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </center> <p align="center"> </p> <h3 align="center">OPTICAL DATA</h3> <h3 align="center">(with lens focused at infinity)</h3> <center> <table width="426" border="0" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#C0C0C0" width="311" height="16"> <p align="LEFT"><strong>Effective Focal Length (F')</strong></p> </td> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#0080FF" width="107" height="16"> <p align="LEFT">106mm</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#C0C0C0" width="311" height="16"> <p align="LEFT"><strong>Back Focal Length (S'F')</strong></p> </td> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#0080FF" width="107" height="16"> <p align="LEFT">93.1mm</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#C0C0C0" width="311" height="16"> <p align="LEFT"><strong>Principal Point Separation (HH')</strong></p> </td> <td colspan="1" bgcolor="#0080FF" width="107" height="16"> <p align="LEFT">1.0mm</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </center>

<p>I used also a Zeiss 50/1.4, and while the Zeiss lens images look sharper and have nicer looking colors, I also like the images from the Schneider. They look different. I had to use F 32 to get the distant objects in focus. It affects the overall quality of the image.</p><div></div>

<p>There are several lens adapters used, as you can see in the attached image of the lens.</p><div></div>

<p>The lens is not bad at all, but it is difficult to use other than for portraits in open shade where you fix the distance from the subject.</p><div></div>

<p>I used yesterday a 6x9 lens on the E-P2. It is the Schneider Kreuznach 105mm 4.5 Xenar. I bought this lens many years ago adapted to Pentacon P mount. I added a Pentacon P to Canon FD adapter, followed by Canon FD to LTM adapter, and I wrapped things up with a LTM - M 4/3 adapter. It has no focusing capabilities, and I have to walk back and forth into and out of focus in the range 5-6 feet at aperture 4.5. I also used aperture 32 to get low contrast images that were OK sharp for distant objects. The lens works best wide open for portraits;. It is a lot of fun to play with such lenses to get some different results once in a while. I took my two daughters for a drive to downtown Pensacola where we first had lunch, followed by walking around for a while. Then we picked up my wife from our home and we drove to the beach to enjoy the colorful sunset.</p><div></div>

M3 with Rigid Summicron. 50mm M9 with 35mm Summilux

<p>Both the M8 and the M9 can produce very nice looking B&W images. Film can produce wonderful looking B&W images, depending on the film and developing choices. Practically speaking, I opt for the M8/M9 for B&W than using film. Keep the DNG files saved, and manipulate images the way you like them to look. I sometimes post a colored image online, and a week later, I post its "B&W" version. Usually, the B&W images get more attention by viewers. It tells me that people like B&W images, and maybe that they like my B&W images more than my color images. Either way, I see room for B&W photography with the M8/M9 combo. </p>

I am comfortable with the 50mm lens and also with 35mm lens. For about twenty years, I would totally ignore the 35mm lenses. I then used the 50 as the normal lens, and a 24 lens for wide angle.

<p>I agree with the recommendations by Ray. This should help keep the CCD sensor OK.</p>

<p>DAG is repairing the aperture mechanism of an old lens for me right now.</p>

<p>I may contact the CEO again when there are news on some other type of problem or when there are some new comments from many people online. He volunteered to give me this possibility.</p>

<p>I will from now on only taking digital cameras with me overseas. If I miss film, I can use film cameras when I am in the USA. </p>

Karim, I asked for input for over a week or so, and I listened to the suggestions.

I stopped using wet wipes on the M9 sensor several months ago, and I use occasionally the blower only.mi pay also better attention when and where I change lenses. When Leica finds a "cure" for the sensor, such problems will hopefully vanish.

<p>No problem, Stephen. I am glad at his response.</p>

<p>I had my chat with the Leica CEO this morning:</p> <p>http://www.photo.net/leica-rangefinders-forum/00d372</p>

I just completed a chat with Mr. Alfred Schopf, the CEO of Leica AG. We had a friendly chat (in German), which was concluded with him inviting me to email him any time I had questions, after which we then could chat on the phone about it. I must say that he is a very nice man, and he pays attention to the comments/complaints that Leica users have been making.<br /><br />We talked about several issues, but I recall the following highlights:<br />1. Leica is working on finding/developing a new glass cover for the CDC sensor. Mr. Schopf told me that they worked throughout December on this issue, and he knows that Leica cannot spend "four years on it" since by then it would be outdated. He talked about the problems of how to glue the glass on the sensor, and he mentioned the edges of the sensor and how to make them weather proof. <br /><br />2. He affirmed Leica's customer service offer to replace free of charge the defective sensor. I asked him whether Leica would include second hand bought cameras, and he said "of course, it does."<br /><br />3. He told me that when a Leica camera is sent in for repair, Leica offers rental cameras until the camera gets repaired.<br /><br />4. He told me that they really don't know much about what goes into the Leica batteries and the generic batteries, but he does not believe that generic batteries can harm the Leica cameras. <br /><br />5. I have to add this point" he thinks that my German is flawless! <img title="Big Grin" src="http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" alt="" border="0" /><br /><br />I will try to recall other smaller issues that he may have mentioned. I hope that this summary is useful to you. After talking with Mr. Schopf, I feel happy to be a Leica owner and user. __________________<br />- Raid

I often use the set 21-35-50-(75/85/90). I prefer to use only one lens on each of my two cameras. Often. The M9 gets the 35 (wide angle) while the M8 gets the 50 lens ( a portrait lens). Sometimes, I replace the 50 with a 17mm SLR lens, giving me a 22mm view on the M8.

<p>Happy New Year to all! These are beautiful images!</p>