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Sony NEX 5N with Leica Elmar 135mm f/4

Posted on April 28, 2013 by kbesios

A few images shot with the Leica Elmar 135mm f/4 lens. This lens is almost 50 years old but look at the rendering !! Great color, and at f/4 a wonderful fast telephoto lens for the NEX. Using the focus … Continue reading →

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Mission Impossible: Leica M6 with Elmar 135mm f/4

Posted on March 6, 2013 by kbesios

Last year I got the Leica Elmar 135mm f/4 lens. It was a real bargain as a telephoto lens from my Sony NEX 5N (its a 202mm on the NEX). I didn’t use it on my Leica Ms since focusing … Continue reading →

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Sony NEX 5N with Leica Elmar 135mm f/4

Posted on August 8, 2012 by kbesios

The image above shows the Leica Elmar 135mm f/4 on the Sony NEX 5N. I have to say, this is one of the most bizarre looks I have ever seen !! The 1960′s Elmar 135mm f/4 makes for a 202mm … Continue reading →

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Flowers

Posted on July 30, 2012 by kbesios

After experimenting with macro work, it was time to shoot some flowers. I suppose, after that, I’ll have to pack my gear and do some walking in order to find some new subjects, but as I’ve already written, I’m on … Continue reading →

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200 megapixels digital stitching image vs medium format film

Posted on March 12, 2012 by kbesios

Well, it’s time for one more comparison. I love shooting film, especially medium format, since I believe there are certain qualities in film that I cannot get with digital. This is based on my personal taste about how an image … Continue reading →

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A walk at the zoo

Posted on February 20, 2012 by kbesios

A walk at the zoo a month ago was a chance for me to make some images of animals. It’s a subject I rarely take photos at, so it was a new experience for me. I started shooting with the … Continue reading →

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Sony NEX 5N with Leica Elmar 135mm f4

Posted on January 24, 2012 by kbesios

It’s been a busy weekend, I trip at Meteora (Greece), a place of unique beauty and also my scanner has been busy scanning the slides I received earlier this week from the lab. At this trip I had the chance … Continue reading →

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The Leica Elmar 135mm f4 has arrived

Posted on January 21, 2012 by kbesios

This is the new addition to my gear, the 1960 Leica Elmar 135mm f4. Although I rarely use a telephoto lens I found it on a very good bargain and thought I could always use a lens like this for … Continue reading →

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