This Noktor 50 0.95 lens review diary should be read from the bottom up. The conclusion is up top, early thoughts and samples at the bottom so if this is your first visit to this review diary, start there!
Entry #11 – March 08th 2010 – 6:27 PM –
The lens is being sent back to [Read More...]

Just thought I would post these as they were shot at the same time as the other examples I posted yesterday. In other words, these were also shot in that first hour with the lens. Out of 20 images taken, only 2 or 3 were OOF. Not bad for a 0.95 lens! Again, these were [Read More...]

“BOKEH – subjective aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas of an image projected by a camera lens”
Ok guys! I had a few e-mail requests to whip up  a test showing the bokeh from a lens on the Leica M9 and then the same lens on the Olympus E-P2 with adapter. This will not only show you [Read More...]

OK guys, I have been messing around with my Leica M to m4/3 adapter and I have to be honest. I’m not 100% in love with shooting M glass on the Olympus E-P2. Can it give good results? Sure. Can it give better results than a Panasonic lens on the E-P2? Well, in some cases [Read More...]

The Novoflex M to m4/3 adapter just arrived! Yep, I shelled out $240 (damn, that seems crazy) for this Novoflex adapter that will allow me to use my Leica M lenses on the Olympus E-P2. I used to own the Voigtlander adapter when I had an E-P1, but this time I decided to go for it [Read More...]

Yes I know these crazy comparisons are kind of silly but they are a way to pass the time on nasty wet winter days and besides, my M9 was MIA last time This time I have four cameras, two of which are midline DSLR’s. I then have a $7000 camera with a $2000 [Read More...]

What do the Canon 7D, Nikon D300s and Olympus E-P2 have in common? They are all sitting in front of me begging for a crazy comparison! I was bored last night and stuck in the house. Pretty sad for a Saturday night huh? While everyone else in the world was out having a great time [Read More...]

Olympus E-P2 Art Filter Video Samples – Another day another full SD card! Since posting my E-P2 review I have had some questions flowing into my inbox about the video mixed with ART filters. Many of you wanted to know what the video looked like when shot with the grainy B&W filter or the cross [Read More...]

Yes I know, I have been shooting quite a bit with my “wifes” Olympus E-P2 but truth be told, my Leica M9 is away at Leica getting a check up. I sent it in with my lenses to have it checked out and calibrated as the 90 Elmarit I received was a little bit off. [Read More...]

Been shooting the Olympus E-P2 for the past 2 days with the Panasonic 20 1.7 and I have to say it again…this is a must own lens if you have a M4/3 camera! So light, compact and FAST! It’s like a poor mans Leica with its speedy 1.7 aperture and razor sharp performance. I’ll have [Read More...]

Since posting the just for fun “Quick Shots” yesterday I noticed many of you were looking for a better comparison between the Leica M9 and Olympus E-P2. I had a few e-mails asking me all kinds of questions as well as some of you asking me to redo it using a stationary subject. Even though [Read More...]

Was out today in the bitter cold and stopped by my Mother’s house to see how she was doing. I had my M9 with one of Leicas most affordable lenses, the 35 Summarit 2.5 lens attached. This little lens may not be as fast as a 35 Summilux, or as perfect as a 35 Summicron but [Read More...]

Was out today getting a few last shots with the Leica X1 (sending it back tomorrow) and shot this with the Olympus E-P2 and Kit Zoom. I have shot this house with a Leica M8 and M9 and am surprised to see that the Oly did just as well. Even the full size looks GREAT. [Read More...]

IN STOCK ALERT! This hard to find in stock MUST OWN lens for any Panasonic GF1 or Olympus E-P1/E-P2 shooter is now in stock at B&H photo for $399.95. Get one while you can! It’s a hot lens and will allow you to shoot in low light as well as give you some cool shallow [Read More...]

Here you go! I have been having so much fun with the X1 and E-P2 I had to post an image here. Also, since I have been breaking my back shooting with the Nikon D3s as well, I threw one in from that camera as well at ISO 16,000.
BTW, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Leica X1 – [Read More...]