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Aperture Series: Sprinter Van in Bright Sunlight, With and Without Center Filter
This series looks at the Leica 90mm f/2.2 Thamber-M over the entire aperture range with and without the center filter, showing:
- Which apertures are viable for use with the center filter.
- How the center filter affects image rendition and sharpness.
Includes the aperture series f/ 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, 3.2, 4.5, 6.3, 9, 12.5, 18, 25 at sizes up to full camera resolution.
Sprinter Van in Bright Sunlight, With and Without Center Filter
Adobe Camera Raw 10.4.0.976. View ACR Settings. Camera Profile = Adobe Standard. No lens corrections used.
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Diglloyd Guide to LEICA contains in-depth coverage of Leica M system cameras and lenses, with additional coverage of Leica M Monochrom, Leica Q.
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