[Leica] LTM lens

["Dave Stratton" <stratton@gci.net>]

Just this morning I purchased a 50mm/1.8 Canon LTM lens for use on the iiib
that I had acquired a few months ago.

I have little knowledge of the good and bad of rangefinder cameras  (I hope
to learn more...and not all the hard way).

Lens serial number is 3428xx, and  there isn't a mark on it.  It looks like
a new lens (I know it isn't).  I used a bright light on/thru the glass and
saw only a bubble or two.

I payed $150 US

Would like to know if such was a reasonable buy, and more importantly I
would like to get some feel or expectation about what awaits me with this
new addition.

I shot an old tractor this weekend with the iiib(35/3.5 elmar).  The
lens/camera combination predating the worn, rusty tractor be several years.
The results of that experience has change my whole attitude about what
limits surround 35 mm work.  I shot the image hand held, taking only seconds
and half-minutes to frame and complete, and walk on to another.

I have pranced around a tripod for periods of half-HOURS setting up a large
format shot with no more expectation of detail and clarity that I captured
on 35mm with a camera/lens combo that was taking pictures nearly 60 years
ago.


I will be doing significantly more shooting with the 35mm.

Dave Stratton