Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/02

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Subject: Re: [Leica] My old 90/4 Elmar
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2001 12:18:18 -0700
References: <200106021108.f52B8Aa11019@hermes.toad.net>

Steve LeHuray wrote:
> 
> >
> > I've been toying about with a old Black and Chrome 90/4 Elmar I picked up on
> > the cheap, different films and various developers/dilutions trying my best
> > for that soft/romantic look.
> >
> > This example is my favorite of all my test shots so far:
> >
> > http://www.members.home.net/w.gower/elmar/elmar.html
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > William
> >
> >
> 
> William, that is a terrific portrait. Speaks volumes about the old Leica
> un-coated lenses. And I would print it the way it is.
> 
> sl

This lens is said to be better than the Tele-Elmarit which came a decade or so later.
I think it is THE lens for people on a budget wanting an inexpensive 90.
And you can unscrew it and put it on your viso! Can't be beat!


Mark Rabiner

Portland, Oregon
USA

http://www.rabiner.cncoffice.com/

In reply to: Message from "Steve LeHuray" <icommag@toad.net> (Re: [Leica] My old 90/4 Elmar)