Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/07/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I just saw a tempting ! very nice Leitz IIIF and 50/1.5 Summarit lens at a local shop, as I decided it's not for me right now, if anyone wants info about this attractive camera/lens please write to me off list... Steve kididdoc@cox.net On Jul 25, 2006, at 2:27 PM, Luis Ripoll wrote: > Slobodan, > > I've found very interesting your comments regarding your preferente of > Summaron over the Elmar 3,5, I had the concept the Elmar gave nice > contrast > similar to the 5cm, I own this one and I like it very much. > Finally, it is > an excellent idea use a A36 filter frame as hood, I don't have the > hood for > the 2,8 Hektor, it is really expensive. > > Saludos desde Barcelona > Luis > > -----Mensaje original----- > De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org > [mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org] En > nombre de > Slobodan Dimitrov > Enviado el: martes, 25 de julio de 2006 17:35 > Para: Leica Users Group > Asunto: Re: [Leica] Playing with the Hektor 6,3/2,8cm & Leica IIIF > > I managed to get a lens hood for my Summaron, making the lens less > compact. I now use mine on a IIIa. I think the whole set up itself > just gives people a sense that they are being less intruded upon. > I take mine on shoots, stuck in a pocket in the vest, or camera bag. > After the required digital shots are taken, I'll pause for a few > quick ones with the IIIa. No matter how busy, or in a rush, no one > has minded when they saw the camera. > I had an Elmar 3.5cm as match for the Hektor, but I went with the > Summaron after I tested the lenses. > For a hood for the Hektor, I'm using an A36 filter frame, glass taken > out. I taped the inside threads on the lens with black graphic tape. > After seeing the height of the 28mm Voigtlander hood, it seems to be > enough. > > Slobodan Dimitrov > Studio G-8, > Angels Gate Cultural Center > http://sdimitrovphoto.com > > > > > > On Jul 24, 2006, at 11:52 PM, Daniel Ridings wrote: > >> On 7/25/06, Slobodan Dimitrov <s.dimitrov@charter.net> wrote: >>> I've got 40+ rolls socked away, waiting to be processed. I'm waiting >>> for the heat to die down a bit. >>> I've been shooting with the 2.8cm Hektor and a 3.5cm Summaron >>> lately. >>> I'm beginning to find that I use both equally as often. >> >> Slobodan, >> >> I'd like to hear more about your experiences with the 3.5cm Summaron. >> I too am attracted by the low profile of a IIIf and a small lens. The >> Elmar, collapsed, is small, but I usually want a bit wider. >> >> Is the 3.5 Summaron a low-profile lens? All I have to compare with >> now >> is a Jupiter-12 and it sticks out more than a 35/2.0 Summicron. On >> the >> other hand, the Jupiter-12 has a deep recess that functions like a >> lens shade. >> >> Daniel >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information