Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/10/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ok. I've only been able to find Summars with cleaning marks and haze. This search may take awhile. Thanks, Len On Oct 27, 2006, at 11:46 AM, Mark Langer wrote: > I went through several Summars before I got a good one. They > suffer from > microscratches on the front element due to very soft glass, and are > typically affected by haze as well. If you can get a clean one, > like my > Sherry-serviced example, you'll find that it is a totally different > beast. > Opened up, it renders a soft image that is superb for romantic or > flattering > portraits in natural light. Stopped down, contrast and resolution > improve > dramatically. It does come with a rather bulky lenshood, but the > hood for > the 50/3.5 Elmar, which is quite compact, fits perfectly. > > Mark > > On 10/27/06, Leonard Taupier <len-1@comcast.net> wrote: >> >> Thanks Mark. I've been thinking about getting a Summitar for some >> time (for the same reason as Luis). I also had the same feeling about >> the Summar, that it's not a good lens. Of course I don't want the >> look to be too vintage. >> >> Len >> >> >> On Oct 27, 2006, at 11:01 AM, Mark Langer wrote: >> >> > Don't forget the Summitar. A vastly underrated lens, and a real >> > bargain. >> > If you want something really compact, the often despised Summar (if >> > you can >> > find a really good one) is a joy to use. I have one in perfect >> > shape that >> > Sherry cleaned, and it proves that a good example of this lens >> really >> > refutes its terrible reputation. If you want the vintage look, >> > this is the >> > lens for you. Also, although this isn't in the same focal length, >> > the early >> > Canon 100/4 has a lovely vintage quality that is outstanding for >> > portraiture. >> > >> > Mark >> > >> > On 10/27/06, Luis Ripoll <luisripoll@telefonica.net> wrote: >> >> >> >> Thanks Len, Your opinion helps me. Well, I have too the Tri-Elmar >> >> and the >> >> 3,5 / 5cm Elmar on my IIIF.... >> >> Well, I think I'll go for it >> >> >> >> Thank you very much for your help, >> >> Best! >> >> Luis >> >> >> >> -----Mensaje original----- >> >> De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org >> >> [mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org] En >> >> nombre >> >> de >> >> Leonard Taupier >> >> Enviado el: viernes, 27 de octubre de 2006 16:51 >> >> Para: Leica Users Group >> >> Asunto: Re: [Leica] Opinions Collapsible Cron vs. Elmar or others >> >> >> >> Lius, >> >> >> >> The collapsible Summicron is softer, with less contrast, >> especially >> >> wide open. It becomes very close to the rigid around f8 (I have >> the >> >> DR). While I like my DR the best, I use the Summilux ASPH when I >> >> want ultimate sharpness. In all I have 6 50's including the >> Nocti and >> >> the Tri-Elmar. I also include a 50/3.5 Elmar. The only lens I have >> >> for my IIIc. I think your reason for wanting the collapsible is >> dead >> >> on. Try it, you'll like it. >> >> >> >> Good Luck and find a good one. >> >> Len >> >> >> >> >> >> On Oct 27, 2006, at 9:03 AM, Luis Ripoll wrote: >> >> >> >> > Hi all, >> >> > >> >> > I would appreciate your experienced opinions about the >> Collapsible >> >> > Summicron >> >> > 50mm. I had the "Rigid" Summicron, I've sold it because it had >> >> > fungus and >> >> > make a lot of haze, but I regret the nice richness of grey tones >> >> > that this >> >> > lens gave me. >> >> > >> >> > Now I have 3 lenses of 50 mm: Summicron model of the year >> >> 198/199..., >> >> > Summilux (1964), and the new Elmar. I'm looking for the >> Collapsible >> >> > Summicron to have the "nostalgia" subtle tones of the past. >> >> > >> >> > Could I have some opinions about how it will compare with my >> actual >> >> > 50mm >> >> > lenses (Summilux and Elmar)? >> >> > >> >> > Thanks in advance for your opinions and advice >> >> > >> >> > Saludos desde Barcelona >> >> > Luis >> >> > >> >> > _______________________________________________ >> >> > 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 >> >> >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > 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