Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/10/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've always labored under the assumption slower, thin emulsion films have steeper curves and consequently are higher contrast. I wished it were possible to find some Tri-X circa 1970 because these newer films really seem to lack depth. They are certainly sharp as hell and grainless but also toneless compared to what once was. I picked up a collapsible a few years back with the usual haze that can be hard to see. Leitz redid it for me and image wise it compares with my late model Summicron. I sure can;t help but feel the look we all knew and loved related to film and developer rather than lens characteristics. Walt Alastair Firkin wrote: > Ah, at last I can offer an opinion ;-) I have the collapsible > Summicron on my M3. It is a lens I choose above others when I want a > slightly 1960's feel to the result: using this lens with Plus X like > film makes images I recognise, gives a feeling that is different to > the more modern glass: I suppose its "softness" and would suffer in > lens tests, but it would have been perfect for your "grab" shot the > other day of the two people kissing. > > Others will prefer Tri X, but I never liked Tri X. Being a contrary > bastard, I really disliked the high contrast grainy images my peers > were making in the 1970's and therefore always bought Plus X Pan --- > I use mainly APX 100 for the similar feeling now. > > One down side to the lens is that the f stop ring is a bit stiff and > rotating it sometimes unlocks the barrel, but I'm used to that now. > One plus is that it can be used to pre-focus with its "tab" far more > easily (certainly than the DR summicron which lacks the tab) because > the focus ring is "exposed" when the lens is "mounted" and easy to > feel without looking. > > Great lens in "some" ways and good travel companion. > > Cheers > On 27/10/2006, at 23:03, 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 >