Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/11/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes, Lluis, the lens is heavy but it doesn't bother me. Before I got it I was also looking at the Nikon 85. It might be easier to find one in good condition. The Sonnar would be a great catch. I totally agree about the Summicron. It's contrast is much higher. But to me the newer lenses with aspherics are becoming a little too harsh. Best Regards, Len On Nov 15, 2008, at 2:21 PM, Lluis Ripoll wrote: > Thanks Len for your details, I know this lens, on the books, > because I'm thinking to give a present to my IIIF, now I have the > Elmar 4/90 a lovely lens but it has a low speed, and I'm at looking > several alternatives, the Summarex was a good one but is big lens, > another one was the Jupiter 9 (2/85 Sonnar copy) it is cheap but it > is no easy to find a good one and I've read that is has some > focusing problem, other alternatives are Schneider Tele Xenar > 2,8/10,5cm, Angenieux 2,5/90, Sonnar 2/85, Serenar 2/85 or Nikor > 2/85. All good lenses but I like the same as you, the smoothnes, I > have also a Summilux 75, for this reason I think that the lenses > can give me a new touch are the Angenieux, the Schneider or the > Sonnar. OTHO for the IIIF I would like to have a lens not to big. > > When I get one you will know it, if you have some experiences with > the lenses I've said, your comments will be welcome. I can only say > that on the 80's I've tested and compared my Summicron R 90mm with > an Angenieux 90, and this one was better on the fine structure > details, the contrast and color rendition was different too, the > Summicron was better contrast but less smooth tones. > > Keep sure your treasure and enjoy it!, if you need Sun, here is not > a problem! > > Saludos cordiales > Lluis > > > > El 15/11/2008, a las 19:01, Leonard Taupier escribi?: > >> Hi Lluis, >> >> Thank you for your very nice comments. They are always appreciated. >> >> I have only had the Summarex for a few weeks now but I want to >> keep it on my camera all the time. Not only is the lens in nearly >> mint condition, the glass is perfect as well. It was made in 1954 >> and of the most recent design. It is nearly new by Leica >> standards. It is a lens of many characteristics. It can provide >> the softness of a women's skin or the sharpness of a rough stone >> building. By f5.6 it is just as sharp as my 75mm Summilux. The >> focus is just perfect at every stop and distance and it has none >> of the back focus issues of the modern fast lenses. It is >> beautiful. It has become one of my treasures. >> >> Thanks for looking. If it ever stops raining I will take some >> outdoor photos. >> >> Best Regards, >> Len >> >> >> On Nov 15, 2008, at 11:32 AM, Lluis Ripoll wrote: >> >>> Hi Len, >>> >>> Absolutely lovely picture, again, very nice tones with the Summarex! >>> >>> Saludos cordiales >>> Lluis >>> >>> El 14/11/2008, a las 2:55, Leonard Taupier escribi?: >>> >>>> Just playing on a rainy day. >>>> >>>> A dreamy soft still life. Perfect for the Summarex at f1.5. The >>>> lens is too sharp by f4. >>>> >>>> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/LeonardT/M8/SilkySoft.jpg.html> >>>> >>>> http://tinyurl.com/5oq5g7 >>>> >>>> c and c welcome. >>>> Len >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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