Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2021/07/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Lluis, in these days of adapters and mirrorless cameras, the Elmarit-R 90 f/2.8 with retractable hood is a pleasure to use, though not suitable for rangefinder cameras. Mine stays on my Fuji X-T2. On 7/18/21 7:32 AM, Lluis Ripoll via LUG wrote: > Fortunately in my Leica experience I had the chance to use several 90 > lenses > > Elmar 9 cm f4 on my Leca IIIF times, it was a very nice compact lenses, > smooth tones and resolution > Elmarit 90 f 2.8 M, it was too soft contrasted for me > Summicron 90 R, I loved this one, maybe my favorite 90 > Tele-Elmarit 90 M F 2.8, a wonderful compact lens, useful! > Summicron 90 AA, excellent and somertimes too sharp > > Lluis > > > >> El 18 jul 2021, a les 5:47, Jeffery Smith via LUG <lug at >> leica-users.org> va escriure: >> >> Ah, so it is younger than me, and in much better shape. Thanks very much >> Jim. That is where I was hoping it would be. Non clinical, nice bokeh. >> >> Jeffery >> >>> On Jul 17, 2021, at 8:39 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Jeffery, >>> >>> Lenses made in 1951 range from 840001 to 950000. >>> >>> On 7/17/21 10:04 PM, Jeffery Smith via LUG wrote: >>>> I have about 7 LTM cameras, and like most of them. I'll check the >>>> serial number next time I'm in the house (I'm stationed in Mom'a >>>> garage). The lens I got is remarkably clean, no haze, no fungus, no >>>> "cleaning marks that don't affect the performance". It is absolutely >>>> single coated (if even that). It looks unused...the question is why >>>> nobody used it. We'll see. >>>> >>>> I'm pondering which film to use since I want to do at least E.I. 800 >>>> because the folks at the barbecue are in perpetual motion, and it will >>>> be under an awning that blocks much of the sun. >>>> >>>> >>>> Okay, my serial number is 874068. And it has an interesting feature >>>> than was not intentional...the metal body cap also functions as a lens >>>> cap. It screws into the body, but pushes onto the end of the lens. >>>> >>>> Thanks for the information Frank. I hope this is a keeper. >>>> >>>> Jeffery >>>> >>>>> On Jul 17, 2021, at 7:49 PM, Frank Filippone via LUG <lug at >>>>> leica-users.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I have one that has a serial number below 100,000, which makes it >>>>> about as old as a Leica lens can be.... ( before 1931.. 90 years old) >>>>> >>>>> It is, when mounted with the appropriate adapter and used on an M9, >>>>> almost as sharp in the center as a 90 Elmarit ( the thin, Modern M >>>>> one). It is quite soft as you head towards the corners. The Elmarit >>>>> is not. >>>>> >>>>> I tested it against the later reincarnations, a silver 60's model, and >>>>> did not find a significant difference. >>>>> >>>>> It is NOT the clinical look of the 90AA nor the 90 Summarit. >>>>> >>>>> I am going to test the 90's I have to find their strengths and >>>>> weaknesses. I will add it to my list of lenses. >>>>> >>>>> It will take a while to test, but I will state the results here.... >>>>> >>>>> BTW, I have a 90 ELmar-C which sold for about the same price as the >>>>> LTM model. It is quite good, but if you are looking to get the >>>>> "special" look, skip the C. >>>>> >>>>> LTM models and M models differ 10% in price..... and you do not need >>>>> an adapter if you are using it on an M camera. Why an LTM model? LTM >>>>> camera? >>>>> >>>>> If you decide on any older Leica lens, check it for haze... a common >>>>> remnant of outgassing of the lubricant originally used. Common >>>>> problem with lenses through the 70's. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Frank Filippone >>>>> BMWRed735i at Gmail.com >>>>> On 7/17/2021 12:37 PM, Jeffery Smith via LUG wrote: >>>>>> My Erwin Puts books are back home in Louisiana. Does anyone have >>>>>> experience or insight into this particular lens? I would like the >>>>>> vintage portrait look, and this model doesn't seem particularly >>>>>> coveted, at least not if price is an indicator. >>>>>> >>>>>> Jeffery >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> 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 >>>> >>> -- >>> Jim Nichols >>> Tullahoma, TN USA >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 > -- Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA