[Leica] Speed Panchro II lens review

[Richard Clompus]

I’ve been a member of the LUG for more than a decade.  Most of the time, I read everyone’s entries but don’t post very often.  I really do miss Ted Grant’s words of wisdom that appeared alm almost weekly for a very long time. I recently retired and have a bit more time to spend with the grandkids and photography. As time has gone on, there is much less discussion about equipment on the LUG.  I suspect most of us have what we need in lenses and camera bodies. 

I decided to write again (favorite past time from my professional career as an eye doc) and published an article yesterday on PetaPixel about a cinema replica lens for Leica and other cameras. It fits a trend of resurrecting optics from decades ago to compliment the latest and greatest apo designs.  And its from China. A LHSA member wrote a review about their ELCAN replica lens that was quite positive.  I thought I’d share my recviuew.  Its an interesting lens.  Here’s the link:

https://petapixel.com/2023/03/21/light-lens-lab-50mm-f-2-review-the-classic-speed-panchro-ii-reborn/
 

Stay healthy & Be well,
Richard

Richard Clompus
Roanoke, VA