Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Joe Sobel <Krechtz@aol.com> wrote: > I have this same coated version of the lens [50mm LTM Elmar], from > the same general period [mid to late '40s]. One final question - do you > find that use of a lens hood is essential, and if so under what > conditions? As you know, it can be a bit of a hassle to find the exact > accessory or to use anything else, unless you never change aperture. I have a push-on shade for the Elmar that I use only when the sun is out in the open and I'm in its line of fire and I remember to put the shade on. This means the odd shot has more flare than I'd like but I can accept this in exchange for less hassle when changing the aperture. The LTM Elmar is a funky lens in terms of operation, which is partly why I enjoy using it. It takes me out of my standard way of doing things. I don't find it to be all that prone to flare either (when used with care)...the earlier uncoated version is no doubt worse in this respect. - -Dave-