Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]When I first began using Leica, I used to "sniff" around the camera shops, and frequently would be told about the 65 elmar. Most added that I would never find one (except perhaps the one they had for sale) as they were very rare in Melbourne. On several occasions, I passed up on buying one, (it seemed too expensive at $700) but using enlarger lenes on my viso/bellows was never going to be a long term option, so of course I found a 65. I have to admit that I was blown away with the images I obtained with this quirky combination: sharp, contrasty, and rich in detail. For the cost, the lens is truely amazing. I do not use it as much any more because I've invested a "fortune" in the R lenses including the 100 apo macro, which is even more amazing, but I do travel with the M and viso combination and the 65 always comes along ;_0 Cheers Alastair