Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/06

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Tele-Elmarit
From: John Collier <jbcollier@powersurfr.com>
Date: Sun, 06 Jan 2002 08:04:29 -0700

My TE was the thin one from 1983. It was actually one of the engraved
anniversary. I immediately substituted a 12575 hood for the rubber one that
came with it. I used a UV filter at first but quickly stopped doing that! I
liked the size but the flaring drove me nuts. The person I sold it to, with
a complete explanation of the problem and right of return, has been very
happy with it. I guess it must be the light up here.

John Collier

> From: "Steve Barbour" <kididdoc@home.com>
> 
> Which version of the  90 Tele Elmarit was it John...?   Steve
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Collier" <jbcollier@powersurfr.com>
> 
> 
>> All I can say is that this lens must suffer from significant sample
>> variation. My brand new one had troubles with flare. Heck, it would even
>> flare if there were light tones in the photo! I sold it and bought the
>> 90/2.8 Elmarit which I later traded up to a 90/2AA. Both these lenses are
>> stunning performers.
>> 
>> John Collier
>> 
>>> From: Marc Attinasi <marc@attinasi.org>
>>> 
>>> The 90mm Tele-Elmarit rocks!  Don't let anyone tell you otherwise; it
> is
>>> an amazing performer and incredibly compact. Not to mention
> inexpensive...
>>> 
>>> Who cares if such-and-such a 90mm is better? The 90 TE is capaple of
>>> taking great pictures and it is a joy to handle. If you get a lot of
>>> money later, get a super 90mm APO Aspheric monster and compare them -
>>> you may want to keep both as they suit different purposes.
>> 
>>

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