Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/02/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]While I know this is a stylistic rationale, I find that this lens works best with a film/developer combination that can render longer tonal graduation than from what I've seen on the list. AND, the unheard of, using the lens with the camera on a tripod. Just because it's a hand camera doesn't mean one can't use a Leica on a tripod. Slobodan Dimitrov Studio G-8, Angels Gate Cultural Center http://sdimitrovphoto.com On Feb 25, 2006, at 6:35 AM, Steve Barbour wrote: > smashing Daniel... from the looks of 0001 the old one is terrific > and may be hard to beat... at least in bw...thanks, Steve > > > On Feb 25, 2006, at 1:49 AM, Daniel Ridings wrote: > >> Steve, >> >> Evidently the modern version has been reformulated ... and is even >> better. >> >> Here's some with the old one I have: >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/album13/05v23_0001 >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/album08/04v44_0005 >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/album08/04v44_0009 (bokeh shot) >> >> It lives on my M3, more or less. >> >> I've seen wonderful results with the modern forumlation and will pick >> one up as soon as I run across one for a decent price. I like the old >> one, but the new one seems to be in a class of its own. >> >> Daniel >> >> On 2/24/06, Steve Barbour <kididdoc@cox.net> wrote: >>> Is there any optical difference between the old chrome 50/2.8 >>> collapsible Elmars of the 1950's to 1974, and the newer 50/2.8 >>> Elmars which were issued starting sometime in the 1990's... >>> >>> Does anyone experienced in using these lenses see any differences in >>> the photos from them? >>> >>> Which vintage is preferable if in good shape, and the cost not >>> considered? >>> >>> I appreciate your advice, Steve >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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