Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/03/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Steve, I haven't explored BW with it to any extent, but I suspect it would be fine. I'll try it when I get a chance. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 3/21/2017 5:04 AM, Steve Barbour wrote: > how does the discolored lens do in bw? > > > steve > > > > > >> Hi Paul, >> >> A lot of us have had them over the years. I happen to have two, the >> 50/1.4 and the 55/1.8. Strangely, the 55 shows very little >> discoloration, but the 50 darkens a little with age. I'm trying to >> rejuvenate the 50/1.4 because I like the look it gives wide open, even if >> it is basically a little warm. >> >> Here is my favorite from the 50/1.4, about 8 years ago: >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Katie+Grace+_amp_+Kristin.jpg.html >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> >> On 3/20/2017 11:46 PM, Paul Roark wrote: >>> Jim Nichols wrote: >>> >>>> My slightly radioactive Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50/1.4 is >>>> undergoing a sunshine treatment in hopes of reducing the slight >>>> discoloration of the 3 rear elements. The recommended exposure is >>>> about a >>>> week, but may get extended because of bad weather days. >>>> ?... >>>> >>> ?Interesting. I inherited a screw-mount Pentax outfit from a great uncle >>> and have one of these radioactive 50s. >>> >>> Paul >>> www.PaulRoark.com >>> >>> ? >>> >>>> ? >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >