barnack Posted August 21, 2010 Share #1 Posted August 21, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Does anyone know when production stopped on the Elmarit-M 135mm f/2.8? Does anyone have any expereince using this lens on their M8. I would enjoy hearing your comments. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 21, 2010 Posted August 21, 2010 Hi barnack, Take a look here Leica Elmarit-M 135mm f/2.8. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Brian Bower Posted August 21, 2010 Share #2 Posted August 21, 2010 A good lens, the second version from Sn 2656667 is definitely better than the first. It works well on the M8 (I had mine 6 bit coded which is useful). The Tele-Elmar is better optically and the Apo-Telyt superb but neither is easy to use on the M8 - although it is possible. Hope this helps. Brian Bower Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bower Posted August 21, 2010 Share #3 Posted August 21, 2010 Forgot to add, last date I believe was 1998. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted August 21, 2010 Share #4 Posted August 21, 2010 A much overlooked lens. Although the adjustment of the bug eyes is critical to get good results. I have both the first and second versions and see no real difference between them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted August 21, 2010 Share #5 Posted August 21, 2010 Hi Even the type I needs a monopod to do it justice, the type I can sometimes flare with light sources just outside frame, take lots of shots until you are familiar with effect, unless you have a DM and can chimp. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacarape Posted August 22, 2010 Share #6 Posted August 22, 2010 I can't give you any advice on the specific use on an M8, but have you considered the crop factor? The lens itself is well off anyone's radar, so it's incredibly inexpensive. It's criticized for being bug eyed and heavy, but hey, a 135/2.8 at 300 bucks? Who cares? When I was looking for one I asked about teh lens and was given some great advice on the 90mm view. It's like looking at an old tele, almost. It works, so you can't really fault the lens for that. Here is a view of the lens on an MP and a shot taken with it on K64. On a tripod at 2.8 at less then 10 feet. The OOF area is sweet. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/129072-leica-elmarit-m-135mm-f28/?do=findComment&comment=1413439'>More sharing options...
H. James Wolf Posted August 22, 2010 Share #7 Posted August 22, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have one of these and use it consistently on an M8 as well as film Ms. On an M8, it gives the equivalent of about 180 mm and is perfectly usable. This is one of the less well loved Mandler lenses because it doesn't suit many people's image of a Leica lens. Sure, it's heavy, but it works well and it's the only game in town for a 135 of this speed on an M. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPWhite Posted May 8, 2014 Share #8 Posted May 8, 2014 I use it with my M9 on a regular basis. Works perfectly. With a small dremel tool I added the 6bit code. Cannot understand why so many do not like to use a 135 with the M9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted May 9, 2014 Share #9 Posted May 9, 2014 I agree it is globally an undervalued lens... but imho the reason can be trivial : I have both it and the TE 135 : use much more the TE for it is easier to carry... ...those useful goggles (and the larger diameter) make lot of difference both in "light-in pockets" and "bag" situations. In the use , I find it even more comfortable than the TE... better balancing and better focus operation (the Elmar 135 "non TE" is someway even better, with its focus ring next to front) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamiji Posted May 10, 2014 Share #10 Posted May 10, 2014 I have used the 135 Elmarit on both film and digital M's. These days I use it mostly on the bellows. Great macro combo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 10, 2014 Share #11 Posted May 10, 2014 Actually, I do not like the goggles at all as they create a tunnel vision through the viewfinder by masking everything outside the 90 mm framelines. I had quite an early version, I do not know whether later ones do this as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamiji Posted May 10, 2014 Share #12 Posted May 10, 2014 Actually, I do not like the goggles at all as they create a tunnel vision through the viewfinder by masking everything outside the 90 mm framelines. I had quite an early version, I do not know whether later ones do this as well. Your right, but there are so many ways to use this lens without the goggles. Visoflex, bellows, EVF. I keep it around for versatility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted May 10, 2014 Share #13 Posted May 10, 2014 Actually, I do not like the goggles at all as they create a tunnel vision through the viewfinder by masking everything outside the 90 mm framelines. I had quite an early version, I do not know whether later ones do this as well. It's someway "VF dependent".... not so annoying on M3, unpleasant in 28mm-wide VFs like M's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick in CO Posted May 10, 2014 Share #14 Posted May 10, 2014 I used mine on the M8 and now on my M9. On the M8 it became an effective 180mm lens which was really nice - I miss it! I'm tempted to get another M8 (with prices dropping) to have that combo again. Talk about tunnel vision, try the 135 Elmarit on an M9 with the 1.4X eyepiece! Great for critical focus though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronazle Posted May 14, 2014 Share #15 Posted May 14, 2014 The lens is large and capable of excellent, but below tele-Elmar qualitry photos. I have two: the conventional "eyes" model and a short mount version. The short mount is quite useful on a viso esp w/bellows. The "eyes" model is fine to use but a more or less nightmare to carry around. It just does not (to me) fit in neatly in a typical Leica scenario. About the only time I use it (i.e., the "eyes" version) is on my own property when I start out with it mounted on an M8 or M9 for wildlife/nature photography. If I'm using a tripod, I'll probably avoid the Elmarit and mount a longer lens on a Viso. Regards, Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdsheepdog Posted May 15, 2014 Share #16 Posted May 15, 2014 Here, for what it is worth is a very ordinary hand held shot with the 138 T Elmarit, goggles and all, followed by a very heavy crop, about as much as the M 240 will go to in camera. These are small files, the larger files are significantly sharper, and also have less grain. Not bad for an old lens! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/129072-leica-elmarit-m-135mm-f28/?do=findComment&comment=2590595'>More sharing options...
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