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Elmar 50/2,8


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I've got the 1950's version, and I've tried (briefly) the new one. I think the new one has much higher contrast especially wide open and is better corrected and possibly sharper especially at apertures below F8 and for close focus.

I liked the old one better, it has a gentle handling of tones (can't think how to phase it) but the new one is much more modern more like the 'cron.

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Mark

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The current 50/2.8 is an underrated lens that is very versatile and a great little travel lens. I prefer it to the current Summicron, it has slightly warmer color rendition and is not as clinically sharp, but sharp enough. I also have a 1940's Elmar but rarely use it as this lens is just so versatile.

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I've shown this before, but here's one in colour. From May last year.

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M8. 50 Elmar-M at f4, 1/3000 sec, -2/3 EV.

 

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Thanks Ronald. The liitle lens only weighs 170g, next to nothing. As I said, perfect for travel. Actually I have two of them, silver chrome & black. Ridiculous really to have two identical lenses so I'll probably sell the silver one. I don't understand why Leica has decided to stop manufacturing a lens that goes way back to the beginnings of the company. Very sad...

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There is a big difference with the two.

 

On the photo forum (people)you can see one of my shots called Elmar in the Woods which shows the old version used on an M8.

The desaturated color is however post processing, not the lens although it is less saturated and lower contrast then the current one.

 

I use the current version for most shots however as the ergonomics are better...my favourite lens is indeed the current version.

 

regards

andy

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I wish there was a a way to have a focusing tab retrofitted on the Elmar-M...l

Modern design with tab:

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