steamboat Posted November 21, 2015 Share #101 Posted November 21, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) It would be great if Leica released some more lenses in screw thread, I personally would love to be able to buy a 35mm Summicron in LTM . You realize, of course, they did this about 15 years ago? They even released a 35mm brightline finder to go with the screw mount 35mm Summicron. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Hi steamboat, Take a look here Leica to rework older M lenses?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
FlashGordonPhotography Posted November 21, 2015 Share #102 Posted November 21, 2015 When I was at the launch of the SL I told the Leica rep they should consider a new version of the tri elmar. His reply was, " how do you know they aren't? " Gordon 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiggiGun Posted November 25, 2015 Share #103 Posted November 25, 2015 I was asking them for a Bi-Elmar: 24+50 or 35+75 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted November 25, 2015 Share #104 Posted November 25, 2015 I was asking them for a Bi-Elmar: 24+50 or 35+75 I fear you don't understand. A Leica zoom zooms throughout its range. The focal length are marked because there was no way to match the focal length to the framelines. A "Bi-elmar 35-70" would be a tri-elmar but with evf viewing it simply becomes a zoom lens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted November 25, 2015 Share #105 Posted November 25, 2015 A multifocal lens is not necessarily a zoom lens. The MATE for instance has three focal lengths (28, 35, 50) and no intermediary ones so it is not a zoom lens or at least it does not work as such. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiggiGun Posted November 26, 2015 Share #106 Posted November 26, 2015 A multifocal lens is not necessarily a zoom lens. The MATE for instance has three focal lengths (28, 35, 50) and no intermediary ones so it is not a zoom lens or at least it does not work as such. Exactly what I try to explain earlier,.... I am old fashion, no EVF etc. I think there is more place for a real "Bi-Elmar" than a Tri. Quality is very high and post-processing in LR can do the rest Thanks for your replies Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted November 26, 2015 Share #107 Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Perhaps someone with a Tri-Elmar and EVF can show photos between the given focal lengths so we know how it behaves. . Edited November 26, 2015 by pico Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted November 27, 2015 Share #108 Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) Here is the first time that I post blurry images for sake of "MATE is not zoom": I don't know why only 28mm focal give some stripes of moiré. All photos at 1m and f:4 , change only focal lengths and between. Only crops show. 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! Edited November 27, 2015 by a.noctilux 5 Quote 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/252231-leica-to-rework-older-m-lenses/?do=findComment&comment=2937678'>More sharing options...
pico Posted November 27, 2015 Share #109 Posted November 27, 2015 Thank you. That seems to settle it! It is not a zoom. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted November 30, 2015 Share #110 Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Hello Everybody, Another alternative is that it might be a varifocal lens meaning it has to be refocused after changing focal lengths. Even if it had already been correctly focused on the same subject when it was focused at the different focal length. This new focusing would have to be done with some sort of focusing screen (ie: digital back) & not with the range/viewfinder. Best Regards, Michael Edited November 30, 2015 by Michael Geschlecht Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted December 1, 2015 Share #111 Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Zeiss already does this with the Sonnar 50mm 1.5, it is a rehash of the classic 1930s optical design. I suspect this sort of thing is what Kaufmann is referring to, perhaps they plan to rehash some classic Walter Mandler designs. Yes There is something special about a strong old design, but with modern coatings and tolerances. The Sonnar is like a slightly warmer Summilux ASPH at f2.8 and above, but below it has an atmospheric glowy feel, combined with some modern centre sharpness (except at f1.5). I love these types of hybrid Altneuland lenses .. Edited December 1, 2015 by colonel Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 1, 2015 Share #112 Posted December 1, 2015 Hello Everybody, Another alternative is that it might be a varifocal lens meaning it has to be refocused after changing focal lengths. Even if it had already been correctly focused on the same subject when it was focused at the different focal length. This new focusing would have to be done with some sort of focusing screen (ie: digital back) & not with the range/viewfinder. Best Regards, Michael That would mean that it is a varifocal with three identical focus planes at 28, 35 and 50. Rather unlikely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2015 Share #113 Posted December 1, 2015 Tri-Elmar. nuff said Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted December 2, 2015 Share #114 Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) Hello Jaap, Not necessarily unlikely. Best Regards, Michael Edited December 2, 2015 by Michael Geschlecht Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manolo Posted December 2, 2015 Share #115 Posted December 2, 2015 My short wishlist: - And rebirth of Hologon ( 3 elements ) without distortion (vignetting is fine, it's part of design) as 5.6/14mm or 5.6/15mm 3 element hologon Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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