carstenw Posted December 2, 2006 Share #21 Posted December 2, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) The full term is "infrared cut filter", and it is a normal screw-in filter with red cast when viewed from the side, which just removes all or most of the infrared in the incoming light. One example is the B+W 486 UV/IR filter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sean_reid Posted December 2, 2006 Share #22 Posted December 2, 2006 The full term is "infrared cut filter", and it is a normal screw-in filter with red cast when viewed from the side, which just removes all or most of the infrared in the incoming light. One example is the B+W 486 UV/IR filter. Just a quick clarification. The filter is clear. It may show a red cast when viewed from certain angles *if* it is reflecting a noticeable amount of IR. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grober Posted December 2, 2006 Share #23 Posted December 2, 2006 I had both the 90 APO-Summicron and the Tele-Elmarit, the so-called "thin" version. But I also bought the 75 APO-Summicron as soon as it was announced. Both Summicrons are superb. When I found out that the M8 would have a 1.33x lens factor, I promptly listed and sold the 90 Summicron figuring that the 75mm would take its place. Anyway, I needed the cash from the sale of the 90 for the buy of the M8 anyway. My former "long" tele was a much-loved 135mm Tele-Elmar (also sold to provide cash for the M8 buy). It has a maximum aperture of 4.0. The 90mm T-E when boosted by 1.33 becomes a 120mm lens, now my "long" Tele for the M8. So, in the exchange of my long tele lenses on the M8, I effectively gained an f-stop. I've never been disappointed by the images my 90 T-E delivers but I would never argue that any 90mm Summicron beats it. For as much as I'll use the "120mm" format on the M8, the 90 T-E suits my purposes just fine. I do miss that 135 Tele-Elmar though so maybe there's a Hektor in my future that would let me mess around with the M8's "180mm format." -g Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted December 2, 2006 Share #24 Posted December 2, 2006 The second version of the 135mm f/2.8 (with glasses) is also meant to be quite good. The first edition is almost the same, except a little less flare resistance wide open. I have such a lens on the way, but I have only tried it on my M8 in the store so far. It seems quite possible to focus, especially with the 1.25x loupe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted December 2, 2006 Share #25 Posted December 2, 2006 A 90 Elmar-C is an excellent lens and is quite affordable if you can live with f4. Erwin rates it just behid the current Elmarit as far as optical quality is concerned. I have both and take the Elmar-C when I want to keep the size and weight down. Shots of it and from using it here: Leica Elmar-C 90mm 1:4 Photo Gallery by Carl Bretteville at pbase.com - Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_b_elmer Posted December 2, 2006 Share #26 Posted December 2, 2006 For your purpose, I would consider the 75/1.4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fotomiguel Posted December 2, 2006 Share #27 Posted December 2, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) I think that the 90mm f4 elmar with de macro adapter is able to do 1:3 macro on a leicam7. That means that on the m8 and the sensor size x1,33 is posible to do macrophotography 1:2 or even 1:1 ??????????? Thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted December 2, 2006 Share #28 Posted December 2, 2006 3/1.33=2.25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveSee Posted December 3, 2006 Share #29 Posted December 3, 2006 As with grober, when I need a "zuper-tele" the 90/2,8 T-E "thin" does very well, for me. Long ago I had the 90/4 Elmarit(sliding hood), but was having to much fun with other lenses and sold it towards purchase of a second M body. Bought a T-E used later on... ...your query prompted me to don the T-E and snap this, attached. Souped with VueScan: no profile, no WB, no sharpening... just read in the DNG and output the JPEG you have here. I did use a B+W 486 filter... and no hood(!). BTW, do you mean 90 lens, or near equivalent with an M8? If you seek pictures with a 90 FL, then I'd agree with the suggestion of the 75/1,4(michael_b_elmer) rgds, Dave(who's just getting used to this M8 before it goes back to Solms for correction) 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/10532-which-90mm-lens-for-an-m8/?do=findComment&comment=109691'>More sharing options...
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