!Nomad64 Posted July 10, 2010 Share #221 Posted July 10, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thank you, Bruno. Here is another 1950s shot, a real 'feel-good' photo of a little girl snapping her family in the zoo. Leica M8, 1952 Summitar 2/50 coated. Regards Johan Well done, Johan, really! Ah, that irresistible '50s mood, when everything seemed simpler and happier. It's not nostalgia, I'm actually born well later. But the first photo books I began studying are those I inherited from my dad and most date back to that period. You happily caught the right moment. For the sake of curiosity I downloaded the pic and converted it in b/w. B/W adds even more to old time appearance, but colors help separate the little girl from the family, so I can't understand which version I prefer. Anyway, chapeau! Bruno Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Yogibear Posted July 17, 2010 Share #222 Posted July 17, 2010 Good old Summar. No cleaning marks, haze or fungus, just some cracked kit between the lenses. No UV/IR filter used. The first three with f6.3 the last three wide open. 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/110554-m8-and-old-glass/?do=findComment&comment=1380331'>More sharing options...
Julian H Posted July 17, 2010 Share #223 Posted July 17, 2010 The lovely images and the qualities of some of the lenses shown make me want to go and buy a few of the lenses, of course I will need an M8 to go with them! Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yogibear Posted July 18, 2010 Share #224 Posted July 18, 2010 The lovely images and the qualities of some of the lenses shown make me want to go and buy a few of the lenses, of course I will need an M8 to go with them! Just do it ! Of course, old glass doesn't compare to the modern designs. If you want to make 50x60cm prints or must publish in glossy magazines, you'd be better off with the newer optics. On the other hand there are some good reasons to use the older lenses on an M8, especially if you're a hobbyphotographer (like me). 1. Many optical errors of the old designs are, due to the crop factor, not as visible as in full frame. 2. The lower contrast is for digital photography often a blessing, and when you need more contrast, you just tweak it on your PC. 3. Old glass has, especially when used wide open, often a unique footprint. 3. You still can pick some up at very, very decent prices. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuxBob Posted July 19, 2010 Share #225 Posted July 19, 2010 Just do it ! Of course, old glass doesn't compare to the modern designs. If you want to make 50x60cm prints or must publish in glossy magazines, you'd be better off with the newer optics. On the other hand there are some good reasons to use the older lenses on an M8, especially if you're a hobbyphotographer (like me). 1. Many optical errors of the old designs are, due to the crop factor, not as visible as in full frame. 2. The lower contrast is for digital photography often a blessing, and when you need more contrast, you just tweak it on your PC. 3. Old glass has, especially when used wide open, often a unique footprint. 3. You still can pick some up at very, very decent prices. Hi, Yogibear. Thought I recognised the Grund and Place Guillame (?) there. Hello form another lux resident. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyril Jayant Posted July 21, 2010 Share #226 Posted July 21, 2010 Andy , Thanks for the great Image. My new M8 and the few lens I have and they are not Old.So I am still learning and through this forum I have every thing I want learn and to know. I am going to continue to learn how to use them effectively and then think find an old lens to compare the different:cool: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yogibear Posted July 23, 2010 Share #227 Posted July 23, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, Yogibear. Thought I recognised the Grund and Place Guillame (?) there. Hello form another lux resident. Hi Bob, you're correct, I was last saturday morning in Lux Ville. Tried shooting in the evening at the Blues'n Jazz rallye as well with my Jupiter 2/85 but got literally crushed in the crowd ... Kind regards Johan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter in Cairns Posted July 23, 2010 Share #228 Posted July 23, 2010 Lovely photo's Ingo. Love the expressions and atmosphere captured. I notice you have the word Grob on your watermark. Do you fly a Grob? I have a 109B out here in Australia. Love it. Kind regards Peter 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuxBob Posted July 24, 2010 Share #229 Posted July 24, 2010 Hi Bob, you're correct, I was last saturday morning in Lux Ville. Tried shooting in the evening at the Blues'n Jazz rallye as well with my Jupiter 2/85 but got literally crushed in the crowd ... Kind regards Johan Yogibear, didn't go this year. Last year got some good photos (D700) but my daughter felt intimidated by the crowds. They have some great acts but they could do with half that number and could start earlier. I'm based up around Kirchberg in the day and can be seen wandering around some lunchtimes with my camera. Adee, Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moo-Crumpus Posted July 24, 2010 Share #230 Posted July 24, 2010 Thank you, Peter, I notice you have the word Grob on your watermark. Do you fly a Grob? I have a 109B out here in Australia. Peter No, I don't fly. It is Groß with "sz", also known as a "sharp s", a kind of german umlaut thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photoshutter Posted July 27, 2010 Share #231 Posted July 27, 2010 (edited) M8 and Jupiter-3 Shot removed due to size being far in excess of forum rules Edited January 10, 2011 by andybarton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstotler Posted August 10, 2010 Share #232 Posted August 10, 2010 Two from a set shot this weekend with the Leitz 5cm f/3.5 collapsable, 1953. The quality was awesome--and, again, I like how this lens renders out-of-focus areas at f/3.5 "flatly" compared (let's say) to more modern Leica lenses. I have a few more coming from another shoot I did this weekend, too. Totally usable. Cheers! Will P.S. No UV/IR filter, BTW. 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! 2 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/110554-m8-and-old-glass/?do=findComment&comment=1402728'>More sharing options...
2Bébèrt Posted August 10, 2010 Share #233 Posted August 10, 2010 Two from a set shot this weekend with the Leitz 5cm f/3.5 collapsable, 1953. The quality was awesome--and, again, I like how this lens renders out-of-focus areas at f/3.5 "flatly" compared (let's say) to more modern Leica lenses. I have a few more coming from another shoot I did this weekend, too. Totally usable. Cheers! Will P.S. No UV/IR filter, BTW. Super shots with that old glass, keep 'm comming.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yogibear Posted August 11, 2010 Share #234 Posted August 11, 2010 (edited) During a wine tasting at the famous biological vinery of Manfred Loch in Schoden (Germany, Mosel). M8 1951 Summarit 1.5/50 wide open. Since Will van Maanen CLA'd the lens, it is crystal clear and it has become my favourite. The OOF areas are nice and 'woolly', the in-focus area is very sharp defined. 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 August 11, 2010 by Yogibear 1 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/110554-m8-and-old-glass/?do=findComment&comment=1403508'>More sharing options...
andym911 Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share #235 Posted August 12, 2010 Yogibear Very Very nice shots and lovely rendering with the Summarit. I purcahsed that lens as well alst year and it is gorgeous...very well built and as you demonstrate , wonderful OOF but plenty sharp. Well done andy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrutcher Posted August 17, 2010 Share #236 Posted August 17, 2010 This is a fun thread. I've learned a lot during the process, thanks for all the input. My contribution is from my M8 with a 1952 Summicron collapsible 50mm F2. The first one was shot this morning in my yard (live in Arizona and yes that's an Ocotillo cactus). F2.0 1/1000. ISO 160 no filter with camera set to NO lens recognition. Second one is at F8 1/60 Iso 160 No filter also. 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/110554-m8-and-old-glass/?do=findComment&comment=1409169'>More sharing options...
Yogibear Posted September 6, 2010 Share #237 Posted September 6, 2010 Some 'contre-jour' photos with uncoated old glass and a snapshot portrait of an old flemish lady with a coated Elmar 3.5/50. 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/110554-m8-and-old-glass/?do=findComment&comment=1430208'>More sharing options...
wstotler Posted September 7, 2010 Share #238 Posted September 7, 2010 Few more from the Leitz 5cm f/3.5 collapsable, 1953. Elected to take it hiking over everything else as it is my smallest, lightest lens. B&W conversion with TrueGrain using the Panatomic X grain/curves. Cheers! Will 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/110554-m8-and-old-glass/?do=findComment&comment=1430511'>More sharing options...
Vignetting Posted September 14, 2010 Share #239 Posted September 14, 2010 Great photo... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstotler Posted September 14, 2010 Share #240 Posted September 14, 2010 Great photo... Thanks. After shooting this set, I acquired a Leitz SOOGZ, which slips on over the front of the Leitz 5cm f/3.5 collapsable and permits use of a standard E39 UV/IR cut filter. Should help me always shoot reliable color with this vintage lens. Cheers! Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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