M8China Posted March 1, 2010 Share #1 Posted March 1, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a 1963 Elmar 50/F2.8 collapsible and a 1958 Summicron 50/F2 DR (Dual Range) that I have not used a long time. I plan to start using them on my M8 body. I would appreciate it if any Leicanauts have used both lenses on their M8 and could offer some comments on the performance of these lenses with respect to sharpness, color renditions, vignetting, and the effect of UV/IR filter and coding, dos and don'ts, etc. Best if some actual shots could be attached for reference. Many thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cidereye Posted March 1, 2010 Share #2 Posted March 1, 2010 See this recent thread on the Elmar:- http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m8-forum/117256-leica-50-elmar-2-8-samples.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 1, 2010 Share #3 Posted March 1, 2010 The DR Summicron cannot be used on the M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8China Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted March 1, 2010 Hi Jaapv, one question - do you mean the DR lens cannot be mounted on the M8 or was it the ocular that came with the lens that cannot be used on the M8, or both. It seems I could mount the lens on the M8 body but not the ocular that enables close focusing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 1, 2010 Share #5 Posted March 1, 2010 No, it cannot be mounted and focus to infinity - the "skirt" on the lens is in the way. The same on the M9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianv Posted March 1, 2010 Share #6 Posted March 1, 2010 The other lens that cannot be mounted on the M8/M9 is the Collapsible Elmar 9cm F4. One of my favorite lenses. Mine will just stay with the M3 kit. The Type 1 5cm f2 Rigid Summicron has identical optics to the DR, and will mount on the M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8China Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted March 1, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yup, I tried, and the DR lens refused to be even be inserted into the body, let alone turned to click, so it will just have to stay with my film Ms. The other Elmar 50 and Elmar 90/4 are fine with M8. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted March 1, 2010 Share #8 Posted March 1, 2010 I have a 1963 Elmar 50/F2.8 collapsible and a 1958 Summicron 50/F2 DR (Dual Range) that I have not used a long time. I plan to start using them on my M8 body. I would appreciate it if any Leicanauts have used both lenses on their M8 and could offer some comments on the performance of these lenses with respect to sharpness, color renditions, vignetting, and the effect of UV/IR filter and coding, dos and don'ts, etc. Best if some actual shots could be attached for reference. Many thanks. RE. the 50 2.8, you have the lens, you have the camera, why not just try it out and make your own mind up? Being a lower contrast lens than the latest ones it will be ideal for harsh light situations, and portraits. It's a tad soft wide open but much sharper by f4 - f11. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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