L39UK Posted March 27, 2009 Share #361 Posted March 27, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Dear Uli, IMHO the 5cm Hektor is a much under-rated lens. Even Erwin Puts considers it a better lens that the celebrated Elmar, whatever 'better' means. I have ended up with three by default and will probably sell one. The first one bought with the Leica II was 'coated' by Malcolm Taylor. The results were surprising, even to the people at the Leica factory to whom I showed a few shots. It was a very expensive lens to produce, particularly with its Merthe curved elements and required precise hand assembly. That and the drive for an f/2 lens drove Leitz to the Summar, a lens I have never regarded particularly highly. Naturally the Hektor is not in the class of the latest lenses, but what I want with it is a compact early camera which slips in a pocket, but produces excellent results optically. It is surprisingly good at full aperture, which is a full stop faster than the Elmar. Here is a picture of one of my neighbour's children, admittedly at f/9 it's optimum aperture, but the picture does show the resolution with the boy's hair. At 72 dpi on a computer monitor it is impossible to truly evaluate a photograph, particluarly with the 244 kB limit on the Forum, but it will give you some idea: Hello Justin, Very nice photo,thanks for posting. I also think that the 5cm f/2.5 Hektor is a very underated lens.Why it gets termed as a "dismal performer" I do not know.I have seen some excellent photographs taken using this lens.Tom Abrahamson of "Rapidwinder" fame( in Vancouver,Canada) who has had experience using many Leitz lenses both "early" and "modern Leitz" glass over many years,also rates this lens highly. It's the lens on the top of my "wants" list. Regards, William Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zamri Posted March 27, 2009 Share #362 Posted March 27, 2009 Hi, I'm from Singapore, also a LTM user own a IId+5cm Elmar f3.5 . Here some shot: happy shooting!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frederics Posted April 1, 2009 Share #363 Posted April 1, 2009 Hello, Here is my II. Still going strong with regular Exercise:) Best, Frederic 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/13639-ltm-users-its-time-to-stand-up-and-be-counted/?do=findComment&comment=859947'>More sharing options...
UliWer Posted April 1, 2009 Share #364 Posted April 1, 2009 Dear Uli, IMHO the 5cm Hektor is a much under-rated lens. ... Hello Hektor, I saw your reply just now. Thank you so much for your instructive information and your real Hektor photo! I think its worth going on looking for a usable example. Uli Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caselli Posted April 4, 2009 Share #365 Posted April 4, 2009 Leica A, about 1961...North Beach street fair. 50mm Elmar. Not a screw mount, of course. Good example, I think, of the hesitant moment. 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/13639-ltm-users-its-time-to-stand-up-and-be-counted/?do=findComment&comment=863017'>More sharing options...
L Palette Posted April 9, 2009 Share #366 Posted April 9, 2009 Count me in !!! In January of this year, I bouhgt a plain old vanilla flavor IIIf, then an Elmar f=5cm 1:2.8, then a yellow filter for B&W, all purchased separately from eBay. Looking to get a faster lens in the future. I have used Fuji Superia x-tra 400 (cheap film) for color, and now Kodak 400cn for B&W trial. Will try color Fuji Reala 100 soon. Because of my inexperience with film loading, the very first roll had all the frames overlapping, but the second roll was much better. The sharpeness of the Elmar was astounding. Haven't done the CLA yet. Its a bit of challenge for me since exposure settings are all manual, but I am excited about the camera beyond belief. It is with me almost always, but haven't really taken any candid street shots. 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/13639-ltm-users-its-time-to-stand-up-and-be-counted/?do=findComment&comment=867538'>More sharing options...
tobias.f Posted May 24, 2009 Share #367 Posted May 24, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm in. IIIa (206705, in need of repair) Elmar 50/3.5 (first type) Summar 50/2 Xenon 50/1.5 Mir 20/5.6 (yes, a russian bastard child, but a good copy of the Angulon) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. No Posted July 1, 2009 Share #368 Posted July 1, 2009 nobody? more - coming up soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hejenk Posted July 8, 2009 Share #369 Posted July 8, 2009 Just bought a 1935 III (F) apparently converted to a IIIf (confusing!!) and a 5cm Elmar (1936). Haven't developed any films yet but the pleasure in holding it and taking pictures without advanced technology is overwhelming.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadypv Posted July 10, 2009 Share #370 Posted July 10, 2009 I just got my first Leica, its a IIIF red dial. i have a ultron 35mm 1.7 for now. looking for me a good 5cm lens, undecided for now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckay3d Posted July 21, 2009 Share #371 Posted July 21, 2009 My IIIa upgraded with flash sync and a couple of useful accessories. As you may have guessed, the gray thing is not Leitz.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismon Posted July 21, 2009 Share #372 Posted July 21, 2009 Never seen anything like it before. Were I to guess, I'd say a rangefinder with guide numbers for instant calculation of F/stop at any given distance. ( I still have hundreds of flashbulbs for my CEYOOs ). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckay3d Posted July 21, 2009 Share #373 Posted July 21, 2009 Never seen anything like it before. Were I to guess, I'd say a rangefinder with guide numbers for instant calculation of F/stop at any given distance. ( I still have hundreds of flashbulbs for my CEYOOs ). That is exactly it! It is the Norwood Flash-Mate and they made a similar model for electronic flash units. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. No Posted August 27, 2009 Share #374 Posted August 27, 2009 brother and sister: IIIf and IIIf : 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! OLAF 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! OLAF ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/13639-ltm-users-its-time-to-stand-up-and-be-counted/?do=findComment&comment=1006534'>More sharing options...
storybrown Posted September 2, 2009 Share #375 Posted September 2, 2009 here's a quick snap (pardon unwelcome highlights) of a 1950-1 IIIf BD and a 1932 Leica II, with some lenses & visiting Soviet second cousin -- Zorki w/Jupiter. I'm very much a novice with these -- from loading to focusing -- and overly fiddly, but am very drawn to them, esp the IIIf, and intend to turn to it in ernest in due course . . . 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/13639-ltm-users-its-time-to-stand-up-and-be-counted/?do=findComment&comment=1015643'>More sharing options...
MalcolmW Posted September 21, 2009 Share #376 Posted September 21, 2009 I'm very new to the Leica world, but now have a IIIf with a 5cm f3.5 collapsible Elmar. So far it's been on a cruise to Norway and the Goodwood Revival (this weekend). Love it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iShutterbug Posted September 21, 2009 Share #377 Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) I'm very new to the Leica world, but now have a IIIf with a 5cm f3.5 collapsible Elmar. So far it's been on a cruise to Norway and the Goodwood Revival (this weekend). Love it. Malcolm, I'm sure we all would like to see some of your pictures. What exposure meter do you use? What film? I'm recently returned from a European vacation shooting LTM and (Canon) digital. I had the seven rolls of film developed and scanned to CD and was genuinely impressed with the pictures, some of which I've posted in this forum. I'm just now finishing up going through the 108 GB of RAW + SJPG digital images (some of which were taken side-by-side the Leica) and, except that I had an ultrawide 16-35mm and light tele 70-200mm for the 15MP digital which extended the 35-50-90mm range of the LTM lenses I took, in that mid-range of 35-90mm I prefer my relatively few film exposures. My wife says they have more "oomph". I'm honestly very surprised about that! I'm thinking of writing an article about it for one of the photo magazines. Aside from tooting my own horn I'm saying that at least from my own recent experience you're not wasting your time with film and Leica lenses. All I would suggest is have your camera and lens CLA'd to make sure they are up to par. In particular you need the full gamut of accurate shutter speeds and a clear sharp lens. After that it's up to your vision, your choice of film, your exposure meter, and how still you can hold the camera. Cheers! Edited September 21, 2009 by iShutterbug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. No Posted October 20, 2009 Share #378 Posted October 20, 2009 and UP! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mc_k Posted October 22, 2009 Share #379 Posted October 22, 2009 Hektor 28 Summitar 50 both from the 1930's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share #380 Posted October 23, 2009 Since I started this thread it's has had 378 comments and 28,999 views! Thank you Now, let's see more of you take part in the next Barnack Challenge. These cameras deserve to be used! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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