hektor Posted October 7, 2011 Share #521 Posted October 7, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Working properly and still in use.The lense is a Steinheil Quinon 5cm f2 What are the results like from the Quinon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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derScheuch Posted October 9, 2011 Share #522 Posted October 9, 2011 What are the results like from the Quinon? You can take a look here Ferris Wheel I | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Ferris Wheel II | Flickr - Photo Sharing! I haven't made many pcitures so far with this lens. I think it's a little bit soft wide open (it is a sonnar type) and it lacks a little bit in contrast. Ciao Oli Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semrich Posted October 24, 2011 Share #523 Posted October 24, 2011 Count me in with this one, Leica II eighty years young and as smooth as my M2. 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! 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/13639-ltm-users-its-time-to-stand-up-and-be-counted/?do=findComment&comment=1825070'>More sharing options...
bill Posted October 24, 2011 Share #524 Posted October 24, 2011 Beautiful. Its "twin" is in my briefcase now, on a (business) day trip up in London. These are such usable tools, and I agree with your comment about the M2. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semrich Posted October 24, 2011 Share #525 Posted October 24, 2011 Bill, useable they are, here is a shot of Farnz taken by Robert Parker who wanted to try it out. Just as it is in the photo it was loaded with HP5 @ 1600, and really low pub light most likely 1/20th sec. I got the chance to see what one looks like while using it. It's little wonder people might not take you seriously with it, how little they know! 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! 4 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=1825154'>More sharing options...
farnz Posted October 24, 2011 Share #526 Posted October 24, 2011 What a handsome devil! It must be a combination of the special light in the Chandos, the superb skills of the photographer and the awsome quality of the Leica II that portrays this otherwise gnarled subject in such a flattering way. Pete. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share #527 Posted October 24, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I don't remember Robert taking that at the time, great shot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semrich Posted October 25, 2011 Share #528 Posted October 25, 2011 Thanks James. Perhaps the fact that you and Pete were unaware of Robert taking that shot is why it was candid enough to turn out that well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted November 1, 2011 Share #529 Posted November 1, 2011 Each one of these has a roll of film loaded into it and each one gets its turn to be taken out for a walk about once a week. They're all in excellent working order. Front L to R: Leica II 1932, Standard 1939 Back L to R: Leica IIf 1953, Standard 1939, IIIf 1952 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=1832259'>More sharing options...
Limwhow Posted November 5, 2011 Share #530 Posted November 5, 2011 I've newly acquired some vintage gears. The Barnacks hold a certain degree of sexiness for me. And I can't get enough of shooting with them. 1930 Leica I upgraded to II (D) with Elmar 3.5cm f/3.5 1946 Leica IIIc upgraded to IIIf with Collapsible Nickel Elmar 5cm f/3.5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limwhow Posted November 5, 2011 Share #531 Posted November 5, 2011 1956 Leica IIIf Red Dial Self Timer with Summaron 3.5cm f/3.5 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shac Posted November 12, 2011 Share #532 Posted November 12, 2011 The Ic is just back from a CLA by Youxin Ye and works beautifully. The Summaron is new to me as well and in superb condition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abusa14 Posted November 13, 2011 Share #533 Posted November 13, 2011 I generally use Leica Ms & Nikon DSLRs. I have been wanting to get a IIIf. I ordered a IIIf RD ST and a 90/2 LTM last week. I should have them this week. How is the 90/2 LTM? Should i return the 90/2? Please advise. I am planning to get a 50/2 or 50/3.5. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted November 13, 2011 Share #534 Posted November 13, 2011 I generally use Leica Ms & Nikon DSLRs. I have been wanting to get a IIIf. I ordered a IIIf RD ST and a 90/2 LTM last week. I should have them this week. How is the 90/2 LTM? Should i return the 90/2? Please advise. I am planning to get a 50/2 or 50/3.5. Thanks. wait to get and next try them; if they are in good conditions you' ld not be disapointed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted November 13, 2011 Share #535 Posted November 13, 2011 One thing to check on your LTM Summicron 90/2 is whether it is a "real" LTM lens or one of the early Summicron M lenses with the LTM to M adapter (glued on by the factory) removed. The value is substantially different, as I believe that there were only 500 genuine LTM 90 Summicrons made (all in 1957) against quite a lot of Summicron-M Mk1's with the adapter. I forget now how to tell the difference, maybe something to do with the red mounting dot but our resident historical guru, Mr. Braconi of the post above, will I am sure, be able to give us the correct information. From memory, the early Summicron 90's are pretty large and heavy and you may find on the small IIIF body, is a bit unbalanced. A good performer for its day and a huge improvement on the 85/1.5 Summarex but don't expect it to compare with the stunning abilities of the later M fit 90mm lenses, in particular the 90 Elmarit-M and ASPH Summicron. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted November 13, 2011 Share #536 Posted November 13, 2011 One other point. In my opinion, for a 50mm lens, I would go for the collapsible Summicron rather than the 50/2 Summitar. I have a Summitar (hex diaphragm model, bought new by my father in 1953) on my IIF and it is quite soft wide open and aperture shifts noticeably. I was going to get a Summicron but got a focusing adapter to use my Zeiss Opton Sonnar 50/1.5 instead, which is as good as a collapsible Summicron if not slightly better. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abusa14 Posted November 14, 2011 Share #537 Posted November 14, 2011 Thanks Mr. Braconi and Mr. Wilson. I'll post pics of the 90/2 once I get it. Hope it is the real one. Yes, I read that the 90/2 LTMs are rare but not as good as the current 90/2. I have two 90 Elmarits-R but do not have the M version. I use one on my Nikon w/Leitax and the other on my SL2 and SL. Would love to have it a 90 Elmarit M. Regards, AB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shac Posted November 14, 2011 Share #538 Posted November 14, 2011 The Ic is just back from a CLA by Youxin Ye and works beautifully. The Summaron is new to me as well and in superb condition Strange but the image I (thought) I uploaded disappeared - I'll try again 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=1843035'>More sharing options...
philipus Posted November 14, 2011 Share #539 Posted November 14, 2011 From memory, the early Summicron 90's are pretty large and heavy and you may find on the small IIIF body, is a bit unbalanced. A good performer for its day and a huge improvement on the 85/1.5 Summarex but don't expect it to compare with the stunning abilities of the later M fit 90mm lenses, in particular the 90 Elmarit-M and ASPH Summicron. Wilson Don't know if it helps but I've used a Summilux 50 LTM on my II and that's pretty unbalanced (though still very nice to use; picture on the previous page in this thread). The 50 weighs 380gr and is 5,5cm long. The 90 is almost twice the size, 660gr and 11cm. cheers Philip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abusa14 Posted November 14, 2011 Share #540 Posted November 14, 2011 How is the Nikkor 50/3.5 collapsible lens LTM (not the micro-nikkor or the rigid)? Is it better than the Elmar 50/3.5? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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