barnack Posted June 1, 2013 Share #1 Posted June 1, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I would like to know if anyone has had experience using the Leitz 135mm f4 Elmar on their digital M. PLease give me your thoughts about this lens performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 1, 2013 Posted June 1, 2013 Hi barnack, Take a look here Leitz Elmar-M 135mm f4 on Digital M. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
M9reno Posted June 1, 2013 Share #2 Posted June 1, 2013 It's a wonderful lens. I have the screw mount version, made in 1961. Here is a sample taken on my M9. 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/205861-leitz-elmar-m-135mm-f4-on-digital-m/?do=findComment&comment=2336366'>More sharing options...
barnack Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted June 1, 2013 Thanks for your reply, Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UliWer Posted June 1, 2013 Share #4 Posted June 1, 2013 Here are some examples with the lens at f/5.6 or f/8 - cropped: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-lenses/253049-view-through-older-glass-53.html#post2355610 Sharpness and colours are not bad in my opinion - though in some situations you have to put up with some rather strong chromatic aberrations (blue to violet branches of trees etc.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 1, 2013 Share #5 Posted June 1, 2013 (edited) It is impossible to find a bad 135 with Leica/Leitz. Even the Hektor 4.5 is very good. I have just about all types, and my favorite is the Tele-Elmar 4.0 first version. Edited June 2, 2013 by jaapv 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted June 1, 2013 Share #6 Posted June 1, 2013 It's a good 135... but I find that the focus barrel of the Tele Elmar, more next to the mount, is more easy and stable to handle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jow Posted June 3, 2013 Share #7 Posted June 3, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Its good on the M240 and EVF makes it easier for me to focus. Here are some of my first test shots, all f/4 Joe 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted June 3, 2013 Share #8 Posted June 3, 2013 As Jaap stated, there are no bad 135's. I have the current APO version and find it is superb. IMO 135's are not difficult at all to focus as other have stated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PimlicoLeica Posted June 4, 2013 Share #9 Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) It's a stunning lens, lovely colour rendition and super sharp. I was mucking about a few days ago to produce a food based "still life" to go with some paintings in a similar vein for the kitchen at home. I do have the 1.4 viewfinder magnifier, which makes focus and framing a breeze with the M9. It took me only two shots to get this, wide open. Not sure I'll use it, but it does show you the look you can get. It is really good for distance shots as well as close up portraits. And great value (only £150 a few months ago for immaculate condition body and glass, hood and caps). Given 135 is not that commonly used, it's a great way to get a chance to explore this focal length without massive outlay. It weighs a lot less than the later Tele-Elmars and it takes 39mm filters, so it's easy to integrate with a 35/50 Summicron for example. 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 June 4, 2013 by PimlicoLeica typo 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/205861-leitz-elmar-m-135mm-f4-on-digital-m/?do=findComment&comment=2338567'>More sharing options...
Ecar Posted June 4, 2013 Share #10 Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) It weighs a lot less than the later Tele-Elmars :confused:You mean the (beasty) goggled Elmarits? The T-E (or the Telyt) are only a bit heavier AFAIK. Nice still life picture, btw. Edited June 4, 2013 by Ecar spelling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted June 4, 2013 Share #11 Posted June 4, 2013 For occasional use, I bought the Elmar you cite. I was pleasantly surprised by its performance. Later I bought its successor, the first version Tele-Elmar. It is better, but I retained the Elmar for use on portraits. Both lenses represent excellent value for money in today's world, are very well made and often little used. Few show battle scars, though I am sure they do exist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted June 4, 2013 Share #12 Posted June 4, 2013 Here is an example from my M9. I think it is a good performer. 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/205861-leitz-elmar-m-135mm-f4-on-digital-m/?do=findComment&comment=2338787'>More sharing options...
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