Svassh Posted October 24, 2016 Share #1 Posted October 24, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, Looking at picking up a 90mm lens. I have seen some advertised that state they do not work on digital although they appear to have a rangefinder mount and are Leica brands. Can anyone enlighten me on what lenses to avoid? Thanks Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Hi Svassh, Take a look here 90mm M Mount Lens. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
otto.f Posted October 24, 2016 Share #2 Posted October 24, 2016 It has just been discussed here and it has been several times in the past. Perhaps you didn't see/search it or if you did, you might put your question more specific. That a 90 doesn't work on digital is non-sense Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfspencer Posted October 24, 2016 Share #3 Posted October 24, 2016 I have a Leica M Elmarit 90mm 2.8. It works great on my M8. I use an eyepiece magnifier to help me focus but other than that it's fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted October 24, 2016 Share #4 Posted October 24, 2016 Can you link to the ads you refer to? I'd be interested to see what they say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 25, 2016 Share #5 Posted October 25, 2016 As far as Leica M lenses are concerned, all the following 90s work fine on my digital Leica (M8.2, M240), Fuji (X-E2) and Sony (A7s mod) cameras: 90/2 v2, 90/2 v3, 90/2 asph, 90/2.8 v1, 90/2.8 v2, 90/4 collaps., 90/4 macro. Focussing them at f/2 is not accurate enough on my M8.2 though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anindyo Posted October 25, 2016 Share #6 Posted October 25, 2016 Old Elmar 90/4 rigid (non-collapsible) also works on my M8.2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svassh Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted October 25, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Can you link to the ads you refer to? I'd be interested to see what they say. Sure, here is one http://www.ebay.com/itm/122195579580?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted October 25, 2016 Share #8 Posted October 25, 2016 Elmar 90 f4 (detachable lens head for Visoflex) Elmar-C 90mm f4 Both work well on both of my M8 cameras. Nice lenses. cheers.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted October 25, 2016 Share #9 Posted October 25, 2016 Sure, here is one http://www.ebay.com/itm/122195579580?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT That lens will definitely work on a digital M I don't know why the seller thinks it won't! A very good portrait lens too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 25, 2016 Share #10 Posted October 25, 2016 Sure, here is one http://www.ebay.com/itm/122195579580?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Reason why this 90/4 does not fit digital Ms is perhaps that it cannot focus accurately on them, especially more demanding M8s, for lack of calibration. You could not raise a claim on e**y if the lens does not work fine on a digital M anyway. I would stay away from this lens if i were in your shoes but it's just the lawyer in me perhaps... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svassh Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share #11 Posted October 25, 2016 I sent the seller a message to see what he says, will post his response when I receive it. Thanks All Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svassh Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share #12 Posted October 25, 2016 Got a response from the seller, nice guy. Maybe just an issue with this copy of the lens but I think I will pass on it. Someone tried it on their Leica digital and told me that it would not focus to infinity. On an M-P and a T. I have never seen this type problem with a Leica lens and have no Leica digital camera to test it on. So I thought it was safer to say it is not for digital. The lens looks great and comes to the infinity mark perfectly. Looking on the internet, I only found one other instance, with a Summicron I think, where there was an issue. That with a Leica T which I believe requires an adapter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernstk Posted October 26, 2016 Share #13 Posted October 26, 2016 Got a response from the seller, nice guy. Maybe just an issue with this copy of the lens but I think I will pass on it. Someone tried it on their Leica digital and told me that it would not focus to infinity. On an M-P and a T. I have never seen this type problem with a Leica lens and have no Leica digital camera to test it on. So I thought it was safer to say it is not for digital. The lens looks great and comes to the infinity mark perfectly. Looking on the internet, I only found one other instance, with a Summicron I think, where there was an issue. That with a Leica T which I believe requires an adapter. I can recommend the 90/4 Elmar C. Very good quality and not expensive. Ernst Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
epand56 Posted October 30, 2016 Share #14 Posted October 30, 2016 I had problems to focus my Elmarit 90/2.8 on bot my digital Leicas, M8 and M240, but it was just a problem of calibration. After that it worked fine on both and I still use it. A superb lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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