Popular Post farnz Posted August 30, 2012 Popular Post Share #1 Posted August 30, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) There has been a long and excellent thread running since January 2010 called "M8 and Old Glass", which contains many beautiful pictures using older lenses on M8's. I've wanted to contribute to the thread for some time since I've been experimenting with older glass but most of my shots now are with my M9-P or M2 and are out of place in that thread, so I decided to start a new thread that's not tied to a particular camera so that we can all benefit from seeing what older lenses can do. Please add your pictures shot through older lenses to this thread. There's no restriction on the type of lens except that it should not be the current model, no restriction on the camera used (forum rules apple of course so either the lens or the camera or both must be made by Leica), no restriction on content, and it's okay if they've been posted on the forum previously. Please name the camera and lens and post away! One to get us started. M9-P with 1946 Carl Zeiss Jena 85/2 Sonnar in Contax RF mount 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! 156 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/268173-the-view-through-older-glass/?do=findComment&comment=2100618'>More sharing options...
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Popular Post menos I M6 Posted August 31, 2012 Popular Post Share #2 Posted August 31, 2012 Nice idea Pete! i love old lenses! Here are a few from an old pre-war Hektor 7.3cm f1.9: Hektor 7.3cm ƒ1.9 *1932 by teknopunk.com, on Flickr Hektor 7.3cm ƒ1.9 *1932 by teknopunk.com, on Flickr Hektor 7.3cm ƒ1.9 *1932 by teknopunk.com, on Flickr that's how the lens looks like: Leica M8.2 + Leitz Hektor 7.3cm f1.9 1932 by teknopunk.com, on Flickr 60 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post philipus Posted August 31, 2012 Popular Post Share #3 Posted August 31, 2012 Great initiative, Pete. I've followed that M8 and old glass thread but since I don't have an M8 I haven't been able to post. This image was shot on Ektar 100 with a Nikkor-P.C. 8.5cm/f2 and my M6TTL BP (Coolscan V). I find that this lens has a very pleasant focal length. It is somewhat difficult to focus wide open though with a rather short DOF. 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! 25 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/268173-the-view-through-older-glass/?do=findComment&comment=2100785'>More sharing options...
Popular Post menos I M6 Posted August 31, 2012 Popular Post Share #4 Posted August 31, 2012 Touching moment Phillip ;-) I love Nikon glass - a pity, Leica doesn't produce some - hehe. Here is something from the rarely seen secret cousin of the Nikkor 85/2, the 85 ƒ1.5 Nikkor LTM: unknown girl by teknopunk.com, on Flickr Shanghai | wet market - old man by teknopunk.com, on Flickr 55 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post farnz Posted August 31, 2012 Author Popular Post Share #5 Posted August 31, 2012 Those are lovely shots, Chaps, and thanks for the support. Dirk, I've seen those superb shots before and they caused to me to lust after a 73/1.9 but I overcame the lust over time. But now it's started again!:D. Pete. M9-P with 1947 CZJ 50/2 Sonnar in Contax RF mount. 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! 109 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/268173-the-view-through-older-glass/?do=findComment&comment=2100877'>More sharing options...
AlainLandry Posted August 31, 2012 Share #6 Posted August 31, 2012 Good morning Pete... This picture is just superb!!! I love the vintage look of it and the soft colors. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted August 31, 2012 Share #7 Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Good morning Pete... This picture is just superb!!! I love the vintage look of it and the soft colors. I second that, I remember seeing that photo before, just beautiful, thanks for sharing Pete ! Alain, vey nice photos on your website! Will get in touch in October when visiting friends in Montreal ! I believe you'll accept a shot done with a Leica CL and Summicron 35 pre asph (I only remember the film used was outdated ): kids7 by careca2013, on Flickr Best Jean-Marc. Edited August 31, 2012 by jmanivelle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombii Posted September 1, 2012 Share #8 Posted September 1, 2012 Touching moment Phillip ;-) I love Nikon glass - a pity, Leica doesn't produce some - hehe. Here is something from the rarely seen secret cousin of the Nikkor 85/2, the 85 ƒ1.5 Nikkor LTM: unknown girl by teknopunk.com, on Flickr Shanghai | wet market - old man by teknopunk.com, on Flickr Nice work Dirk. This is why I wanted you to buy the lens. I knew you'd make the most of it. Rod 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted September 1, 2012 Share #9 Posted September 1, 2012 The 'unknown girl' photo is absolutely brilliant Dirk. How big is the Nikkor 8.5/1.9 compared to the /2 version? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Keith (M) Posted September 1, 2012 Popular Post Share #10 Posted September 1, 2012 Two examples from the last roll of Acros100 that I put through my (underused) IIIg and Elmar 5cm f3.5, both circa 1956/57. Really should take it out and about more often, after all it really is 'pocket-able'. 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! 36 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/268173-the-view-through-older-glass/?do=findComment&comment=2102132'>More sharing options...
Popular Post }{B Posted September 1, 2012 Popular Post Share #11 Posted September 1, 2012 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! Leica M7 & 50mm Jupiter 8 - Ilford Delta 100 & Yellow filter 32 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Leica M7 & 50mm Jupiter 8 - Ilford Delta 100 & Yellow filter ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/268173-the-view-through-older-glass/?do=findComment&comment=2102462'>More sharing options...
Popular Post farnz Posted September 2, 2012 Author Popular Post Share #12 Posted September 2, 2012 . The lazy man's bicycle conversion. 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! 26 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/268173-the-view-through-older-glass/?do=findComment&comment=2102759'>More sharing options...
Popular Post JeffoJeffo Posted September 2, 2012 Popular Post Share #13 Posted September 2, 2012 Hi Pete : Supporting this thread with Dallmeyer Septac 2" f1.5 (coated version) + M9p Photos taken yesterday in Toronto wine distillery... Cheers, Jeff 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! 39 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/268173-the-view-through-older-glass/?do=findComment&comment=2102994'>More sharing options...
farnz Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share #14 Posted September 2, 2012 Thanks, Jeff! For those who aren't aware, Jeff had already started a similar thread here that contains some simply superb picture using some very unusual and ancient lenses. I hope to arrange for a kind Mod to consider combining the threads together in the M Lenses forum for simplicity and a potentially larger number of viewers and contributors. Pete. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jcrutcher Posted September 2, 2012 Popular Post Share #15 Posted September 2, 2012 Great Idea! Installed my 1934 Hektor 73mm to the M9-P Coffee with Mom and Dad Chain Fence Arizona Saguaro in the desert 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianv Posted September 3, 2012 Share #16 Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) A real home-made hack job, A Schneider 5cm F2.8 Karat-Xenar made into Leica mount using a Canon 50/2.8 focus mount. serial number shows it was made in the early 1940s. Fully hard-coated. Wide-Open Schneider Xenar 5cm F2.8, on the M9 by anachronist1, on Flickr Schneider Xenar 5cm F2.8, on the M9 by anachronist1, on Flickr I thought the Xenar was a Tessar formula lens, until taking it apart. 5 elements in 4 groups, explains why it is better than my Zeiss Tessar F2.8. Schneider Xenar 5cm F2.8, on the M9 by anachronist1, on Flickr The geared chrome trim ring is from a Kodak TLR lens, and makes for an easy grip for focus. 29.5mm Series V filter adapter, same as for a Kodak Retina. RF coupling holds across the full focus range, must be made to the Leica 51.6mm standard. This lens was bought loose at a camera show for $30, but would originally come on a Karat fixed lens RF. Edited September 3, 2012 by brianv 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianv Posted September 3, 2012 Share #17 Posted September 3, 2012 Another home-made hack, a 5cm F3.5 Leica Varob now in RF coupled M-Mount. Used a focus mount from a 5cm F2.8 Elmar-M with missing glass. L1002788 by anachronist1, on Flickr Leitz Varob RF Coupled on the M9 by anachronist1, on Flickr This lens is basically an uncoated Elmar 5cm F3.5 in a non-focusing enlarger mount. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kokoshawnuff Posted September 3, 2012 Popular Post Share #18 Posted September 3, 2012 Elmar 9cm LTM on Tri-X: Summitar 5cm LTM on Tri-X: 29 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted September 3, 2012 Share #19 Posted September 3, 2012 Great shots Alex. The 9cm Elmar is a perfect travel lens and stopped down it performs very well indeed. You've inspired me to use mine a bit more. Elmar 9cm LTM on Tri-X: Summitar 5cm LTM on Tri-X: 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrutcher Posted September 3, 2012 Share #20 Posted September 3, 2012 Wow is this sharp! Nice job. What body are you using? Elmar 9cm LTM on Tri-X: Summitar 5cm LTM on Tri-X: 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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