wda Posted March 15, 2013 Share #981 Posted March 15, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) mixed bodies, one lens from this morning: Pentax-L Limited Special SMC 43mm ƒ1.9 in LTM mount on M8.2 and Mono:... I had completely forgotten about that Special Special Edition lens which was ahead of its time when launched. I have an early version in its designed Pentax mount. But it is interesting to see how well it performs when adapted in this way for a Leica body. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Hi wda, Take a look here The view through older Glass. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Dan Bachmann Posted March 15, 2013 Share #982 Posted March 15, 2013 I had completely forgotten about that Special Special Edition lens which was ahead of its time when launched. I have an early version in its designed Pentax mount. But it is interesting to see how well it performs when adapted in this way for a Leica body. The Pentax prime lenses have always been great, with the limited ones being exceptional. The (older) metal bodies like the LX and Super ME are wonderful classics too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Bachmann Posted March 15, 2013 Share #983 Posted March 15, 2013 At a parade (the Lord Mayor Show) 1930/1935 Leitz Elmar 9cm f/4 @ f/4, M9 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombii Posted March 15, 2013 Share #984 Posted March 15, 2013 Why do we buy newer lenses Because for some uses and some tastes, only the sharpest do the job. For example, I've shot a lot of flowers and Chihuly glass for the Dallas Arboretum and I think the Leica ASPH lenses, particularly the Lux 35 ASPH pre-FLE, and the Zeiss ZM 25 really worked. Don't get me wrong, I like old lenses. as well. The Summaron 35/2.8 that I got recently is beautiful for B&W conversions. Dirk, you're killing me with that Pentax 43/1.9. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted March 15, 2013 Share #985 Posted March 15, 2013 My question had an element of tongue in cheek attached 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tappan Posted March 16, 2013 Share #986 Posted March 16, 2013 M9 with a 50mm Summicron collapsible (1955) This is patterns in the sand at a beach after a storm. ISO 200 1/750th @F4.8 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! Mark 13 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Mark ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/268173-the-view-through-older-glass/?do=findComment&comment=2272823'>More sharing options...
awslee Posted March 16, 2013 Share #987 Posted March 16, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) An old French Lens Foca Oplarex 5cm/1.9 + M9P taken wide open Violet Flower bed by Higgs Singlet, on Flickr Old Jiashan Market by Higgs Singlet, on Flickr 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share #988 Posted March 16, 2013 . Carl Zeiss Jena 85mm f/2 Sonnar wide open with M9-P. 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! 14 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=2273327'>More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted March 16, 2013 Share #989 Posted March 16, 2013 Perving in the park again, Pete??? :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
!Nomad64 Posted March 16, 2013 Share #990 Posted March 16, 2013 Perving in the park again, Pete??? :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share #991 Posted March 16, 2013 Perving in the park again, Pete??? :D No ... he's with my girlfriend! (She just doesn't know it yet.) Pete. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted March 16, 2013 Share #992 Posted March 16, 2013 Yeah yeah yeah :D:D:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share #993 Posted March 16, 2013 . Carl Zeiss Jena 85mm f/2 Sonnar wide open with M9-P. 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! 13 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=2273445'>More sharing options...
tappan Posted March 17, 2013 Share #994 Posted March 17, 2013 Farnz, thank you for starting this post all those months ago! This has been really fun and very informative. Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
awslee Posted March 17, 2013 Share #995 Posted March 17, 2013 Took my 35 2,8 LTM up into the sky for sunday afternoon spin What kinda plane? Mooney? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaques Posted March 17, 2013 Share #996 Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) Why do we buy newer lenses I don't all my Leica lenses are vintage. I do not have a single ASPH lens. And I am quite happy with my image quality. Every now and then I wonder what the fuss is- and suppose some of those new lenses would be awesome to own... then I make a 1 meter print from my V1 summicron- and simply forget about it. These old lenses where sharp enough for users last century- and sharp enough for me in this one. Consequently (on paper at least) I have actually made money every time I have made an investment in Leica glass. And I have never been on a waiting list. Edited March 17, 2013 by jaques 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffoJeffo Posted March 17, 2013 Share #997 Posted March 17, 2013 Dallmeyer Septac 2 inch f1.5 + M9p 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! 11 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=2273860'>More sharing options...
christoph_d Posted March 17, 2013 Share #998 Posted March 17, 2013 Pete, I do like your use of the Sonnar 2/85 CZJ, images taken with this lens have a lot of charme... The man in white looks like an apparition - with his helo. Also like the colours, do you adjust them in PP? Rgds to the UK Christoph 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share #999 Posted March 17, 2013 Christoph, Thank you. The colours from all of my Sonnars are generally richer than those from my Leica, Voigtlander, Kobalux, Nikkor, or Canon lenses (there, I've said it:o) although I like both. I didn't touch the colours in pp, I just pulled the black point to where it should be in Adobe Camera Raw and left White Balance on 'As Shot'. My 85/2 tends to flare on bright, white objects, which I like, hence the apparition. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted March 17, 2013 Share #1000 Posted March 17, 2013 Variation on the 'brick wall' test... 1955 Summicron 5cm Collapsible, IIIg, Tri-X, Rodinal. 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! 8 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=2274189'>More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now