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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

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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

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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! Hello guest! Please register or sign in to view the hidden content. Hallo Gast! Du willst die Bilder sehen? Einfach registrieren oder anmelden!:D.   Pete.   M9-P with 1947 CZJ 50/2 Sonnar in Contax RF mount. Hello guest! Please register or sign in to view the hidden content. Ha

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Nice idea Pete! i love old lenses!   Here are a few from an old pre-war Hektor 7.3cm f1.9:   Hello guest! Please register or sign in to view the hidden content. Hallo Gast! Du willst die Bilder sehen? Einfach registrieren oder anmelden!Hektor 7.3cm ƒ1.9 *1932 by teknopunk.com, on Flickr   Hello guest! Please register or sign in to view the hidden content. Hallo Gast! Du willst die Bilder sehen? Einfach registrieren oder anmelden!Hektor 7.3cm ƒ1.9 *1932 by teknopunk.com, on Flickr  

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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

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    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.

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    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

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    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.

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      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

       

       

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        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.

         

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        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'.

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        Leica M7 & 50mm Jupiter 8 - Ilford Delta 100 & Yellow filter

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        Hi Pete :

         

        Supporting this thread with Dallmeyer Septac 2" f1.5 (coated version) + M9p

         

        Photos taken yesterday in Toronto wine distillery...

         

        Cheers,

         

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        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.

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          Great Idea! Installed my 1934 Hektor 73mm to the M9-P

           

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            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.

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              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.

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              Elmar 9cm LTM on Tri-X:

               

              Summitar 5cm LTM on Tri-X:

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                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:

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                  Wow is this sharp! Nice job. What body are you using?

                   

                   

                  Elmar 9cm LTM on Tri-X:

                   

                  Summitar 5cm LTM on Tri-X:

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