Rick in CO Posted June 18, 2017 Share #21 Posted June 18, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) 90mm Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar on the M8: 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! 1 Quote 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/273385-looking-for-a-90mm-ltm/?do=findComment&comment=3298182'>More sharing options...
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mikemgb Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share #22 Posted June 22, 2017 Well, as is often the case, I haven't found what I am looking for yet, but whilst searching I did come across a nice 90mm Elmar-M from 1955. That does at least complete the trifecta for my M2, I'll just have to keep looking for an LTM version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
friedeye Posted February 10, 2018 Share #23 Posted February 10, 2018 I realize this is a year old thread, but thought I'd throw in my 2 cents. The f/4 90 is a lovely lens (mine is collapsible), and, after messing around with faster 90s, extremely practical. Focusing 90mm on a rangefinder, especially at 2.8 or wider, is not terribly reliable, as the depth of field is very thin and the frame very small (non-existent in the old Barnaks). F/4 is about as wide as I'd ever want to go without, say, the Live View of the M10. Of course, if you're just looking for reach and locked in at infinity, that's a different story. I've found that for a long, walk-around lens, the CV 75 is a terrific, fairly compact, LTM alternative. Sharp, contrasty, and not too large, it gives you an extra stop, nice reach, and is fairly light. I'd also like to add my enthusiasm for the Summar - it's sitting in front of me now, mounted on my M10. Just love the way it renders on my digital bodies. Good shooting. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share #24 Posted March 12, 2018 Finally, many months after posting this I found my 90 LTM and just ordered it and an SGVOO. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romualdo Posted March 13, 2018 Share #25 Posted March 13, 2018 I was in the same boat, looking for an LTM 90mm lens or something close - after some researching I decided to try a non Leica LTM lens this time ie the "legendary" Nikkor 10.5cm f2.5. Some don't like the long focus throw (doesn't bother me). It weighs about 500gms (lot of glass) & is reasonably compact (I have a coated version). I'm loving it. Fits well with the Barnacks ie ergonomically IMHO Also, it works well with 90mm viewfinders so you don't have to search for a 100/105mm viewfinder. They're quite easy to pick up - always a few of the LTM versions are available on ebay (mainly from Japan). 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! 2 Quote 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/273385-looking-for-a-90mm-ltm/?do=findComment&comment=3479706'>More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted March 14, 2018 Share #26 Posted March 14, 2018 I seem to like 90mm lenses, though I don't use them enough. A clean classic screw 90mm Elmar will be good to use and quite light in weight, even a black pre-war uncoated one. I had both 85mm and 105mm Nikons but they were heavy and not for everyday use. The Leitz New York Velostigmat is nice and a bit different to the German Elmar. I have a screw fit f2.8 Elmarit which is a bit bigger than the f4 Elmar and not as common to find, but better than the Elmar if you can find one. I also have a 105mm Trinol which is different again. Start with a 90mm Elmar (which I think you have done) and add more ! Here are some pictures of them, one or two are M fit in the picture, plus a 21mm and 28mm pictured with the Trinol. 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! 1 Quote 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/273385-looking-for-a-90mm-ltm/?do=findComment&comment=3480659'>More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share #27 Posted March 14, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I seem to like 90mm lenses, though I don't use them enough. A clean classic screw 90mm Elmar will be good to use and quite light in weight, even a black pre-war uncoated one. I had both 85mm and 105mm Nikons but they were heavy and not for everyday use. The Leitz New York Velostigmat is nice and a bit different to the German Elmar. I have a screw fit f2.8 Elmarit which is a bit bigger than the f4 Elmar and not as common to find, but better than the Elmar if you can find one. I also have a 105mm Trinol which is different again. Start with a 90mm Elmar (which I think you have done) and add more ! Here are some pictures of them, one or two are M fit in the picture, plus a 21mm and 28mm pictured with the Trinol. Leica 90mm lenses.jpg 21 Super-Angulon, 28 Hektor, 105 Trinol.jpg That's a nice collection. I have the one on the right in M mount, I just bought the one on the left in LTM. I now have 35, 50 and 90 for my IIIa. Next I may start looking for a 28mm for my III. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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