Leitz Elmar 3.5cm on a digital M body?

[stephengv]

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I'm looking for a small lens for my Leica M240 (preferably a 35mm lens). I came across the Leitz Elmar 3.5cm, anyone use the Leitz Elmar 3.5cm on a digital M body? how does it render? Thanks. 

[romanus53]

It's a fine, compact pancake-like lens but has it's limitations due to it's age. Have a look at this https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/285120-günstigste-und-einfachste-art-schraubobjektive-zu-testen/page-3#entry3535109 

Bottomline: Center is good, edges not, look at the glass (haze etc.), (mine is coated and not for sale  , like it a lot)

[UliWer]

If you are not much concerned about sharpness and use it under contrasty light it may give acceptable results.

 

https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/268173-the-view-through-older-glass/page-88?do=findComment&comment=2462365

 

The two versions of the 35mm Summaron which succeeded the Elmar were certainly "better" and not much bigger.-