Leica M2 with 135mm lens

[jmahto]

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Just because I had 135 Tele-Elmar lying around, I used it on my M2. For framing I guessed based on central patch (it seems patch is 1/3rd the size) by comparing the framing against M240.

I am not sure whether it will work. The film is still in the camera. I shot some closeup shots (5ft) as well to test focusing accuracy. Maybe in couple of weeks I will know.

Has anyone tried this. Does it work?

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[a.noctilux]

Hello Jayant,

Yes it will work but...

- as dof at 1.5m is very shallow, I use the TE with confidence only at more than f/8 (f/22 with speedy film 😇 )

- focussing may be tricky with movements of subject and/or photographer = more dof needed

- framing at this mini 5 ft distance is very tight, so I frame a bit large

 

Side note, with 0.72 VF Leica M, I have also the Elmarit 2.8/135 with correction lens (x 1.5 ) this is more comfortable but dof remains the same as TE at same aperture,

this one is very large/heavy so I use mostly Tele-Elmar 135 when I need 135mm.

[spydrxx]

It works, but framing is a breeze with an external finder. I used to use my TE on my M4 for about 35 years, and even with its framing lines, it wasn't all that great. For close work (say <10 ft) I much prefer using the TE with the Visoflex.

[Jul]

Beside speed, The Elmarit 2.8/135 is a better fit on the M2

because it calls the 90 frame lines which the M2 has.

[Michael Geschlecht]

Hello Everybody,

For horizontal pictures: If you first focus the 135mm, f4 Tele-Elmar & then rotate the camera/lens 90 degrees, clockwise or counter clockwise, whichever is easier for you. The SHORT side of the 90mm frame will show you the LONG side of the 135mm frame. Because: Assuming that you are using a 135mm lens without goggles.. 2/3 of the SHORT side of the 90mm lens frame is the SHORT side of the 135mm frame. Then: Rotate back & center & take the photo.

Vertical pictures are even easier: Focus the lens with the camera/lens held horizontally. Frame the long side by simply pulling the short side of the 90mm frme to where you want the long side of the 135mm frame to be. Keeping in mind that the short side of the 135mm frame is 2/3 the length of its long side. Then: After composing with the camera held horizontally: Rotate the camera/lens to the vertica composition that you want and: Center & take the photo.

Best Regards,

  Michael

Edited October 22, 2018 by Michael Geschlecht

[jmahto]

1 hour ago, Michael Geschlecht said:

Hello Everybody,

For horizontal pictures: If you first focus the 135mm, f4 Tele-Elmar & then rotate the camera/lens 90 degrees, clockwise or counter clockwise, whichever is easier for you. The SHORT side of the 90mm frame will show you the LONG side of the 135mm frame. Because: Assuming that you are using a 135mm lens without goggles.. 2/3 of the SHORT side of the 90mm lens frame is the SHORT side of the 135mm frame. Then: Rotate back & center & take the photo.

Vertical pictures are even easier: Focus the lens with the camera/lens held horizontally. Frame the long side by simply pulling the short side of the 90mm frme to where you want the long side of the 135mm frame to be. Keeping in mind that the short side of the 135mm frame is 2/3 the length of its long side. Then: After composing with the camera held horizontally: Rotate the camera/lens to the vertica composition that you want and: Center & take the photo.

Best Regards,

  Michael

Why didn’t I think of that!  thanks. 

[Geoffrey]

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Years ago I regularly used the tele-elmarit 135mm f 2.8 fully open for concert/jazz photography. That lens of course, made in Canada, had goggles. It was stunning and because it was so heavy on my M2 I seldom had camera shake, even at 30 or 60 (with TriX)  I wish I still had that lens rather than my Hektor.

Focussing was no problem because of the goggles.

Geoffrey