evikne Posted January 27, 2021 Share #61 Posted January 27, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 6 minutes ago, Al Brown said: I wrote to Leica for the ultimate list. They have yet to answer... fingers crossed. I think it's a bit strange that Peter Karbe doesn't even have an entry on Wikipedia. You will find Walter Mandler there, with a comprehensive list of all lenses he created. But nothing about Karbe. Edited January 27, 2021 by evikne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Erato Posted January 27, 2021 Share #62 Posted January 27, 2021 "The secret of what makes Leica lenses so special and why they’re designed primarily to capture beautifully rendered images, not merely to ace lens tests." 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post newnew Posted January 27, 2021 Popular Post Share #63 Posted January 27, 2021 For me the SEM 21 is giving the most inimitable Karbe Magic . 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! 33 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/317309-show-us-some-karbe-magic/?do=findComment&comment=4126691'>More sharing options...
Kwesi Posted January 27, 2021 Share #64 Posted January 27, 2021 6 hours ago, mike3996 said: Do we have an exact list of Karbe-designed lenses somewhere? The "Leica wiki" lists only three. 50 Summilux-M ASPH is the only Karbe lens that I shoot. 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! Wonderful photo, I love the flowers in the foreground. Which camera is this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwesi Posted January 27, 2021 Share #65 Posted January 27, 2021 I agree, it has that airy, open Portra feel about it but then the shadows in the tress are pretty black. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwesi Posted January 27, 2021 Share #66 Posted January 27, 2021 Mexico City 28 Summicron-M v2, M240 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/317309-show-us-some-karbe-magic/?do=findComment&comment=4126744'>More sharing options...
RF’sDelight Posted January 27, 2021 Share #67 Posted January 27, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Great thread! Love them both, Karbe’s contrasts and Mandler’s glow. For a long time the M Monochrom (CCD) + Summilux-M 1:1.4/50 Asph. was my favorite every day set up. 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! Edited January 27, 2021 by RF’sDelight 15 1 1 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/317309-show-us-some-karbe-magic/?do=findComment&comment=4126870'>More sharing options...
Popular Post Gelatino Posted January 28, 2021 Popular Post Share #68 Posted January 28, 2021 M10 Summilux 50ASPH 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! 24 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/317309-show-us-some-karbe-magic/?do=findComment&comment=4127039'>More sharing options...
mike3996 Posted January 28, 2021 Share #69 Posted January 28, 2021 16 hours ago, Kwesi said: Wonderful photo, I love the flowers in the foreground. Which camera is this? Thank you. It's a MP240. 16 hours ago, Steven said: Incredible photo indeed. As for the camera, I'm going to bet on the M240? Thank you, and correct! 16 hours ago, Kwesi said: I agree, it has that airy, open Portra feel about it but then the shadows in the tress are pretty black. Yes, the contrast is hard in this file. While I didn't aim for any color or film accuracy, I did apply a LUT on this file. But it's a Fuji Superia 800 simulation. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobram Posted January 28, 2021 Share #70 Posted January 28, 2021 (edited) SL + M 50 LUX ASPH 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! Edited January 28, 2021 by Cobram 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/317309-show-us-some-karbe-magic/?do=findComment&comment=4127181'>More sharing options...
Cobram Posted January 28, 2021 Share #71 Posted January 28, 2021 (edited) SL + M 50 LUX ASPH 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! Edited January 28, 2021 by Cobram 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/317309-show-us-some-karbe-magic/?do=findComment&comment=4127182'>More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted January 28, 2021 Share #72 Posted January 28, 2021 😉 Can we show Karbe "non-magic" ? with Apo-Summicron-M 75mm . 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 3 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/317309-show-us-some-karbe-magic/?do=findComment&comment=4127206'>More sharing options...
stephan54 Posted January 28, 2021 Share #73 Posted January 28, 2021 Amsterdam facades 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! M10 - Summilux 50asph 7 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M10 - Summilux 50asph ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/317309-show-us-some-karbe-magic/?do=findComment&comment=4127256'>More sharing options...
stephan54 Posted January 28, 2021 Share #74 Posted January 28, 2021 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! M10 - Summicron 28 v2 6 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M10 - Summicron 28 v2 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/317309-show-us-some-karbe-magic/?do=findComment&comment=4127265'>More sharing options...
Al Brown Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share #75 Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) I have just received an official answer from Leica regarding the list of lens designs by Mr. Karbe. Here is the answer in English:"Thank you for your request. We are keen on your interest and an article about Leica lenses and the role of Peter Karbe. Unfortunately, I have to inform you that such an overview is not available. Lens development at Leica Camera AG is regarded as a team work of competent team of experts. And viewed as a team effort, the participation of individual colleagues, including Peter Karbe's participation in the various lens projects is not explicitly recorded and documented. We are therefore unfortunately unable to help at this point and hope for your understanding."So the community will hopefully once again have to chip in. 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! Edited January 29, 2021 by Al Brown 4 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/317309-show-us-some-karbe-magic/?do=findComment&comment=4127992'>More sharing options...
Popular Post ELAN Posted January 29, 2021 Popular Post Share #76 Posted January 29, 2021 M240 with 28 Summilux - my favorite Karbe lens. 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! 25 1 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/317309-show-us-some-karbe-magic/?do=findComment&comment=4128047'>More sharing options...
pedaes Posted January 29, 2021 Share #77 Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Al Brown said: So the community will hopefully once again have to chip in Well, we know for sure he was personally involved in the 50mm APO-Summicron and 50mm Summilux -FLE. I have seen other members of his team mentioned from time to time in relation to specific lenses, but suspect he has signed off all new lenses in his time as Head of... . I can understand Leica wanting to avoid the 'cult of personality' to some extent. Edited January 29, 2021 by pedaes 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted January 29, 2021 Share #78 Posted January 29, 2021 38 minutes ago, Steven said: My favourite Karbe M lens. Everything that comes out of it looks like a movie frame ! Feel free to post some of your images. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Brown Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share #79 Posted January 29, 2021 23 minutes ago, pedaes said: Well, we know for sure he was personally involved in the 50mm APO-Summicron and 50mm Summilux -FLE. I have seen other members of his team mentioned from time to time in relation to specific lenses, but suspect he has signed off all new lenses in his time as Head of... . I can understand Leica wanting to avoid the 'cult of personality' to some extent. It is the most politically correct answer a company can give, no doubt. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted January 29, 2021 Share #80 Posted January 29, 2021 38 minutes ago, Al Brown said: It is the most politically correct answer a company can give, no doubt. Yes. There would be no commercial advantage to them in giving out the information although of course they have it. I think as you suggest over time on LUF you could build a catalogue if there was interest in doing so. I very much doubt any of the named 'head of optics' (Mandler, Kolsch et al back to Prof Berek) were personally involved in every lens. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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