bdolzani Posted January 11, 2022 Share #1 Posted January 11, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi all, I tend to crave old affordable lenses and have one of these arriving tomorrow. I have the tele-elmarit thin, which I like overall, but I'm attempting more portraits, so seeking F2 to experiment with, and also plan to perhaps use this for concert photography, either on M's or for some extra length on my Fuji X. I recently watched Matt Osborne/Mr Leica videos where he was complementing this old lens for portraits. Any thoughts on what I can expect? I know it's big and heavy but I love a vintage rendering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 11, 2022 Posted January 11, 2022 Hi bdolzani, Take a look here 90mm Summicron, 1970's Canada. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
frame-it Posted January 11, 2022 Share #2 Posted January 11, 2022 which version of the lens? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdolzani Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted January 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, frame-it said: which version of the lens? I won't know exactly until I get it I guess and check the serial #, but it's via KEH and had the 1970's look 😉 https://www.kenrockwell.com/leica/90mm-f2.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted January 11, 2022 Share #4 Posted January 11, 2022 the wiki will have the details and links to the 1970 version, i love my 1958 version more than the APO summicron M 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdolzani Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted January 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, frame-it said: the wiki will have the details and links to the 1970 version, i love my 1958 version more than the APO summicron M Great to hear, thanks! And I will dig into those threads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 12, 2022 Share #6 Posted January 12, 2022 2 hours ago, bdolzani said: ...Any thoughts on what I can expect? I know it's big and heavy but I love a vintage rendering... I suspect you will be absolutely delighted with the lens! The three aspects you mention are spot-on in that it is a bit big and a bit heavy and it has 'vintage rendering' but don't confuse the latter with 'Soft'. If I may quote Mr. K. Rockwell from his review of the Summicron lenses of this era; "The Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 was Leica's — and the world's — very finest high-speed telephoto lens for 22 years.......Its performance is outstanding on film. It's very sharp when shot properly, especially wide-open at f/2, however if you're counting pixels on an M9 the sides are softer at the larger apertures. f/5.6 is optimum...... The Leica 90mm Summicron was the world's reference for high performance, high speed teles for over twenty years. Newer teles are better under the microscope, but this bargain-priced lens can still create great images..." The whole review makes for rather interesting reading and he takes us through the three different cosmetic versions which exist so if you would like to have something to pore over to get you in the mood for it's arrival; https://www.kenrockwell.com/leica/90mm-f2.htm Have fun when it arrives! Philip. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdolzani Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted January 12, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 11 minutes ago, pippy said: I suspect you will be absolutely delighted with the lens! The three aspects you mention are spot-on in that it is a bit big and a bit heavy and it has 'vintage rendering' but don't confuse the latter with 'Soft'. If I may quote Mr. K. Rockwell from his review of the Summicron lenses of this era; "The Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 was Leica's — and the world's — very finest high-speed telephoto lens for 22 years.......Its performance is outstanding on film. It's very sharp when shot properly, especially wide-open at f/2, however if you're counting pixels on an M9 the sides are softer at the larger apertures. f/5.6 is optimum...... The Leica 90mm Summicron was the world's reference for high performance, high speed teles for over twenty years. Newer teles are better under the microscope, but this bargain-priced lens can still create great images..." The whole review makes for rather interesting reading and he takes us through the three different cosmetic versions which exist so if you would like to have something to pore over to get you in the mood for it's arrival; https://www.kenrockwell.com/leica/90mm-f2.htm Have fun when it arrives! Philip. Hey Phillip! Yes I know that article and referenced it in my second post - I appreciate your thoughts will give my analysis when it arrives. I like that he said outstanding on film as I'll definitely be using it with M2 or M6 as well as 240. cheers! brian 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdolzani Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share #8 Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) Here's a photo update on both digital & film. Lens is a 1976 serial #. These are my usual street style, which is challenging with a 90mm. I'm looking forward to trying it on my family for portraits. 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! M6 + Ilford Pan F: My goal was to shoot it wide open and get some candid portraits, but this is as close as I got. Edited January 21, 2022 by bdolzani Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M6 + Ilford Pan F: My goal was to shoot it wide open and get some candid portraits, but this is as close as I got. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/328314-90mm-summicron-1970s-canada/?do=findComment&comment=4363611'>More sharing options...
bdolzani Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share #9 Posted January 21, 2022 More from the Great Dane series :-). And self. And boats with coats. / Westport, CT / M6 + Pan F: 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! M240: 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M240: ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/328314-90mm-summicron-1970s-canada/?do=findComment&comment=4363614'>More sharing options...
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