Sandy Wijaya Posted August 20, 2022 Share #1 Posted August 20, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) HI there... I have a plan to buy Elmarit M 135mm f/2.8 and intended to use that lens on my M240 or M10 with help of EVF. I'm aware that lens is come with goggles, the question is, can I unscrew that goggles and use the lens without it? Hope you all can give me some advice. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted August 20, 2022 Share #2 Posted August 20, 2022 Of course they can be removed but the focusing through the rangefinder will be unusable. Better to buy the cheaper R version and use it on a simple adapter. You save the hassle and won’t have an amputated lend. The optics of M and R are identical. Version 2 is better than version 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Wijaya Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted August 20, 2022 5 minutes ago, jaapv said: Of course they can be removed but the focusing through the rangefinder will be unusable. Better to buy the cheaper identical R version and use it on a simple adapter. Hi jaapv, Thank you for the response... I have tried Elmarit R 135mm before... satisfied enough with the results. I'm really curious and wanted to try Elmarit 135 M Cheers!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thury Posted August 20, 2022 Share #4 Posted August 20, 2022 I too should be interested in removing those goggles. How does one proceed ? I do not have mine at hand now but I cannot remember any screws or other obvious way to remove them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 20, 2022 Share #5 Posted August 20, 2022 16 minutes ago, Sandy Wijaya said: Hi jaapv, Thank you for the response... I have tried Elmarit R 135mm before... satisfied enough with the results. I'm really curious and wanted to try Elmarit 135 M Cheers!! You won’t see a difference. It is the same lens. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 20, 2022 Share #6 Posted August 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, Thury said: I too should be interested in removing those goggles. How does one proceed ? I do not have mine at hand now but I cannot remember any screws or other obvious way to remove them. I have not either but as I recall it involves some dismantling of the mount Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Wijaya Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted August 20, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 7 minutes ago, Thury said: I too should be interested in removing those goggles. How does one proceed ? I do not have mine at hand now but I cannot remember any screws or other obvious way to remove them. From what I have seen, there are some screws that can be dismantled.. Not sure yet, how is it working... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted August 20, 2022 Share #8 Posted August 20, 2022 Mine has the goggles attached to the M mount, no screws. Not separable from the mount, so needing replacing the mount. Doable if another M mount is available and no need to RF focussing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Wijaya Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share #9 Posted August 20, 2022 8 minutes ago, jaapv said: You won’t see a difference. It is the same lens. Hahah.. well noted jaapv! Luckily we have this kind forum... If it so, let's not waste the dollar then... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Wijaya Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted August 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, a.noctilux said: Mine has the goggles attached to the M mount, no screws. Not separable from the mount, so needing replacing the mount. Doable if another M mount is available and no need to RF focussing. It will be the same for all versions? It will be a hassle then to replace the mounting... Thank you for the response... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 20, 2022 Share #11 Posted August 20, 2022 The mounts are available on the Internet. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Wijaya Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted August 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, jaapv said: The mounts are available on the Internet. Thanks!! 🍻 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesphoto99 Posted August 20, 2022 Share #13 Posted August 20, 2022 135mm tele-elmar is a much better lens - the only reason to go for the Elmarit is because of the goggles. So if plan is to remove them, get the smaller, better Elmar (later versions). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Wijaya Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share #14 Posted August 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, charlesphoto99 said: 135mm tele-elmar is a much better lens - the only reason to go for the Elmarit is because of the goggles. So if plan is to remove them, get the smaller, better Elmar (later versions). Thank you for your input.. I will consider it... 🍻 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted August 20, 2022 Share #15 Posted August 20, 2022 As decades old user of Tele-Elmar 135mm, I tend to agree. I was shy of Elmarit for many years but using it a bit, at f/2.8 which Tele-Elmar doesn't have gives me more dof control and at close down, the net results are fine for me. We are weird, as I don't know why when I need 135mm, I grab one of my multiple ( having three from different periods) Tele-Elmar 135. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Wijaya Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share #16 Posted August 20, 2022 1 minute ago, a.noctilux said: As decades old user of Tele-Elmar 135mm, I tend to agree. I was shy of Elmarit for many years but using it a bit, at f/2.8 which Tele-Elmar doesn't have gives me more dof control and at close down, the net results are fine for me. We are weird, as I don't know why when I need 135mm, I grab one of my multiple ( having three from different periods) Tele-Elmar 135. Great point... 😀😀 For myself it is quite often to pick 135mm in the field, as I'm dealing with cultural activities that we need to keep some distance. f/2.8 is a "bonus" of course... Sometimes you might need it but not as a priority. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesphoto99 Posted August 20, 2022 Share #17 Posted August 20, 2022 FTR I've never actually shot with the 135 2.8 - always been curious though, being the most weight for dollar in the M lineup, lol. I currently use a 135 APO (out for repair at DAG at the moment) but had Tele-Elmar's in the past,of varying ages (scalloped, non-scalloped, and current body design) which were all fantastic. Unfortunately the last one I had wouldn't focus the rf on my M10 (just mine for some reason) so instead of getting it fixed I found a good deal on the APO. Using mine primarily for 'landscapes' but works well with people, esp if at a slower pace or more stationary. 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! 3 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/335762-using-elmarit-m-135mm-f28-without-goggles/?do=findComment&comment=4493516'>More sharing options...
Sandy Wijaya Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share #18 Posted August 20, 2022 2 hours ago, charlesphoto99 said: FTR I've never actually shot with the 135 2.8 - always been curious though, being the most weight for dollar in the M lineup, lol. I currently use a 135 APO (out for repair at DAG at the moment) but had Tele-Elmar's in the past,of varying ages (scalloped, non-scalloped, and current body design) which were all fantastic. Unfortunately the last one I had wouldn't focus the rf on my M10 (just mine for some reason) so instead of getting it fixed I found a good deal on the APO. Using mine primarily for 'landscapes' but works well with people, esp if at a slower pace or more stationary. 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! Great one Charles… My experience for these 10 years, primarily using Elmarit R 135mm.. love the tones and organic sharpness of the optics. Cheers! 🍻 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted August 20, 2022 Share #19 Posted August 20, 2022 Over the years I owned the 135/2.8, the 135/4 Tele-Elmar (early, late and current versions), and presently own the OLD 135/4 Elmar, which is my go-to 135, because I can use it on both my M body and Barnack bodies, as well as with a Visoflex and on the bellows, and it is nearly as sharp as the others wide open. The 2.8 was too heavy and bulky for a 135 on a Leica body as far as I was concerned. I think that is one reason the price is often fairly low for a Leica lens. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Wijaya Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share #20 Posted August 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, spydrxx said: Over the years I owned the 135/2.8, the 135/4 Tele-Elmar (early, late and current versions), and presently own the OLD 135/4 Elmar, which is my go-to 135, because I can use it on both my M body and Barnack bodies, as well as with a Visoflex and on the bellows, and it is nearly as sharp as the others wide open. The 2.8 was too heavy and bulky for a 135 on a Leica body as far as I was concerned. I think that is one reason the price is often fairly low for a Leica lens. Thanks for sharing your experiences... indeed 2.8 = bulky and quite a cheap price. Depends on the need though, I have browsed the Elmar M 135mm, nice lens... but then again my need will be on for f/2.8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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