barnack Posted October 22, 2007 Share #1 Posted October 22, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have an opportunity to purchase a Elmar 50mm f/2.8, the new version. Are there any Leicaphiles out there that currently use this lens? If so, what results have you had with it? Thanks for any feedback. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Hi barnack, Take a look here Leica 50mm f/2.8 Elmar - New Version. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
cocker Posted October 23, 2007 Share #2 Posted October 23, 2007 Hi - I have one and like it a lot. It has a lovely quality which I would say is smoother than my 50 summicron with rich colour rendition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 23, 2007 Share #3 Posted October 23, 2007 Yes great lens indeed very sharp, smooth bokeh, great results at short distance but very contrasty lens as well so beware of blown highlights if you use it with a DRF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted October 23, 2007 Share #4 Posted October 23, 2007 I own a variety of Leica 50mm lenses and always come back to the Elmar (in both old [3.5/50 red scale] and new incarnation [Elmar-M 2.8/50]). Whenever weight is of concern to me, this is the lens I use. The current version is razor sharp, contrasty and has good color saturation, plus it is almost immune to unwanted reflections. You will like it. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjr Posted October 23, 2007 Share #5 Posted October 23, 2007 A gem !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted October 23, 2007 Share #6 Posted October 23, 2007 Use mine a lot. Had a 70x100cm done from a shot done with the M8, Holds up great. It is a fantastic lens for it's price, even new. Get one before it is officially canceled and become ridiculously expensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted October 26, 2007 Share #7 Posted October 26, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Very sharp without the harsh look so many of the ASPH have. That and a 90 Macro Elmar, 35 IV Summicron is my go to RF kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitz_not_leica Posted October 26, 2007 Share #8 Posted October 26, 2007 Too slow for such a short focal length for me. I would expect equal, or better, performance with my Nikkor 50/1.4 of 50 'lux at 2.8, but they have a two extra stops when needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eelco Beket Amsterdam Posted October 28, 2007 Share #9 Posted October 28, 2007 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! Amsterdam oktober 2007 Rembrandtplein M7 50mm 2.8 /160 VC Yes it's A gem !! Eelco Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Amsterdam oktober 2007 Rembrandtplein M7 50mm 2.8 /160 VC Yes it's A gem !! Eelco ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/36362-leica-50mm-f28-elmar-new-version/?do=findComment&comment=387174'>More sharing options...
Eelco Beket Amsterdam Posted October 28, 2007 Share #10 Posted October 28, 2007 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! A gem !!! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! A gem !!! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/36362-leica-50mm-f28-elmar-new-version/?do=findComment&comment=387177'>More sharing options...
Eelco Beket Amsterdam Posted October 28, 2007 Share #11 Posted October 28, 2007 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! Talking about DOF with a 2.8 ! Bokeh ? M7 Kodak 160 VC Film Too slow ? Fuji 400 H 1/8 1/15 sec. The most romantic pictures ever made :<) Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Talking about DOF with a 2.8 ! Bokeh ? M7 Kodak 160 VC Film Too slow ? Fuji 400 H 1/8 1/15 sec. The most romantic pictures ever made :<) ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/36362-leica-50mm-f28-elmar-new-version/?do=findComment&comment=387188'>More sharing options...
FotoABC Posted October 28, 2007 Share #12 Posted October 28, 2007 How to identify the new and old versions of Elma 50mm/F2,8? Thanks for help. Claude Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 28, 2007 Share #13 Posted October 28, 2007 How to identify the new and old versions of Elma 50mm/F2,8? Aside from the special one sold with Leica M6J, the current Elmar has no focus tab. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craftsman Posted October 28, 2007 Share #14 Posted October 28, 2007 I like the focus tab on my Summmicron , could a focus tab be installed on the Elmar? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrj Posted October 28, 2007 Share #15 Posted October 28, 2007 I bought this lens in the summer. It is very small and light and a very good companion for the M6. I prefer it over the current f2 summicron I used to own. Its rendering and transition to OOF areas is very nice and it is contrasty. I've used it with velvia 100 though to good effect. Nik Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 28, 2007 Share #16 Posted October 28, 2007 ...could a focus tab be installed on the Elmar? Not by Leica AFAIK but perhaps good craftsmen (or women) can do it i don't know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted October 28, 2007 Share #17 Posted October 28, 2007 I like the focus tab on my Summmicron , could a focus tab be installed on the Elmar? IMO, it really doesn't need one. It's pretty well perfect as it is. I focus with the side of my finger, rolling it to and fro under the lens. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitz_not_leica Posted October 28, 2007 Share #18 Posted October 28, 2007 I use cable-ties on lenses w/o tabs. It helps prefocusing w/o looking through the VF or lens scales. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 28, 2007 Share #19 Posted October 28, 2007 IMO, it really doesn't need one. It's pretty well perfect as it is... Hi Bill, matter of tastes of course. I myself much prefer the tabbed M6J version to a point where my current black Elmar tends to stay on the shelf. I would favour a concave tab though as i prefer using my curved forefinger to focus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted October 28, 2007 Share #20 Posted October 28, 2007 Good day to you, LCT. You are right, of course, it is a matter of taste, although in general I agree with you about concave tabs - much more convenient. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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