Help ... Is this normal for my Leitz Elmar?

[qqphot]

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I don't think you can expect too much more from an uncoated Elmar which as you say has a lot of scratches on the front element. These pictures show pretty much what you'd expect from that in my opinion - bright areas bloom over the whole image area. In more subtle lighting it can look nice.

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[earleygallery]

The 'lot of scratches' are the issue I think. Even uncoated a good Elmar should produce excellent results, it was the lens that 'made' Leica.

[pippy]

On 10/15/2023 at 11:12 PM, mingaun said:

I did check the lens. Dont seem to have fungus. Just lots of scratches.

I suspect that your lens might be suffering slightly from internal haze. A CLA might be a good idea.

P.

[mingaun]

I think you are all right. I suspect its the lens. Maybe I was expecting too much from it. Not sure if it is worth getting it CLA'ed. Maybe try to get another one which is coated and in good condition. Will see. But thank you all for your recommendations and advice. Appreciate it.