gogopix Posted March 25, 2008 Share #1 Posted March 25, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I know there were at least two "3-element" designs of the 90mm. Elmar (f4?) I believe. I was supposed to be sharper and better contrast than 4 element. Can someone describe how to recognize these 3 element designs (One LTM and one M I believe) Regards and Thanks Victor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wizard Posted March 25, 2008 Share #2 Posted March 25, 2008 Victor, the was just one optical design of the 3-element Elmar 90mm, but the lens was made in two mounts, M and LTM. Serial numbers start from 1912xxx, I believe. The lens has even spacings between aperture settings (and has half stop clicks as well), as opposed to the older 4-element Elmar 90mm, where spacings between aperture settings become smaller on stopping down. Performance wise, this lens is indeed better than the old 4-element formula. I like this lens a lot even today, as it is very lightweight, small and optically superb. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted March 25, 2008 Share #3 Posted March 25, 2008 The 3 elements is easily recognizable for is styled differently from the various 4 elements Elmars (that in LTM had a number of variants in finish, filter thread etc...). They aren't rare, pictures are easy to retrieve... for instance, you can find pictures of them at Willkommen im LeicaShop - Startseite de that has some of them for sale. Is a very pleasant , compact, sharp lens : still excellent around 5,6 to 11 : my personal feeling is that it loses definition when stopped down hard (it closes to 32) to achieve DOF... more than other lenses...in this sense the Elmar C for CL is better (and is also cheaper... but can have problems of focusing on M bodies... the problem of CL lenses RF cam on M bodies has been extensively discussed in the Forum) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted March 25, 2008 Share #4 Posted March 25, 2008 You can see # 6, LTM & # 8, BM are 3 elements Elmar's (E39Filter) you can easily compare with the others Elmars 4/90. Astonishing rendering 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! 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/48879-3-element-90mm/?do=findComment&comment=519718'>More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted March 25, 2008 Share #5 Posted March 25, 2008 You can see # 6, LTM & # 8, BM are 3 elements Elmar's (E39Filter)you can easily compare with the others Elmars 4/90. Astonishing rendering lens ! JC, I CANNOT believe You haven't a Fat... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted March 25, 2008 Share #6 Posted March 25, 2008 JC, I CANNOT believe You haven't a Fat... It is in this 1930 era, large Leica leather case with camera and other lens & accessories. you get it ! 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! 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/48879-3-element-90mm/?do=findComment&comment=519760'>More sharing options...
gogopix Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted March 25, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) many thanks for the response. I am finding the tele-elmar 135 a really wonderful trekking lens and hope to add a 90.! regards Victor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted March 25, 2008 Share #8 Posted March 25, 2008 It is in this 1930 era, large Leica leather case with camera and other lens & accessories.you get it ! YUP ! Mine is much less fine, and maybe a little older again (coupled, but no s/n...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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