ASNYC Posted March 31, 2009 Share #1 Posted March 31, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) could anybody please tell me the general differences among: elmart? trielmart? summarit? summicron? summilux? and I am not sure if there are other "famous names" for M8 lenses.. I am nor asking for a long discussion, but let me know best uses, aprox prices etc... thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Hi ASNYC, Take a look here lenses differences. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jaapv Posted March 31, 2009 Share #2 Posted March 31, 2009 I fear you are asking too much. There is a whole library of books on the subject - and it is not complete. Your second option is to use the search function of this forum.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfarkas Posted March 31, 2009 Share #3 Posted March 31, 2009 The names don't signify designs, but rather just the maximum aperture of the lens. Elmar - f/3.8 or f/4 Elmarit - f/2.8 Summarit - f/2.5 Summicron - f/2 Summilux - f/1.4 Noctilux - f/0.95 or f/1 Tri-Elmar means three different focal lengths @ f/4 As far as prices, generally the faster the lens (lower number aperture) the more it costs. Also, the wider focal lengths tend to be more expensive as well. What is important to remember is that all current M lenses are superb. When you choose a less expensive lens, you are generally just sacrificing speed, not quality. The bottom line is to select lenses that suit your individual needs within your budget. Hope this helps. Again, if I can offer you specific guidance, I'd be happy to help. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASNYC Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted March 31, 2009 thank you so much David. That's the answer I wanted. I do not need to go deeper into books Alejandro Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted March 31, 2009 Share #5 Posted March 31, 2009 .... I do not need to go deeper into books....... Alejandro - You might find this useful. It's not a book : http://www.cameraquest.com/mlenses.htm ................. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grober Posted April 1, 2009 Share #6 Posted April 1, 2009 One of the very early Leica lenses was named "Hektor" which, I'm told, was the name of the camera inventer's dog at the time. -g Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfspencer Posted April 1, 2009 Share #7 Posted April 1, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I suspect that most of us aspire to Summicron lenses and only dream of Summilux or Noctilux lenses. Heck, I've even got two Elmarit lenses that I'm dang proud of. I just ordered a copy of Leica Lens Practice: Choosing and Using Leica Lenses. Maybe that will teach me more about Leica lenses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASNYC Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share #8 Posted April 1, 2009 thanks again to all for the messages asnyc75 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted April 1, 2009 Share #9 Posted April 1, 2009 elmart? trielmart? Don't forget the famous Leica Walmart! Hardcore Leica fans deny the existence, but just look at the evidence: the previous CEO was Stephen K. Lee, the ex-CEO of Best Buy! There are lots of connections. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted April 1, 2009 Share #10 Posted April 1, 2009 ...Elmar - f/3.8 or f/4... Or f/2.8 or f/3.5 for 50mm lenses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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