Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/12/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Under certain light conditions, some of the early Leicaflex lenses exhibit the same tendency to flare wide open, while retaining sharpness. The first 35mm Elmarit-R is one such beast. s.d. On Dec 29, 2007, at 9:06 AM, Phil Swango wrote: Leonard Taupier wrote: These two photos are beautiful. The colors are nice and vivid. What I like about the photos is they are sharp and have a hint of softness at the same time. This is a great combination for portraits. I have been looking for a Summar but they are either too expensive or are in horrible shape. ======================== Thanks, Len. I found mine in a local shop for $70 a few years ago. I bought it right away because it was pretty much free of haze and had been coated at some point. It's still flare-prone compared to modern glass but it's surprisingly sharp, and the flare can often be controlled in PS. -- Phil Swango 307 Aliso Dr SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 505-262-4085 _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information