Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/11/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hugh, I like the current photo. From the Bokeh, I assume it was shot essentially wide open. I have not used the 2.8 Elmar, but used the 3.5 for many years. When it was fresh, with no haze, it had very good contrast. After 50 years, it now needs a CLA and does not display the old contrast. Have you examined your Elmar with a small flashlight? You might discover the source of the problem about which you are concerned. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hugh Thompson" <hewthompson at mac.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 3:09 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: My Friend Sami Ullah (follow up) > Thank you to those who replied to my question, as to color or B&W: > > Richard Man - was not sure > Bob DuBois - B&W > Lluis - B&W > Bob Addler - B&W > Sonny Carter - color > Gene DuPrey - B&W > > ...... I had a real problem trying to get the contrast up, so I used a > different photo, also converted to B&W. Is the Elmar 50 2.8 considered a > low contrast lens? > > This one is in focus, and shows the fun side of this man. > > <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Hugh+Thompson/Pakistan/F1040028+-+Version+3.jpg.html > > > > Thank you for your review and comments > > Hugh > > > On 8-Nov-09, at 11:50 AM, Richard Man wrote: > >> The B&W is a bit flat. May be adjust the level or contrast? Also, >> because there is no color (to distract), it definitely draws attention >> that the glass is in focus and the face is not/ > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >