Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Phillip asked: Does anybody have any experience shooting with the Elmar-M 2.8/50 collapsible? I have the newest design 50/2.8 Elmar and have photographed with it for the past year. I have the chrome version mounted on a black M6. The chrome version is definitely heavier than the black version due to brass used rather than aluminum in the lens tube. The screw-on lens hood is recommended not only to cut glare but also to help you grab onto the front of the lens when pulling it out and locking it into place. The newer mechanical design permits you to change the aperture setting without changing the focus of the lens. Images from this lens are very good. No complaints in this department. I have all of the current 50mm M lenses. They are all good performers in their own way. I sometimes prefer the Summilux or Noctilux over the Elmar when things get dark. Interestingly, the collapsible Elmar is almost the same size as the 50mm Summicron. You really don't save that much space or weight with the Elmar lens. It is a neat lens and it is certainly fun to use. Brings back thoughts of how Leica performed 50 years ago. Happy shooting, Richard Richard Clompus, OD West Chester, PA, USA