Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have no comparison to offer, but I have a lot of experience with the 'thin' 2.8/90 mm Tele-Elmarit M model that takes the 39mm filters. I bought the lens because prices are so low. However, it turns out to be a lens that there is no need to upgrade. 16x times enlargements are stunning! But then I use a tripod, stop down to 5.6, use Delta 100 and I am generally careful when developing. BTW, among today's messages is one from Harry Haig who wants to buy a 21mm lens and offers a Tele-Elmarit in part exchange. Perhaps you can do a deal with him. I see the advantage of this lens (over the f4 one) as being one step (= one stop) ahead when stopping down, which obviously improves the result, especially in the f4 and 5.6 range. >I'm thinking about buying an Elmar C 90mm for my M6. Besides the >obvious (i.e f4 vs f2.8) can any one tell me how an Elmar C compares to >an Elmarit? > >My natural inclination is to keep searching until I find an Elmarit because >f4 seems rather slow, but I'd appreciate any views. > >Thanks >Gareth Jolly - -- christer almqvist eichenstrasse 57, d-20255 hamburg, fon +49-40-407111 fax +49-40-4908440 14 rue de la hauteur, f-50590 regnéville-sur-mer, fon+fax +33-233 45 35 58