Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/01/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'm quite satisfied with mine for the same reasons, but IMHO wide open it offers a low contrast. All the pictures I've put about Lisbon http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=462925, I've take with this lens. Saludos cordiales, Luis Ripoll ? LR Music Arimon, 11 08022 Barcelona ? Tel. 00(34) 93 418 6534 Fax 00(34) 93 418 6521 ? E-Mail: lrmusic@lrmusic.net www.lrmusic.net ? -----Mensaje original----- De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org] En nombre de Richard S. Taylor Enviado el: viernes, 14 de enero de 2005 20:14 Para: Leica Users Group Asunto: Re: [Leica] Elmar 50mm f2.8 thoughts/opinions I'm delighted with mine. It is an ideal travel lens and I typically carry it and my 35 Summicron ASPH when I take a trip. It seems to match the 35 ASPH in contrast and sharpness, at least at the level I've checked. Maybe others who've shot transparencies or run some lab tests can comment further. Collapsed, the 50/2.8 on an M Body will easily hang on my shoulder under a jacket so I look more like a tourist than a photographer when walking about - an advantage, I think. >I'm considering the purchase of an Elmar 50mm f2.8. What attracts me >to the lens is it's low weight, collapsible lens, and relatively >moderate price either new or used. I long used a Summarit 50mm 2.0 on >my IIIf and like the compactness of it all. > >I shoot mainly Tri-X and develop in diafine so losing the extra stop >compared to a summicron or even my Summarit with an adapter shouldn't >be a problem. But I've never used one...that's why I'm asking. What do >those have actually used it think? > >Thanks, > >Marc >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information -- Regards, Dick Boston MA _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information