Another 50 Elmar-M shot

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Plain folk at a recent farmer's market in VT.

M7, 50mm Elmar-M, XP2 @320. I really like this collapsible lens.

Harry

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A nice photo that shows the characteristics of the lens, which I've really come to appreciate for its many virtues.

...Mike
 
Thanks, payasam and Mike. There was no sharpening applied and only a small Curves adjustment. And in spite of the flat lighting, the image is quite punchy. I'm having trouble taking this lens off the camera, I like it so much.

Harry
 
sepiareverb said:
Well well. I'm up in Newark, surprised we've not run into each other at the market or in town, M's in hand!
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I'll be on the lookout for another M type. And if you spot a tall, white haired, white bearded and handsome :D gent carrying an M7, say hello to me.

BTW, if your friend would like a print, I'll be happy to oblige.

Harry
 
The 50 Elmar-M is often on the MP3 when I'm out and about. There is a very unique look from this lens, especially in flat light, that I like very much indeed. Performance right out into the corners is stunning, and even in big enlargements I find this little gem is right up there with the current Summicrons. This one is from the MFA in Boston (M7 / 50/2.8 Elmar-M / HP5+), the screen looks great all across the frame.
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I shall watch for you- I'm usually wearing a bandana on my head until it gets cold, then a hat.
 
Very nice Harry!

May I know which version of the Elmar M you are using? The recently discontinued one? I'm quite a fan of this little collapsible gem too.

Cheers,
 
bennyng said:
Very nice Harry!

May I know which version of the Elmar M you are using? The recently discontinued one? I'm quite a fan of this little collapsible gem too.

Cheers,
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Thanks, bennyng. Afraid I'm not up on the versions, but the s/n is 38985xx. Perhaps someone else can volunteer the version number.

Harry
 
sepiareverb said:
The 50 Elmar-M is often on the MP3 when I'm out and about. There is a very unique look from this lens, especially in flat light, that I like very much indeed. Performance right out into the corners is stunning, and even in big enlargements I find this little gem is right up there with the current Summicrons. This one is from the MFA in Boston (M7 / 50/2.8 Elmar-M / HP5+), the screen looks great all across the frame.
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I shall watch for you- I'm usually wearing a bandana on my head until it gets cold, then a hat.
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I hang out a lot at the MFA. Here's a shot the I think reinforces your comment:

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But you'll have to elaborate on the shot you showed.

Harry
 
Beautiful Harry. Last time I was there that stairway was a mess of construction scaffolds & webbing. Nice but dark. This was at 1/8th or perhaps a 1/4 on the M7, also with the Elmar-M I believe.
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My first post was one of the windows in the snack bar down basement, or from somewhere on the first floor, looking through the scrim on the window into the courtyard. I was quite taken by the effect.
 
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bennyng said:
Very nice Harry!

May I know which version of the Elmar M you are using? The recently discontinued one? I'm quite a fan of this little collapsible gem too.

Cheers,
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bennyng,

I finally found the reference for Leica lenses. This Elmar-M is the latest version. It is a gem, indeed.

Harry
 
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