90mm Elmarit opinions, images?

[mdg137]

Looking for opinions on the 90mm Elmarit (1st version) from users.

Any thoughts and or images would be greatly appreciated!

 

[ferider]

Great lens. Watch for haze.

 

[varjag]

I concur.


Elvis museum by varjagg, on Flickr

 

[robbeiflex]

Wonderful lens:

Easy to make it flare though, even with the hood.

 

[Rob-F]

I still have my original chrome version, which I bought new around 1960 or so. A fine lens. Very sharp. For travel I take my Tele-Elmarit because it's smaller. Also a fine lens!

 

[Bill58]

The J-9 is a nice affordable option too.


Daehangno-Guitar Comedian by wrs111445, on Flickr

 

[djcphoto]

I love mine for portraits. Sharp, and with a great look.

 

[rogerzilla]

It's critically sharp on even a 16" x 12" print but it is a bit low in contrast. Handling is great because of its length.

 

[varjag]

Mine is anything but low-contrast, in fact I found it is a bit too harsh to skin on portraits. You get to see every slight blemish or tiny hair out there.

 

[djcphoto]

I agree, mine has good contrast, and negatives shot with it are very easy to print too.

 

[varjag]

Here's a portrait, expired double-x


Andrei by varjagg, on Flickr

 

[rogerzilla]

The bokeh is really good.

 

[venchka]

I have 2, the first and the last Elmarit. Everytime I think I should sell the first version, one these threads comes along. Then I waver.
I suppose if I had good sense I would sell the first version. When did good sense become desireable?
Grinning.

 

[awilder]

The 1st Elmarit isn't bad but the Tele-Elmarit (TE) is sharper with slightly better overall contrast especially from f/4 on, super compact but the TE doesn't do well in harsh adverse lighting as it's a little flare prone. My advise is to consider the Konica Hexanon or Elmarit-M. The Elmarit-M is optically the best 90/2.8 out there but probably too sharp for pleasing portraits. The Hexanon wins overall: not overly sharp for pleasing portraits, superior contrast and flare resistance over earlier lenses, compact, less expensive than Leica glass and built to last. If money's no object, also consider the 80/2.8 Planar. It's a Rollei product with the Rolleiflex 80/2.8 Planar optic originally made for the VC Rollei 35 RF but rarity will likely make it expensive. I've heard it's a killer lens.

 

[yossarian123]

Great lens that's really grown on me. I think mine's a bit miscalibrated, but if I stop down it's great.


M3_20110822_09 by SL_Photos, on Flickr