sazerac
Well-known
I took that strategy with the 50mm Summicron over the Summilux when I bought my camera. I like the "best bang for the buck" concept, and I also preferred something smaller. Well, that and I knew that the new version of the Summilux was about to arrive (this was back in '04) so I held off thinking that I could always upgrade.
I do find more often that I like having the extra stop. I've settled into rating Tri-X at 250 and pulling a bit to get better shadow detail. I've needed every stop I can get indoors.
I usually take my time making these decisions, so it may be a while before I buy. And if I win the lottery any time soon then I'll get the 50/1.4 ASPH and the 90/2 APO and stop worrying!
But, I guess I gotta start playing the lottery to win it...Until then I'll enjoy seeing more images from the Elmarit-M on this thread!
venchka
Veteran
I own the first and last 90mm/2.8 Elmarit-M lenses
I own the first and last 90mm/2.8 Elmarit-M lenses
Original, silver & vulcanite. Fuji E-6, one of the ASA 100 versions.
And the last version. Kodachrome.
Same roll. A few minutes earlier.
I own the first and last 90mm/2.8 Elmarit-M lenses
Original, silver & vulcanite. Fuji E-6, one of the ASA 100 versions.
And the last version. Kodachrome.
Same roll. A few minutes earlier.
Richard G
Veteran
On my Summer holiday at Lorne a week ago: Ektar 100 with the Elmarit M.
Early morning, Lorne by Richard GM2, on Flickr
Louttit Bay by Richard GM2, on Flickr
Early morning, Lorne by Richard GM2, on Flickr
Louttit Bay by Richard GM2, on Flickr
raytoei@gmail.com
Veteran
Neopan 400 developed in Microphen in 1+3 dilution 5m15sec@30C (!)
M4-P with 90 Elmarit
benmacphoto
Well-known
Not the 90mm Elmarit - M, but a 90mm Tele Elmarit "fat version"
Shot at f4
Shot at f4
250swb
Well-known
A 90mm Elmarit M is also a landscape lens.
philipus
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On my Summer holiday at Lorne a week ago: Ektar 100 with the Elmarit M.
Louttit Bay by Richard GM2, on Flickr
The beach picture from Louttit Bay has incredible contrast and colours - great! Have you done any post-processing?
Neopan 400 developed in Microphen in 1+3 dilution 5m15sec@30C (!)
M4-P with 90 Elmarit
The tonality is great on this photo. Really nice. I've only used Neopan 1600 so I have to try the 400 version.
Not the 90mm Elmarit - M, but a 90mm Tele Elmarit "fat version"
Shot at f4
The "fat" Tele Elmarit is really nice. What film did you use for this photo?
benmacphoto
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Philipus, I used Ektar 100, but scanned it in black and white.
I was afraid the lens would have flare problems since I was
not using the lens hood and the sun was coming in at a very harsh angel.
I was afraid the lens would have flare problems since I was
not using the lens hood and the sun was coming in at a very harsh angel.
Richard G
Veteran
Thanks. No post processing. It is somewhat contre jour which adds to the contrast of the figures particularly.
Jockos
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Elmarit, shot with Elmarit:
Snow, captured by Elmarit:
Eriksbergskranen lushing in Elmarit bokeh:
I'm really looking forward to using this lens for portraits, but it's damn good for casual strolling around to!
Snow, captured by Elmarit:
Eriksbergskranen lushing in Elmarit bokeh:
I'm really looking forward to using this lens for portraits, but it's damn good for casual strolling around to!
rsolti
Established
Great shots posted....liked the lens except for up close. The bokeh didn't jive with me. For landscapes though, excellent lens
rsolti
Established
Two more....first a 16 shot pano
rsolti
Established
f/4.8
drew.saunders
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I have the "fat" tele-elmarit 90/2.8. In theory, the "skinny" one that followed mine is better, but I've never been unhappy with it.
A couple portraits with it:
And I stuck it on the front of my new-to-me Visoflex III and did a little macro work with it this past weekend:
A couple portraits with it:
And I stuck it on the front of my new-to-me Visoflex III and did a little macro work with it this past weekend:
philipus
ʎɐpɹəʇɥƃı&
Brilliant pix!
Jockos, nice to see a piece of home there! And I like the Sony amp in the background
rsolti - are those merged photos or crops? Excellent colours. I like the bokeh on the portrait, very dreamy rendition.
Drew, those are great portraits. I think the fat tele-elmarit is a fantastic lens.
Jockos, nice to see a piece of home there! And I like the Sony amp in the background
rsolti - are those merged photos or crops? Excellent colours. I like the bokeh on the portrait, very dreamy rendition.
Drew, those are great portraits. I think the fat tele-elmarit is a fantastic lens.
Redridge
Newbie
rsolti
Established
Thanks, they are merged in CS5. They look beautiful blown up
Brilliant pix!
Jockos, nice to see a piece of home there! And I like the Sony amp in the background
rsolti - are those merged photos or crops? Excellent colours. I like the bokeh on the portrait, very dreamy rendition.
Drew, those are great portraits. I think the fat tele-elmarit is a fantastic lens.
chandler_chou
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tstermitz
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In reviewing this thread, I rediscover the contrast and "pop" that the 90 elmarit-M delivers, especially in color photos. This lens works exceptionally well in near-far situations where you want the background in soft-focus; the image retains contrast while nicely bluring the background.
