tom_f77
Tom Fenwick
Sure looks like it works; great!
gertjen
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Love the look Daniel. Well worth the money I'd say.
I'm looking at a collapsible 9cm Elmar from the 50's, what is the 'look' of the collapsible as compared with the shots taken with non-collapsible 9cm elmars?
Gert
I'm looking at a collapsible 9cm Elmar from the 50's, what is the 'look' of the collapsible as compared with the shots taken with non-collapsible 9cm elmars?
Gert
trittium
Well-known
Here is a link to some photos I took with the collasible version
http://flickr.com/photos/trittium/sets/72157600057864000/
http://flickr.com/photos/trittium/sets/72157600057864000/
gertjen
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Unfortunately the collapsible went while I was sleeping (it was on the big auction site)
Would the ones you're talking about in this thread be similar to this one?
http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductDetail.aspx?groupsku=LS069990498640&brandcategoryname=35MM&Mode=searchproducts&item=10&ActivateTOC2=false&ID=&BC=LS&BCC=1&CC=6&CCC=2&BCL=&GBC=&GCC=&KW=
Do you think this is a fair asking price, or could it be had cheaper? I'm inclined to go with KEH due to their return policy.
Would the ones you're talking about in this thread be similar to this one?
http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductDetail.aspx?groupsku=LS069990498640&brandcategoryname=35MM&Mode=searchproducts&item=10&ActivateTOC2=false&ID=&BC=LS&BCC=1&CC=6&CCC=2&BCL=&GBC=&GCC=&KW=
Do you think this is a fair asking price, or could it be had cheaper? I'm inclined to go with KEH due to their return policy.
Tom Harrell
Well-known
Nice shot Daniel! Where was it taken? What kind of film?
Regards,
Tom
Regards,
Tom
gertf
Established
Great shot.
Thanks for all the information!
Thanks for all the information!
vrgard
Well-known
Yeah, Daniel, that's a very nice shot. And I like the formality of the hat juxtaposed with him being barefoot.
-Randy
-Randy
Nando
Well-known
Here's the first roll with my recently acquired 90/4 collapsible Elmar. (second shot is with a Summitar)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fgsemedo/sets/72157600333024728/show/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fgsemedo/sets/72157600333024728/show/
themaxou
Leica IIIc addict user
Following this thread, I bought an Elmar 9cm and I have just received it this afternoon. I have found one near mint 
dated 1956. I will test it during my holidays All the shots in this thread convince me to buy one. Thanks for all the information
dated 1956. I will test it during my holidays All the shots in this thread convince me to buy one. Thanks for all the information
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BNF
Established
Why is it so difficult to find one of these with clean glass?
I've found plenty, but most are a bit foggy. If a reputable dealer offers to clean the fog, is it then reasonable to expect "like new (for a 50 yr old lens)" glass?
I've found plenty, but most are a bit foggy. If a reputable dealer offers to clean the fog, is it then reasonable to expect "like new (for a 50 yr old lens)" glass?
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
I bought mine as "UG" from KEH, and it's fine (except for the paintjob). It's from 1937 and has been coated.
It's my favorite portrait lens at the moment....I've posted these pictures before in various topics on this forum I think...
It's my favorite portrait lens at the moment....I've posted these pictures before in various topics on this forum I think...
uwe zankl
Member
Hi Rick
Very nice pics and models...I have just bought a 9cm Elmar myself, with something hanging off the back.
For 200$ you can't go wrong. This is now Leica No.4, I meanwhile bought a II in relic condition to work on...I have to know how it works inside.
My correspondant set is getting there slowly, I also have a 13,5cm Hektor and the IIIa now has a better Summar lens, all I need now is a nice 3,5cm and a finder, a black/brass VIDOM would be nice.
cheers
Uwe
Very nice pics and models
...I have just bought a 9cm Elmar myself, with something hanging off the back.
For 200$ you can't go wrong. This is now Leica No.4, I meanwhile bought a II in relic condition to work on...I have to know how it works inside.
My correspondant set is getting there slowly, I also have a 13,5cm Hektor and the IIIa now has a better Summar lens, all I need now is a nice 3,5cm and a finder, a black/brass VIDOM would be nice.
cheers
Uwe
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
You've turned into a real Leica junky
Looks like another winner.
I like the look of the VIDOM (I have a black one as well, from KEH), but with a 135mm Hektor mounted be prepared to squint a lot at the microscopic viewfinder-window.
You can still get 3,5cm Elmar lenses at bargain prices through Ebay sometimes. I still need a bakelite container for one to finish my collection.
Looks like another winner.
I like the look of the VIDOM (I have a black one as well, from KEH), but with a 135mm Hektor mounted be prepared to squint a lot at the microscopic viewfinder-window.
You can still get 3,5cm Elmar lenses at bargain prices through Ebay sometimes. I still need a bakelite container for one to finish my collection.
Luddite Frank
Well-known
Regarding "proper" hood(s) for the Elmar 90...
I would love to have a FIKUS ( the telescoping convertible Leitz hood), but I haven't found an affordable one yet.
In the meantime, I (mistakenly) purchased an IUFOO, for the 1950's & later lenses the have a groove on the front mount. It sort of stays-on with my 1951 Hektor 135, but could easily be knocked/blown-off.
This fall, I bought a cast hood from "Heavystar" for $9.95, which has an E-39 thread, and I screw that to the Leitz A-36 to E-39 filter adapter. This allows me to use the inexpensive hood on all my 90 & 135 mm lenses.
I also use the filter adapter to allow me to mount the "Summicron" barndoor hood on my 50 mm Summars & Elmar.
I took some shots in early December with my early '50s LTM Elmar 90, and am quite pleased with it... haven't tried any portaiture yet...
I think the only long-running issue with the Elmar 90 as a portrait lens is its slow speed... if you're trying to shoot portraiture in lowlight, hand-held, then Summarex 85 is more useful (and expensive! ).
I'm keeping my eyes open for a Thambar....
Luddite Frank
I would love to have a FIKUS ( the telescoping convertible Leitz hood), but I haven't found an affordable one yet.
In the meantime, I (mistakenly) purchased an IUFOO, for the 1950's & later lenses the have a groove on the front mount. It sort of stays-on with my 1951 Hektor 135, but could easily be knocked/blown-off.
This fall, I bought a cast hood from "Heavystar" for $9.95, which has an E-39 thread, and I screw that to the Leitz A-36 to E-39 filter adapter. This allows me to use the inexpensive hood on all my 90 & 135 mm lenses.
I also use the filter adapter to allow me to mount the "Summicron" barndoor hood on my 50 mm Summars & Elmar.
I took some shots in early December with my early '50s LTM Elmar 90, and am quite pleased with it... haven't tried any portaiture yet...
I think the only long-running issue with the Elmar 90 as a portrait lens is its slow speed... if you're trying to shoot portraiture in lowlight, hand-held, then Summarex 85 is more useful (and expensive! ).
I'm keeping my eyes open for a Thambar....
Luddite Frank
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
Can't remember what I paid for my FIKUS. I did use it today taking pictures of some wildlife with my HEKTOR in the garden.
BNF
Established
Is there something wrong with this thread - and only this thread?
It shows c84 replies on the LTM forum screen, but I only see 56 including this one I am making.
It also shows 4 pages of replies, but I cannot access page 4 - it is simply a repeat of page 3.
It shows c84 replies on the LTM forum screen, but I only see 56 including this one I am making.
It also shows 4 pages of replies, but I cannot access page 4 - it is simply a repeat of page 3.
Rogrund
Antti Sivén
BNF said:
Lots of posts with great pictures have been deleted by a former member's request.