ra1nforest
Newbie
Dear friends,
I am currently considering getting an Elmar 50/3.5 but am having troubles with the various versions. Off hand, I remember versions like the chrome, nickel, red scale, coated and uncoated, so on so forth.
Personally, I do a lot of darkroom work and am inclined towards a more classic, old-European touch without the harshness and sharpness of modern lenses.
I have here a few pictures taken by others that encapsulates the kinda look I'm looking for:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21652620@N08/2197819835/in/set-72157603534668426/
taken with a 35mm Elmar according to the photographer.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21618643@N00/368195508/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21618643@N00/428766592/
taken with a 50mm Elmar according to the photographer
I personally own a Summitar 50/2 but personally find it too sharp when stopped up (f/5.6 to 8). Understand this sounds ironic but I personally prize photographic character over sharpness anytime.
Any advice, help and comments are most welcomed. I thank you for your time and help in advance 🙂
Cheers.
I am currently considering getting an Elmar 50/3.5 but am having troubles with the various versions. Off hand, I remember versions like the chrome, nickel, red scale, coated and uncoated, so on so forth.
Personally, I do a lot of darkroom work and am inclined towards a more classic, old-European touch without the harshness and sharpness of modern lenses.
I have here a few pictures taken by others that encapsulates the kinda look I'm looking for:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21652620@N08/2197819835/in/set-72157603534668426/
taken with a 35mm Elmar according to the photographer.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21618643@N00/368195508/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21618643@N00/428766592/
taken with a 50mm Elmar according to the photographer
I personally own a Summitar 50/2 but personally find it too sharp when stopped up (f/5.6 to 8). Understand this sounds ironic but I personally prize photographic character over sharpness anytime.
Any advice, help and comments are most welcomed. I thank you for your time and help in advance 🙂
Cheers.
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