ruby.monkey
Veteran
Buy it and suddenly your M3 fits in a coat pocket.I'm awfully tempted to pick one up for my m3 ds, but since I have a 50/2 hex, I just dont think I need it. Still want one though.
I used to carry mine in my back pocket, back when I was young and my arse wasn't so fat.
Ronald M
Veteran
It has been a go to lens for years now for me. Also have the 90 4.0 macro which make a stunning combination.
They work well on both film and M8 & 9.
They work well on both film and M8 & 9.
ruby.monkey
Veteran
(Well waddayaknow? Still fits. Take that, stupid Fashion with your stupid skinny jeans!)
Archlich
Well-known
I have a question on the ergonomics: does the lens have any locking mechanism?
My cheapish copy's barrel rotates freely after being extended, which makes changing aperture quite annoying. Does it suppose to do this?
Thanks.
My cheapish copy's barrel rotates freely after being extended, which makes changing aperture quite annoying. Does it suppose to do this?
Thanks.
sleepyhead
Well-known
I have a question on the ergonomics: does the lens have any locking mechanism?
My cheapish copy's barrel rotates freely after being extended, which makes changing aperture quite annoying. Does it suppose to do this?
Thanks.
The Elmar version I does rotate. The more modern version II does not.
David Hughes
David Hughes
Hi,
Simple answer; adjust the aperture then release the infinity lock and focus. That's what the lock is for...
Regards, David
Simple answer; adjust the aperture then release the infinity lock and focus. That's what the lock is for...
Regards, David
Archlich
Well-known
My apology if there's any misunderstanding: mine's the later modern version. Which has no infinity lock, of course.
My question is when fully extended, does it suppose to have some friction so you are not rotating the barrel while changing apertures? If so mine's may need service, as it has no resistance at all.
My question is when fully extended, does it suppose to have some friction so you are not rotating the barrel while changing apertures? If so mine's may need service, as it has no resistance at all.
raid
Dad Photographer
What are the optical differences between versions I and II Elmar 50/2.8?
el fotografo
Established
I have the elmar-M and had a chance to buy the current 50mm summicron for a very good price. After using the 'cron for a while I sold it and kept the elmar.
The elmar-M is a beautiful lens, under-rated and now discontinued.
It is very sharp even a F2.8, and the images have a soul that I felt the 'cron lacked.
I also had the original elmar, which is a different animal in line with a summitar and the collapsible 'cron, both of which I have as well.
I never take a trip without my elmar-M.
The elmar-M is a beautiful lens, under-rated and now discontinued.
It is very sharp even a F2.8, and the images have a soul that I felt the 'cron lacked.
I also had the original elmar, which is a different animal in line with a summitar and the collapsible 'cron, both of which I have as well.
I never take a trip without my elmar-M.
Ronald M
Veteran
Yes it locks , clockwise from front of camera. Pull it out and turn. Turn back, push in for storage.
Version 1 barrel rotates as you focus, version 2 does not.
No I did not see the lady with the hat. Stunning is it not.
Version 1 barrel rotates as you focus, version 2 does not.
No I did not see the lady with the hat. Stunning is it not.
Archlich
Well-known
Thanks Roland. Time to arrange it a trip to Don...
Lflex
Lflex
What are the optical differences between versions I and II Elmar 50/2.8?
E. Puts compares the two in "Leica M Lenses - Their Soul and Secrets" (page 42)
http://en.leica-camera.com/assets/file/download.php?filename=file_1750.pdf
Richard G
Veteran
Steve Bellayr
Veteran
The color rendition on the Elmar-M is excellent. I prefer it to the Summicron V. 3. For traveling it is very compact. I had a problem shooting quickly with it from the collapsed position. For summer/daylight southern latitudes it is excellent. F2.8 is fast enough. There were times that even with ISO film I had to push the shutter speed up.
slava
Established
Just got this lens for a weekend and now waiting for some results. really nice and interesting ergonomics too..
mfogiel
Veteran
This lens is truly great. I only shoot B&W, and there it certainly shines. I think the main point about it, is the right type of contrast/sharpness/bokeh combination. There is also very little flare to speak about.
Here are some examples:

201211419 by mfogiel, on Flickr

201214706 by mfogiel, on Flickr

201211121 by mfogiel, on Flickr

201213315 by mfogiel, on Flickr

201210008 by mfogiel, on Flickr

201211403 by mfogiel, on Flickr
Here are some examples:

201211419 by mfogiel, on Flickr

201214706 by mfogiel, on Flickr

201211121 by mfogiel, on Flickr

201213315 by mfogiel, on Flickr

201210008 by mfogiel, on Flickr

201211403 by mfogiel, on Flickr
slava
Established
After these shots I just have to keep this lens...
Biggles
My cup runneth amok.
@mfogiel: Good glass. Great pictures!
Erik van Straten
Veteran
Leica MP/Elmar-M 50mm f/2.8/TMY400/AdoxMCC110
Erik.
Erik.

Erik van Straten
Veteran
Leica M3/Elmar-M 50mm f/2.8/TMY400/AdoxMCC110
Erik.
Erik.

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