peter_n
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Beautiful pictures Ben.
Leica 50mm Dual Range Summicron
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RayPA
Ignore It (It'll go away)
venchka
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Ray,
You have good taste in hot sauce! Local cooking is what I miss most about Louisiana.
You have good taste in hot sauce! Local cooking is what I miss most about Louisiana.
zoar
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Why do modern lenses have such dramatic contrast when compared with older lenses?
kevin m
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Because thanks to the miracle of computer power, all of the 'flaws' in the old lenses have been eliminated. Modern lenses allow us to record images of the people we love with an accuracy that borders on the savage.
😱 😉 😀
Computer enhanced design, new glasses, improved coatings.
Benjamin Marks
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zoar said:
In a word: coatings (the modern versions of which are tough, vacuum-deposited and cut down on contrast-robbing internal reflections in a lens).
Ben Marks
Artorius
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Although I've sold it
Although I've sold it
Although I've sold it
Here is one I like;
peter_n
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I have a terrific rigid Summicron that I sent to DAG for a CLA. I wanted to send the front element to Arax for recoating but DAG persuaded me not to, saying that the condition of the front element was one of the best he'd ever seen and that it didn't need to be polished/coated. Now I have it back I'm not convinced because the lens doesn't have the contrast I'm used to. I don't want to sell it and I don't want to use a yellow filter and faster film. 😕
venchka
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Trius
Waiting on Maitani
Damn you, Wayne. The only thing that could be harder to stomach (i.e., I had a DR) would be some shots on K25.
venchka
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One more for good measure
One more for good measure
So you don't want to see anymore of these, hey? Same roll as the previous example. About 5 minutes and 20' apart. I think Relala could make me forget Kodachrome 25. Or at least not worry about Kodachrome 25's demise.
One more for good measure
So you don't want to see anymore of these, hey? Same roll as the previous example. About 5 minutes and 20' apart. I think Relala could make me forget Kodachrome 25. Or at least not worry about Kodachrome 25's demise.
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venchka
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icemendicant
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My Summicron DR should arrive tomorrow!
My Summicron DR should arrive tomorrow!
I just happened upon this thread and now I am very excited indeed!
I have just had my M3 and 50mm Elmarit CLA'd by Malcolm Taylor in Hereford, and while chatting on the phone about all things Leica he mentioned he had a very nice 1961 Summicron DR for sale, recently stripped down and fully serviced. It should arrive with my M3 tomorrow 😀
After seeing the wonderful pictures in this thread I think this is exactly what I am looking for to capture the softer, early Leica look to contrast with the extremely sharp images from the modern lenses.
Thanks to all for sharing these pictures, and have a merry christmas!
All the best,
Dan
My Summicron DR should arrive tomorrow!
I just happened upon this thread and now I am very excited indeed!
I have just had my M3 and 50mm Elmarit CLA'd by Malcolm Taylor in Hereford, and while chatting on the phone about all things Leica he mentioned he had a very nice 1961 Summicron DR for sale, recently stripped down and fully serviced. It should arrive with my M3 tomorrow 😀
After seeing the wonderful pictures in this thread I think this is exactly what I am looking for to capture the softer, early Leica look to contrast with the extremely sharp images from the modern lenses.
Thanks to all for sharing these pictures, and have a merry christmas!
All the best,
Dan
venchka
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Dan,
We look forward to your examples. Our 'crons are almost twins. Mine is from 1961 as well.
We look forward to your examples. Our 'crons are almost twins. Mine is from 1961 as well.
EmilGil
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I want mine to, it's at DAG for CLA since a few weeks but I haven't heard anything from him yet. Does anyone know how busy he is?
Trius
Waiting on Maitani
Is there an "ignore DR" or at least "ignore thread" function on this stupid site? :bang:venchka said:
Dan, welcome indeed. Aside from all the gear here, we all eventually wear uniforms, which are jackets whose sleeves cross behind us.
Earl
peter_n
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I had an 8-10 week wait for my rigid Summicron from him recently. If it is any help the lens came back transformed. 🙂 Don generally does not send an email until he is ready to charge and ship back to you. It will be worth the wait though.EmilGil said:
venchka
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Trius
Waiting on Maitani
joe: Wayne is trying to drive me off RFF. I can't stand it. The only weapon I have: OM-1n, Zuiko 21/2.
