Leica 90mm Tele-Elmarit Haze?
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awilder
Alan Wilder
That's not the dreaded haze people refer to. Even a good lens is going to show a trace amount of haze if the illuminating source is bright enough. I've seen this even after a professional CLA.
beewee
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I've just took another look and I still see this haze when I put a halogen lightbulb just off axis of the lens. The haze/fog is not super noticeable but appears to be not completely uniform (more on the edge). I can't reproduce the same type of hazy look on the rear element with my other lenses (28/2.8ASPH, 50/2 or 16-35/2.8 zoom).
I should note that when I look straight through the lens at normal scenes indoors, I don't notice the haze at all. Is it still a cause for concern?
I should note that when I look straight through the lens at normal scenes indoors, I don't notice the haze at all. Is it still a cause for concern?
Ben Z
Veteran
I don't know if your haze will have any impact (flare, lost of contrast etc.), but it definitely is not the dreaded Tele-Elmarit disease. I've seen that, and it looks like someone etched it or sandblasted it. Maybe all your lens needs is a cleaning. I suggest shooting some test shots such along with other lenses and see. KEH gives you 2 weeks to make up your mind if you'll keep the lens.
Be aware though, that the 90 T-E has visibly lower contrast @ f/2.8 that perks up nicely at f/4 and smaller. I have that lens, as well as the older "fat" version, and a pre-ASPH Summicron, so I'm familiar with the subtle differences.
Be aware though, that the 90 T-E has visibly lower contrast @ f/2.8 that perks up nicely at f/4 and smaller. I have that lens, as well as the older "fat" version, and a pre-ASPH Summicron, so I'm familiar with the subtle differences.
beewee
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Thanks Ben,
I'm still waiting on my M8.2 which should be arriving this week. We'll see how things go.
I'm still waiting on my M8.2 which should be arriving this week. We'll see how things go.
Shac
Well-known
The thin TE also flares badly under some lighting conditions - so make sure you eliminate this variable when testing - otherwise they produce v. sharp images - good luck
popeye
Established
I have one that has stripes of haze, and this after a CLA... but in the end I like that I don't notice any undue effects, it was acquired at bargain prices and looks great cosmetically.
Not indicative of anything, but I liked the shot as it was out my front door:
90mm TE/M6/Fuji MS100
Not indicative of anything, but I liked the shot as it was out my front door:
90mm TE/M6/Fuji MS100
beewee
Member
That's a gorgeous sunset!
I'll definitely have to give the TE a good test before I decide to lose $100 in shipping fees to send it back.
I'll definitely have to give the TE a good test before I decide to lose $100 in shipping fees to send it back.
beewee
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Going a bit off topic, I was curious how much of an impact defects in the optics can affect an image and came across this: http://www.lensrentals.com/news/2008.10.30/front-element-scratches
The 'defect' happened to be a smashed front element. You really gotta see it to believe that it can still take a picture!
The 'defect' happened to be a smashed front element. You really gotta see it to believe that it can still take a picture!
ricnak
Well-known
Wow Beewee.
Thanks for that link to the damaged lens. Puts it all into perspective. I start to worry as soon as I take a lens cap off. I think I can relax and enjoy photgraphy after seeing that link.
Thanks for that link to the damaged lens. Puts it all into perspective. I start to worry as soon as I take a lens cap off. I think I can relax and enjoy photgraphy after seeing that link.
popeye
Established
Amen brother...
And beewee thank you, it was presented before my eyes and I responded to it's intensity and was fortunate that the gods of silver halide respected my prayers 😉
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