Leica LTM Lens for Leica IIIf

Leica M39 screw mount bodies/lenses
Payasam, are you perhaps a school teacher? I feel like I was asked to stay after class for a constructive conversation. ;) Thank you for your attention and I mean my comments in a nice way...John
 
University, John. Pompous variety. Long back. Have also been in informal education of kids, adults, Labrador retrievers. Have taught, and sometimes still teach, photography.
 
Sean Moran said:
... The Summitar 50mm f/2 is almost as good as the Summicron and is collapsible and affordable. The only downside is the 'barn-door' lenshood...
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I'd have to agree with Sean, I recently bought a Summitar on eBay for a Leica IIIf I also got on eBay. The lens is sharp though nothing like the sharpness of a modern multicoated Summicron or 'lux, or even, probably, some of the Voigtlander lenses (I'm waiting on a Nokton 40/1.4 in the post). The lens hood is really quite nicely made but I would feel very conspicuous walking around with it, it's about a subtle as a Panaflex 35mm motion picture camera. No, I don't think I'll be using that hood much, although, in a studio, where "subtle" isn't necessary, I think it must be a terrific hood. I currently (June 18-21) have this lens, with hood and filters, on eBay, but I just raised the minimum bid because I'm not sure now I want to sell it!! Call me crazy.
 
And I happen to have one for sale

And I happen to have one for sale

Sean Moran said:
Hello John,

I hope you enjoy the IIIf. The Summitar 50mm f/2 is almost as good as the Summicron and is collapsible and affordable. The only downside is the 'barn-door' lenshood.

Cheers,

Seán.
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Please see the classified section. I believe there are two Summitars for sale. I have the hood, and although it is large, it works very well, because it is large.
 
I have finally run a roll of XP2 through the camera with a Summitar. I uploaded a few shots to my gallery. This is with new/old camera, new/old lens, new light meter and new Dimage DS IV scanner so lots of variables. I shot the 400 film at 200. I ended up raising the black point in levels about 1 stop worth. I saw a lot of flare on some shots and have ordered a barn door. Thanks to egpj (Glenn )for the heads up on a local fly-in. Thanks for all the input...John
 
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