Lenses for the new M body

[venchka]

That would be old Leica lenses for the old Leica M body, all new to me.

You might recall might current inventory of rangefinder lenses consists of 35-50-75-??-135. All in LTM to match my Canon VI-T's.

After pouring over what has been said here, I am leaning toward locating a 90mm/2.8 Elmarit (first version) with pristine glass and user cosmetics. The other lens on my wish list is a 50mm Dual Range Summicron. After stumbling, fumbling and futzing around one day too long :bang: , I missed the pristine 35mm 'cron ASPH listed in the classifieds, I could be tempted by another equally pristine and priced 35mm 'cron ASPH.

Then there is this little cutie:

LTM 50mm Summicron

Feel free to convince me otherwise.

I'm really tired of trying to buy on eBay. I either get into a battle and pay too much, sniped at the last instant or worse: Turning my back at the end and loosing a really nice lens for peanuts. Y'all know the whole sordid mess I'm sure.

I have spent way too many hours recently GOOGLING and visiting the Forum sponsors web pages searching for lenses. There are a few of each out there. A few on ebay with B-I-N prices, etc. Offerings seem to range from paperwight quality for too much money to NIB for WAY! too much money.

What to do, what to do, what to do? Where does a fellow go to get a fair shake on a used Leica lens? EH? (For our cousins to the north 😀 ).


The good news is that nobody else wanted the 50mm LTM-M adapter in Austin, Texas and I got it while I wasn't even looking! At least my Nikkor-S.C 50mm/1.4 will have a home on the new body. I'm still in search of a 35-135 adapter.

Your thoughts are greatly apprciated.

 

[FrankS]

Hi, if you've already got a Nikkor-S.C 50mm/1.4, then you're all set! It's sharp and fast. Pick up a Jupiter 12 35mm f2.8, and a 90mm f4 Elmar and you're completely outfitted for peanuts, with lots of casholla left for film. (offering alternative viewpoint)

 

[Kim Coxon]

Hi Wayne,
My only thought is why pay a premium price for a collectable LTM lens and M adapter when you have an M body? You could probably buy a new M one for less.

Kim

 

[venchka]

Hi Wayne,
My only thought is why pay a premium price for a collectable LTM lens and M adapter when you have an M body? You could probably buy a new M one for less.

Kim

Cuz it would fit on my Canon bodies! 😀

I never ever claim to know what I'm doing!

OK, so I need sobering advice. Yes, the new LTM Summicron is an affectation.

However, I do draw the line at C-L-N optics. OK, in a weak moment, I bought a CV 75mm recently. I was pleasantly surprised by the first roll of color film. I reckon a Leica body deserves at least one Leica lens. Hence the 90mm Elmarit or??????????

 

[RML]

Did you check the new Carl Zeiss lenses in M mount? http://www.zeissikon.com

 

[sf]

I see an Elmarit on Ebay with your exact requirements. Decent price, too.

 

[Bill58]

Why don't you buy from reputable camera shops on the 'net instead of evilbay? I've never been clipped yet w/ the former.

Another Texan

 

[venchka]

Why don't you buy from reputable camera shops on the 'net instead of evilbay? I've never been clipped yet w/ the former.

Another Texan

My point exactly. Give me some names, please! Folks who treat you right.

 

[venchka]

I see an Elmarit on Ebay with your exact requirements. Decent price, too.

This one...

Canadian two tone Elmarit

Or the one from Adorama?

Adorama Elmarit

 

[Les Lammers]

My point exactly. Give me some names, please! Folks who treat you right.

KEH

Dan Black Leica

Ritz Collectibles

Howzat?

 

[venchka]

THANKS! I spoke to Dan Black last week and he is on the trail of a lens or two for me. I'll get in touch with the others.

 

[venchka]

This Forum Rocks!!!!!!!

This Forum Rocks!!!!!!!

Ask and Ye shall receive!

A 90mm Elmarit is headed my way. Thanks, Paul! 😉

To elaborate: I PM'd a member early this morning about a 90mm Elmarit. Next I heard from someone I emailed yesterday about another 90mm Elmarit. That lens was a near mint, late SN black beauty for a bunch of money. Not quite what I wanted, but ever so tempting. The seller finally explained everything, stated a last and best price to which I replied most seriously and he went silent. Then Paul replies about his user 90mm Elmarite fresh from a Sandy Krauter CLA with a very user friendly price and Bob's your uncle, the deal was done.

Had the other seller answered sooner I would have bought his lens. This way I have a very useable lens AND saved some money toward a 35mm 'cron ASPH. 😀 😀

Thanks everyone! Today was a good day.

WANT TO BUY: Hood for 90/2.8 Elmarit lens. 😉

 

[venchka]

After pouring over what has been said here, I am leaning toward locating a 90mm/2.8 Elmarit (first version) with pristine glass and user cosmetics.

DONE

The other lens on my wish list is a 50mm Dual Range Summicron.

DONE

I'm really tired of trying to buy on eBay.

Not bought on ebay

I'm still in search of a 35-135 adapter.

DONE

WANT TO BUY: Hood for 90/2.8 Elmarit lens. 😉

DONE

I'm just waiting for the mail.

Cheers!