Looking for the "old look" in a 50mm

[Erik van Straten]

Leica M3, 50mm f/2 Summicron rigid first type, TriX printed on Ilford MGIV fb.

Erik.

 

[chrispiper]

You can take my collapsible Elmar in the classifieds : )

I've gotten some good "old time" looks with it. I wouldn't sell it but I found a Canon sonnar f/1.5. The Elmar isn't too hard to find so if I miss it I can always find another one.

The inline images don't seem to take so here are URLs.

Chris

Tri-X 400 @ f/4.0
http://www.pbase.com/chrisp/image/116827660

BW400CN @ f/2.8
http://www.pbase.com/chrisp/image/116844209

Drugstore Fuji color 400 @ f8
http://www.pbase.com/chrisp/image/116826952

 

[Benjamin]

I should think that you would find either the Rigid or Dual Range Summicron the most useful.

A Jupiter lens is worth a try though.

 

[Melvin]

I like the early uncoated Elmar. It's a classic Tessar design, difficult to use but rewarding.

The Canon 50/1.4 will "glow" wide open, but is also quite sharp. I've heard that it is a Xenon design.

The Summilux 50/1.4 is very sharp wide open, very shallow dof, but it's too modern for "glow". It's a really great lens.

I don't like the Summitar personally, but I've seen a lot of nice photos that were taken with it.

 

[dogberryjr]

Well, I'm sold. I just found a Summitar for a good price. Gotta quit coming here.

 

[ray*j*gun]

I don't like the Summitar personally, but I've seen a lot of nice photos that were taken with it.[/quote]

Have you used a Summitar?

 

[ray*j*gun]

I have found the Summitar to be a splendid lens but it seems to get little respect compared to the other Leitz offerings.....good luck with yours dog.

 

[Dave Wilkinson]

I like the early uncoated Elmar. It's a classic Tessar design, difficult to use but rewarding.

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Why difficult to use?...I did'nt like sticking my finger in the front - to adjust the diaphragm....but that's about all! 😕
Dave.

 

[Mephiloco]

I have nice 50 collapsible Summicron, with heavy cleaning marks, lots of dust inside, and possibly fungus. It will you the look you seek. Cheap too at $100.

$100? Where?

 

[eric rose]

50mm f2 Summicron shot at f2. Using XP2 and yellow filter. It's the version of Summi that is rigid and has the locking infinity button. Sorry I'm just not up on all the lens lingo.

 

[Dave Wilkinson]

50mm f2 Summicron shot at f2. Using XP2 and yellow filter. It's the version of Summi that is rigid and has the locking infinity button. Sorry I'm just not up on all the lens lingo.

You don't need to be Eric! - that's a very nice portrait!
Dave.

 

[eric rose]

Thanks Dave. I printed it the other day on ADOX FB and it looks really nice. An 11x14 would not be out of the question.

 

[shadowfox]

For "old looks" I am partial to Vario-Lightroomicron.

You can make anything looks old with presets. 😛

 

[rickp]

summarit 50mm f1.5 from 1953, LTM

summarit 50mm f1.5 from 1953, LTM

#1 is from an m3/summarit 50 on velvia 100, at f1.5
#2 is from an m8/summarit 50 at f2.8 or 4, no code or filter.

either way, it's worth including in a list of candidates with an "old look" 🙂

greetings from hamburg

rick

 

[Erik van Straten]

50mm f/2 Summicron rigid (first type), Leica M3, TriX printed on Ilford MGIV fb.

Erik.

 

[Melvin]

I don't like the Summitar personally, but I've seen a lot of nice photos that were taken with it.

Have you used a Summitar?[/quote]

Yes, of course. Why would I comment on a lens I've never used?

 

[ray*j*gun]

Yes indeed why would you.

Have you used a Summitar?

Yes, of course. Why would I comment on a lens I've never used?[/quote]

 

[Steve Karr]

That's not very nice .... smiles...

For "old looks" I am partial to Vario-Lightroomicron.

You can make anything looks old with presets. 😛

 

[Melvin]

Why difficult to use?...I did'nt like sticking my finger in the front - to adjust the diaphragm....but that's about all! 😕
Dave.

I found I had to work with different films and apertures to get the look I wanted, because of the low contrast. It also flares really easily so I have to be more careful about where the light's coming from. Also it's really slow.

 

[elshaneo]

Or maybe the Vintage Carl Zeiss Sonnar Opton 50mm f/1.5

http://www.pbase.com/shanelam/image/120096535