tbarker13
shooter of stuff
So I picked this lens up a few months back and sent it to Brian for his attention. I didn't shoot a lot with it until two weeks back, when my other 50mm lens was out of commission. So the J3 went out on my M8 for a couple portrait sessions.
The lens performed quite well, I think.
These were all shot at ISO 640, f.4 or f.5.6.
The lens performed quite well, I think.
These were all shot at ISO 640, f.4 or f.5.6.
elshaneo
Panographer
Great Portraits. I like very much the first one 
GoneSavage
not actually
Who needs Leica? Who needs Zeiss?
Beautiful photographs of a beautiful subject!
And it's very satisfying to see a J-3 in action after working on it.
We did need Zeiss to develop the Sonnar, that the J-3 is based on...
And it's very satisfying to see a J-3 in action after working on it.
We did need Zeiss to develop the Sonnar, that the J-3 is based on...
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
I'm starting to really see some kudos in having a good J3 for portraits, those shots are really nice ... I have one but it's on my Kiev and as much as I like the lens I can't get too excited about the Kiev!
A question for Brian ... can my J3 be converted to LTM or am I better off looking for another J3?
I aplogise to the OP for using your thread to ask Brian this question!
A question for Brian ... can my J3 be converted to LTM or am I better off looking for another J3?
I aplogise to the OP for using your thread to ask Brian this question!
The Kiev and LTM Optics Modules for the J-3 are identical. I have used J-3 optics modules in Zeiss Contax mounts left over from my Sonnar LTM conversions.
The best J-3's are from the 1950s. And the one shown is one of the nicest that I've seen.
The best J-3's are from the 1950s. And the one shown is one of the nicest that I've seen.
tbarker13
shooter of stuff
Thanks guys.
I know this might seem odd to some, but I like this lens enough that I'm on the verge of selling my 50 pre-asph lux. I'm not suggesting the J-3 is superior to the lux. But particularly for these types of portraits, this tiny little lens is doing everything I could ask. And at a heck of a lot cheaper price.
I know this might seem odd to some, but I like this lens enough that I'm on the verge of selling my 50 pre-asph lux. I'm not suggesting the J-3 is superior to the lux. But particularly for these types of portraits, this tiny little lens is doing everything I could ask. And at a heck of a lot cheaper price.
raid
Dad Photographer
I'm starting to really see some kudos in having a good J3 for portraits, those shots are really nice ... I have one but it's on my Kiev and as much as I like the lens I can't get too excited about the Kiev!
A question for Brian ... can my J3 be converted to LTM or am I better off looking for another J3?
I aplogise to the OP for using your thread to ask Brian this question!
Keith,
I got the Amedeo adapter, and now I can use any Contax mount lenses [such as the J-3] on any leica camera. It also allows me to find J-3 lenses cheaper.
raid
Dad Photographer
Brian,
I am expecting for Christmas two J-3's from the early 1950's! I will send them to you to be optimized.
raid
Dad Photographer
Guys ... just realize that buying a J-3 does not imply you will have such women for models! Calm down.
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tbarker13
shooter of stuff
raid
Dad Photographer
And just for the record, these are actually two different women.
Of course, you are right Tim. I corrected my statement above.
oftheherd
Veteran
Thanks Raid for letting us know. You just saved me a lot of money on the purchase of a J3. I am a little disappointed nonetheless.
Raid- you have three beautiful models. And two work for Ice Cream...
raid
Dad Photographer
Thanks Raid for letting us know. You just saved me a lot of money on the purchase of a J3. I am a little disappointed nonetheless.
I am expecting two J-3's soon, so maybe I am "cheating" here!
raid
Dad Photographer
Brian,
Their demands increase each year. I better start saving for photo sessions.
raid
Dad Photographer
Yes, Dan. The LTM J-3 are sold for about 25%-40% more than a Contax mount J-3. Eddy Smolov was told by a contact in Ukrania that "the LTM lenses are rare".
LeicaFoReVer
Addicted to Rangefinders
those photos are really appealing! I want one too! Brian, if I buy one from ebay, is it going to be similar result or it is your magic?
I remember you were suggesting 1950s productions...
I remember you were suggesting 1950s productions...
tbarker13
shooter of stuff
those photos are really appealing! I want one too! Brian, if I buy one from ebay, is it going to be similar result or it is your magic?
I remember you were suggesting 1950s productions...
Thanks. I'm sure Brian will answer this himself, but when I was looking (and I sought his advice before I even started the search) it was my goal to find one from the 1950s. In the end, I think I got pretty lucky with mine. Can't remember the exact price, but it was close to $200.
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
I'm scanning some Adox 100 negatives taken with a J-3 on a Leica IIIc. Will post some later, if my scanner doesn't get any strange ideas