Mandler Heaven: pictures of, and by, lenses designed by Walter Mandler

[Godfrey]

From Guadalupe River Park this morning:

Leica M9 + Summilux 35 v2
ISO 160 @ f/1.4 @ 1/2000 sec​

enjoy,
G

 

[Jerevan]

Godfrey, I think my wallet is going to be very thin if you keep up this ...

 

[Godfrey]

Godfrey, I think my wallet is going to be very thin if you keep up this ...

Thank you, and "Sorry!" ...

Leica M9 + Summilux 35mm v2
ISO 200 @ f/1.7 @ 1/30​

I went back and forth over whether I was going to give this lens a try. I already had the Color Skopar 35mm f/2.5, which is a remarkably good lens for $500 or so. I also already had the Leica X, on which camera's APS-C format the Summilux 23/1.7 ASPH provides the same FoV and is absolutely stunning quality from wide open to fully stopped down, AND which focuses down to 8". AND I had the Summicron-R 35mm f/2, used on the Sony A7 body, which is another outstanding 35mm lens with superb imaging character.

I'd considered buying a new Super Elmar-M 24mm, a used Summicron-M 28mm, and a couple of other choices in the ultra-wide category. All in the same ballpark price.

This old Mandler, on technical merit, doesn't hold a candle to any of the above, and is a little crippled with a 1m minimum focus distance. This, a 1978 35mm lens, is the most expensive lens I've purchased in the past decade. But after three days of sporadic shooting with it, I'd have to say that its unique and lovely imaging signature is worth the money: it produces striking and lovely photographs.

So much for having money in the bank...

enjoy,

G

 

[DwF]

The Summilux Pre-asph v2

The Summilux Pre-asph v2

These are very nice images Godfrey. I had this lens. The first version as I recall has an infinity lock, and the newer one had a reformulated coating that improved contrast. It is quirky but handles great and as you said produces striking and lovely photographs.

David

 

[DwF]

M6 and likely Agfapan 25 (was a sunny day

M6 and likely Agfapan 25 (was a sunny day

Summilux v2

 

[jmanivelle]

35 summilux v2 on M8:


Gilson by JMF_, on Flickr

and on M9:


Motherhood by JMF_, on Flickr


Sharing by JMF_, on Flickr

 

[Godfrey]

Thanks! One more and then I must move on to other tasks today ...

Leica M9 + Summilux 35mm v2
ISO 160 @ f/1.7 @ 1/2000​

enjoy!
G

 

[jmanivelle]

35 summicron 8 elements



California sunshine by JMF_, on Flickr

 

[Steve Hoffman]

Best thread ever here. Many thanks to all. Going to go hug my Mandler lenses now.

 

[semrich]

35 summicron 8 elements



California sunshine by JMF_, on Flickr

Very California Cool shot, and captivating.

 

[oltimer]

The 35 chron Lemalk is a true wall hanger. Beautiful exposure; well done.

 

[Erik van Straten]

Leica M2, Summicron 35mm f/2 v1, Tmax400.

Erik.

 

[Erik van Straten]

Leica M2, Summicron 35mm f/2 v1, Tmax400.

Erik.

 

[LChanyungco]

this is a nice one

35 summicron 8 elements



California sunshine by JMF_, on Flickr

 

[music_healing]

Daily Afternoon Activities

Daily Street in Jakarta by William Jusuf, on Flickr

Summicron 35 V1 and Leica M2
Kodak Eastman Double X 250 push to 640 with D76

Sincerely
William Jusuf

 

[Erik van Straten]

Leica M2, Summicron 35mm f/2 v1, Tmax400.

Erik.

 

[Erik van Straten]

Leica M3, Summilux 50mm f/1.4 v2, TriX.

Erik.

 

[oltimer]

Leica M2, Summicron 35mm f/2 v1, Tmax400.

Erik.

Nicely done Erik, as we all know she's moving up on the escalator; and the low lighting makes it more tough to do. The detail is just great.

 

[Erik van Straten]

Thank you, Oltimer!

Leica M3, 90mm f/2 Summicron, TriX.

Erik.

 

[Erik van Straten]

Leica M3, Summilux 50mm f/1.4 v2, TriX.

Erik.