Erik van Straten
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Very nice representation on these color photos, Charles.
Erik.
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[New test photos released] Leica Summicron 35/2 Eight Element copy made in China
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tbhv55
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Hmmmm, I used them once - the negs were, well... 'Ok'... i.e. not awful, but certainly not great. FilmDev sound good. I know someone who uses them, and speaks highly of them too. They might be my next port of call. 🙂
CharlesDAMorgan
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Thanks Erik, I don't shoot much colour but these are faithful to the colours of the day (if a little saturated in the Superia - but that's consumer grade colour film for you) and remind me of those my Summaron produces. In short, this is a very effective lens for film of all types, I leave digital to others!
CharlesDAMorgan
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Just a final one - again Fuji Pro400H, no colour adjustments. This has a hint of flare from the glass in the picture. Nothing that bothers me, but the price of the single coating that gives such lovely images.
Erik van Straten
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Yes, I am happy with the single coating too. Coating is good, but it shouldn't be over the top. See the Elmar-M 50mm f/2.8 thread.
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raid
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Nicely done, Charles.
CharlesDAMorgan
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Thanks Raid. I'm now out of this thread to leave it to the expectant, but I can vouch for the sheer beauty of this lens - I appreciate nobody wants to wait more than they have to, but it is genuinely worth the wait!
Emile de Leon
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Someday...over the rainbooowww...
D&A
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Charles, the color tonality of the image along with the subject matter, almost has it looking like a photograph from the 60's. The flare on the right side adds to this perception. Very nice and a lovely image visually.
Dave (D&A)
D&A
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"Welcome Respite". Charles City, Virginia.
Leica M9; LLL (Amber SC) 35mm f2 (replica Lens). (Image taken at f4)
Background: The Nance-Major Store (as shown) was built by Julia Nance-Major and Edward Major in 1872. The house and store face south across Courthouse Road toward the circa 1750 Civil War era historal Charles City Courthouse which is presently being restored. Their general store provided dry goods, sundries, agricultural supplies, and tools that were necessary to support the local agricultural economy in the Charles City area, which is located between Richmond Virginia and Jamestown Virginia. Next to the Nance-Major building are other homes dating back to these eras. 10 years ago the Nance-Major store was converted to Cul's Courthouse Grill, which is directly on the Capital to Capital bike trail. The road in front of this eatery and Route 5 just behind it, carried Civil War troops from both the Union (North) and Confederacy (South) and their march and skirmishes through this small town is well documented a few yards away.
It appears to be the only eatery in the middle of nowhere but oh what an eatery for superb freshly made casual food for weary hikers, cyclists and folks near and far who generally are navigating the history of this lengthy trail steeped in historical events. Inside Cul's is a world map with push pins denoting where visitors come from and every continent and most countries big, small and remote, are well represented.
Dave (D&A)
Leica M9; LLL (Amber SC) 35mm f2 (replica Lens). (Image taken at f4)
Background: The Nance-Major Store (as shown) was built by Julia Nance-Major and Edward Major in 1872. The house and store face south across Courthouse Road toward the circa 1750 Civil War era historal Charles City Courthouse which is presently being restored. Their general store provided dry goods, sundries, agricultural supplies, and tools that were necessary to support the local agricultural economy in the Charles City area, which is located between Richmond Virginia and Jamestown Virginia. Next to the Nance-Major building are other homes dating back to these eras. 10 years ago the Nance-Major store was converted to Cul's Courthouse Grill, which is directly on the Capital to Capital bike trail. The road in front of this eatery and Route 5 just behind it, carried Civil War troops from both the Union (North) and Confederacy (South) and their march and skirmishes through this small town is well documented a few yards away.
It appears to be the only eatery in the middle of nowhere but oh what an eatery for superb freshly made casual food for weary hikers, cyclists and folks near and far who generally are navigating the history of this lengthy trail steeped in historical events. Inside Cul's is a world map with push pins denoting where visitors come from and every continent and most countries big, small and remote, are well represented.
Dave (D&A)
jja
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Charles: #3204, "lucky lady," has a timeless feel. Love the soft color rendition, but still maintains 3-D quality.
These lenses are now appearing on Leica sale groups on Facebook, out of Hong Kong, for $6600HK. That’s about $860 USD
https://www.facebook.com/groups/164...23322591339473/?sale_post_id=1223322591339473
https://www.facebook.com/groups/164...23322591339473/?sale_post_id=1223322591339473
valdas
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If I get it there as promised then I am happy, but if not - I won’t look for it somewhere else at 50% higher price...
raid
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The first batch of lenses was sold at a 40% price reduction, it seems.
valdas
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Yes, let’s just correct the terminology - it was priced at 40% discount, not sold, because many of us are still waiting for this sale 🙂
CharlesDAMorgan
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Having said I'd leave the thread, I remembered I did a couple of shots with my newly refurbished DR Summicron 50mm as a comparison with the LLL8. Same film (Fuji Pro400H), same camera, same exposure, same light. The two are obvious, but it does seem to me that the LLL8 is just that bit more saturated, yet entirely in keeping with the vintage lens. The 35mm had a hood on, the 50mm didn't!
raid
Dad Photographer
You used two very sharp lenses, Charles.
selahsean
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Also my favorite pairing but I'm partial to high resolution low contrast lenses. Wish I could find modern lenses with that same draw
CharlesDAMorgan
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Yes - I just find they work so well for me in both monochrome and colour. I can add contrast later if I want, but I'd rather not have too much to start with.
Raid - indeed, and I had a collapsible Elmar 90mm f4 with me too, if that was a knife, it would be used by Japanese sushi chefs!
Raid - indeed, and I had a collapsible Elmar 90mm f4 with me too, if that was a knife, it would be used by Japanese sushi chefs!
D&A
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Charles, those two lenses are also one of my favorite pairings. In my B&W image posted a few posts above (post #3210) taken with the LLL 35mm f2 replica, I forgot to bring along the rigid cron for comparison. It seems in your two images, the replica is the sharper of the two but what aperture did you use on each for these images? Thanks.
Dave
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