Leica LTM Pre-war Leica glass, show your photos

Leica M39 screw mount bodies/lenses
Leica I, Elmar 50mm f/3.5, Tmax400.

Erik.

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Thanks Erik!

A lot of this roll the uncoated elements of my summar were showing their character. These were the few frames that weren't overtaken with flare
 
ZF1 said:
the uncoated elements of my summar were showing their character
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I know. Even the best shades don't help. I had the same problems with mine. Finally I found a fully coated one. Coating improves the performance of the Summar a lot and makes clear that it is an excellent lens, even by modern standards.

The uncoated Summar however has its charms, but it is not an universal lens.

Erik.
 
it also doesnt help that my summar has the black painted flocking removed in parts because the paint just started flaking off.

In a lot of situations though I find my summar to be a very excellent performer. Very impressive how it does for something almost 80 years old.
 
ZF1 said:
In a lot of situations though I find my summar to be a very excellent performer. Very impressive how it does for something almost 80 years old.
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Yes, absolutely. The Summar is great when the light is coming from behind the photographer. A good shade, like the black FLQOO, helps too. Not the SOOMP. Unfortunately the FLQOO is more expensive than the Summar itself.

Erik.
 
have a Question for the Barnack gurus....

on the IIf there is a dial under the shutter speed knob
with numbers ranging from 0 to 20

what is that for ?????

Thanks !
 
helenhill;2239046numbers ranging from 0 to 20 what is that for [/quote said:
In the past these numbers - contact numbers - were used for different sorts of flash bulbs. They are of no use anymore.

See an old manual if you want to know the exact details.

Erik.
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