Leica LTM Pre-war Leica glass, show your photos

[Erik van Straten]

Leica II, Hektor 50mm f/2.5, Tmax400.

Erik.

 

[Yan Silis]

Wide open uncoated prewar Leitz Xenon 50/1.5 on Leica M9 (Damn! Why not M3 with film?!)

 

[Bruno Gracia]

I converted to II with Summar 50 coated:


Untitled by Bruno Gracia, on Flickr

 

[grouchos_tash]

Leica IIIf and Elmar 5cm f3.5 (1932)

Tri-X in ID11

LeicaIIIf_Tri-x_008-1 by Gary Harding, on Flickr

LeicaIIIf_Tri-x_021-1 by Gary Harding, on Flickr

Ektar

Italy by Gary Harding, on Flickr

Italy by Gary Harding, on Flickr

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Technically it's not Leica, but it's pre-war.

Leica M3, uncoated CZJ 50mm f/1.5 Sonnar (converted to LTM) with Foto Discount Super Color 100 film (Fuji)

 

[Erik van Straten]

Leica IIIc, Elmar 50mm f/3.5 wartime, Tmax400.

Erik.

 

[AnteyPole]

Leica M6ttl, summitar 50\2 (1939, uncoated), svema nk-2sch, rodinal

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Leica IIIc (1942) and CZJ 50mm f/1.5 (Modified by Brian to LTM)

Keepie Uppie world record holder Dan Magness and football legend Paul Merson at the ICE Totally Gaming Convention, February 2015

 

[Erik van Straten]

Leica I model C, Elmar 35mm f/3.5, Tmax400.

At this moment I am experimenting with the Leica I model C, wich has interchangeable lenses. This is with the Elmar 35mm. The standard viewfinder of the camera is not excellent for the Elmar 50mm (viewing angle too large) but also not for the Elmar 35mm (viewing angle too small). I need a torpedo finder, I have one.

Erik.

 

[Erik van Straten]

Leica I model C, Elmar 35mm f/3.5, torpedo finder VISOR, Tmax400.

Erik.

 

[Erik van Straten]

Leica I model C, Hektor 50mm f/2.5, FISON, Tmax400.

Erik.

 

[uhoh7]

CZJ 1937 uncoated 50/1.5 f/4 on Sony A7.mod:


DSC03388 by unoh7, on Flickr

 

[john neal]

Erik,

Great results with a 35mm Elmar - I have had three over the years, but none of them were anywhere near that sharp.

I'm currently using a re-badged Komura and waiting on an original CV Pancake for my 35mm "fix".

After nearly buying an O-Series replica (see other thread), I'm also thinking about a Model 1 or a Standard to go with my II.

 

[Erik van Straten]

Erik,

Great results with a 35mm Elmar - I have had three over the years, but none of them were anywhere near that sharp.

I'm currently using a re-badged Komura and waiting on an original CV Pancake for my 35mm "fix".

After nearly buying an O-Series replica (see other thread), I'm also thinking about a Model 1 or a Standard to go with my II.

Thank you, John. I had my lenses cleaned by a professional Leica repairer, Mr. Scherpenborg from Nijmegen. All those old uncoated Hektors and Elmars suffer from haze. Even a very slight haze ruins the performance of the lenses. When they are clean, you nevertheless also need a shade.

To use a I or a Standard is just great, but don't forget your FODIS!

Erik.

 

[Monochrom]

Leitz Hektor 5cm f2.5 + KHRF.

Beautiful señorita-Hektor 5cm f2.5 by Patagonean, on Flickr

 

[Mr_Flibble]

I've tried to get a 50mm f/2.5 Hektor lens (attached to a camera) on two separate occasions last month. No Dice.

Must try harder 🙁

 

[Davidhel]

Leica I/III conversion with 50mm uncoated elmar. More shots for my Melbourne CBD project...


657-019 FINAL by David Helmore, on Flickr


656-032 FINAL by David Helmore, on Flickr


654-009 FINAL by David Helmore, on Flickr

 

[Davidhel]

Leica I/III conversion with 50mm uncoated elmar. More shots for my Melbourne CBD project...


Melbourne Cityscapes set (657-035 FINAL) by David Helmore, on Flickr


Melbourne Cityscapes set (657-022 FINAL) by David Helmore, on Flickr


Melbourne Cityscapes set (657-030 FINAL) by David Helmore, on Flickr


Melbourne Cityscapes set (658-017 FINAL) by David Helmore, on Flickr

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Uncoated 50mm f/3.5 Elmar, nickel finish from 1932-33. Rollei RPX 100

 

[Davidhel]

Lovely shot Rick!

Leica I/III conversion with 50mm uncoated elmar. More shots for my Melbourne CBD project...


Melbourne Cityscapes set (658-026 FINAL) by David Helmore, on Flickr


Melbourne Cityscapes set (656-035 FINAL) by David Helmore, on Flickr


Melbourne Cityscapes set (658-022 FINAL) by David Helmore, on Flickr