Leica LTM Pre-war Leica glass, show your photos

Leica M39 screw mount bodies/lenses
Leica II, Hektor 50mm f/2.5, Tmax400.

Erik.

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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)

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Leica IIIc (1942) and CZJ 50mm f/1.5 (Modified by Brian to LTM)
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Keepie Uppie world record holder Dan Magness and football legend Paul Merson at the ICE Totally Gaming Convention, February 2015
 
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.

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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.
 
john neal said:
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.
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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.
 
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 :(
 
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