Show me that Leica "Glow" Thread

[colyn]

Summar lens on a Leica IIIc


summar1 by Colyn's fotografs, on Flickr

 

[benmacphoto]

Heres a few shots which I think capture the Leica glow.

35mm Summilux pre-asph

90mm Summicron verII

 

[clayne]

Too many people confuse "glow" with actual light effects - something achievable with any lens from any manufacturer. The glow people (in the know) keep referring to is directly linked to spherical aberration in lens design. A few manufacturers, namely Leica and Minolta, tapped into this as a major design element of their "look." Said look died at Leica when Walter Mandler stepped down from optical design and Peter Karbe took over.

If you want the original look, don't buy new Leica lenses.

 

[starless]

Leica glow = Strong backlight

 

[clayne]

Leica glow = Strong backlight

That's exactly what I was referring to as the thing people confuse it with. It's not exactly about lighting situation - although it definitely helps bring it out. It's an optical approach.

 

[paradoxbox]

Not my photo nor is it leica glass but this photo has the effect I think people are looking for. Check out the girl's skin and the white outdoor patio roof behind her.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/daveisbest/6852796819/sizes/l/in/photostream/