Ash
Selflessly Self-involved
I know they're crap, but composition/subject aside I'm really pleased with the Summicron 50/2 lens from Keith. It's satisfying to use since I spent hours fixing those aperture blades and the aperture ring, and the effort I put into trying to lube it without dismantling 😀
I'm impressed at how sharp the lens performs wide open. There are numerous cleaning scratches on basically every element. I was expecting a lot of flare, although today has been VERY overcast.
With rough shots like these from a dim rangefinder Leica IIIc, I can't wait until I have the camera serviced and have this as a frequent shooter now!!
shots were on APX400s expired, levelled in gimpshop.
First, to show the flare (I had to really bump up levels here to get any detail)
Second, the textures/tones look good and clear - deliberate exposure to blow some highlights
Third, tone and bokeh shot
Fourth, cos benches are cool 😀
Fifth, sharpness test - closest focus, f/2 I think
I'm impressed at how sharp the lens performs wide open. There are numerous cleaning scratches on basically every element. I was expecting a lot of flare, although today has been VERY overcast.
With rough shots like these from a dim rangefinder Leica IIIc, I can't wait until I have the camera serviced and have this as a frequent shooter now!!
shots were on APX400s expired, levelled in gimpshop.
First, to show the flare (I had to really bump up levels here to get any detail)
Second, the textures/tones look good and clear - deliberate exposure to blow some highlights
Third, tone and bokeh shot
Fourth, cos benches are cool 😀
Fifth, sharpness test - closest focus, f/2 I think
