Leica LTM Summitar Question

[Krosya]

Hi All,
A while back, I came across some discussion about the Summitar and photos that were taken with it. I have and love this lens. I at times even prefer it over Summicron rigid. Anyway, what I wanted to know is - there was a link in someone's post, that I found before, photos by some famous photographer, in B&W, taken in either Paris or some place in Italy (if I remember correctly,) using Summitar. I think these were photos from early-mid 20th century. I really liked them, but I can't find that link now. Does anyone have any idea what I'm talking about here? I keep searching here but can't find that post with link in it. So, please let me know if you have some links to good B&W photos with Summitar that fit this description, - maybe one will be the one I'm reffering to?
Hope I can find it again.

Thank you in advance for any help on this.

 

[xayraa33]

Hi All,
A while back, I came across some discussion about the Summitar and photos that were taken with it. I have and love this lens. I at times even prefer it over Summicron rigid. Anyway, what I wanted to know is - there was a link in someone's post, that I found before, photos by some famous photographer, in B&W, taken in either Paris or some place in Italy (if I remember correctly,) using Summitar. I think these were photos from early-mid 20th century. I really liked them, but I can't find that link now. Does anyone have any idea what I'm talking about here? I keep searching here but can't find that post with link in it. So, please let me know if you have some links to good B&W photos with Summitar that fit this description, - maybe one will be the one I'm reffering to?
Hope I can find it again.

Thank you in advance for any help on this.

look at this RFF thread:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14519&highlight=summitar+italy

 

[Jerevan]

Impressive stuff! I've seen some of them before, but worth looking again and again at Lesters' photos. Something to aspire to.

 

[like2fiddle]

look at this RFF thread:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14519&highlight=summitar+italy

Thanks for posting this link. Definately worth taking the time to look through.

Nice to see what my Summitar is capable of (if only it were in the right hands).

 

[xayraa33]

Thanks for posting this link. Definately worth taking the time to look through.

Nice to see what my Summitar is capable of (if only it were in the right hands).

yes, your last sentence is so true to almost all of us on this forum.
I would say that 99.5 % of use here, have more than enough good and classical photo gear to produce exellent photos, it is the application of energy that is needed ( also called talent ) to produce this caliber of work,not getting more photo gear off Eboo or the classifieds.
but doing the latter is easier.

 

[like2fiddle]

yes, your last sentence is so true to almost all of us on this forum.
I would say that 99.5 % of use here, have more than enough good and classical photo gear to produce exellent photos, it is the application of energy that is needed ( also called talent ) to produce this caliber of work,not getting more photo gear off Eboo or the classifieds.
but doing the latter is easier.

Yes, TIME is probably the biggest factor. Imagine having as much time as you wanted for just taking photos, experimenting with development, printing, etc......

 

[xayraa33]

some people have time, like retired people, it is the energy that they do not have.

 

[Krosya]

Thank You !!!!!!!!

Thank You !!!!!!!!

look at this RFF thread:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14519&highlight=summitar+italy

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU - thats the one I was looking for.

 

[raydm6]

I recently bought a IIIF RD and a Summitar. I *really* like the characteristic of this lens. Having never shot a LTM before, I bought a roll of Kodak Gold 200, ran a test roll through it in about 10 minutes (there was a barking guard dog nearby) using a vintage 40's/50's GE meter, and took it to CVS for processing onto a PictureCD.

One thing I did notice (although not too apparent in this shot) is I need a lens shade bad. If I remember correctly, Youxin told me I could use one of those vented Summicron hoods but I imagine a dedicated barndoor type would work better?

 

[Santafecino]

Raydm6--
You should try to find a screw-in ventedhood. The collapsible barn doors are heavy and badly fastened. Better a light aluminum one.
--SF

 

[johne]

Might look for one that has a set screw to tighten fit over the lens.
Johne

 

[FrankS]

Summitars require special Summitar-only filters as the filter thread is deeply recessed. There is probably an adaptor for this. The normal Summicron clip-on vented shade works well. The barn d0or shade is most effective, but to me, feels and looks dumb on an otherwise sleek RF camera.

 

[Nikon Bob]

There also was an adaptor to allow the use of series filters on the Summitar. It works. There was also an after market hood , brand name of Lifa I think, that works by screwing into the filter threads on a Summitar. It also works well but you can't use filters with it, at least I can't.

Bob

 

[thomasw_]

........ but to me, feels and looks dumb on an otherwise sleek RF camera.

I couldn't agree more. The only thing I like about the summitar lens shade is the fact that can be folded up, but I really do not like the squareness of it when on my summitar.

When I do decide to take it with me, I can almost hear my IIIc and summitar saying to me, "please don't make us look silly, don't make us wear that!" Having had a mother that made me wear rubber ducky boots on certain occasions, I can feel for the plight of my gear🙂

 

[FrankS]

Ha! I think many of us had mothers like that! 🙂