Uncoated 90 Elmar opinions?

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Does anyone have any views on this lens? I'm moving more-and-more toward older lenses, and figure this would be a good complement to my uncoated Summitar (not that it'd likely replace my Nikkor 85/2) and probably available pretty inexpensively.
 
I had a 1936 uncoated Elmar, that worked very well with Scala film (B&W). However, shooting color film with it was a bit disconcerting because it had a tendency to cool colors. I don't know if it's because of the lack of coating or a weird reaction with light. In any case, it's a fine performer (with sometimes unexpected, artsy flare) and if the price is right, a very durable glass.

I sold mine because I like faster lenses better...

Before I forget... below is a sample: Leica M6TTL and old Elmar 90/4, view of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter: a balcony with pidgeons and a bit of that artsy flare (or rather "flair") on Scala film.
 
Thanks. Sounds (and looks) like it's just right for me, if I can get one at a good price. The 85/2 can handle the lower-light stuff.

What sort of price can one expect?
 
I have a 1936 (?) 90/4 uncoated and contrast is low compared to modern lenses at f 4. A kind of portrait lens but on the slow side. Price for a user pre-war uncoated is about 100 €. For more contrast consider the later coated versions which are rather common in M-mount around 200 €. Kept the 1936 sold the later because too slow, have two 85/2 Jupiter - too high in contrast.

Wolfram
 
100 euros? Sometimes they are even lower than that... depending on cosmetic conditions.

I better not disclose that I paid around $80 for mine (adapter included, but bought separately for $36; you do the math).

Good luck shopping! :D
 
Thanks, guys. You know how I like my lenses, so I think I should be able to find a black one for a good price. Drop me a line if you see one.
 
90mm uncoated

90mm uncoated

I love mine it is an awesome B&W portrait lens. I use an orange filter on mine :)
 
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