Uncoated Lenses on the M8/M9

[Sonnar Brian]

5cm F1.5 CZJ Sonnar, Wide-Open.

At F2:

 

[Ranchu]

Wow, it sure doesn't look uncoated. Looks very natural.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

I've taken about 200 pictures with this lens in the last couple of days.

75 year old lens on a 21st century camera. Good match.

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

Summar at f/1.5...

 

[Sonnar Brian]

I picked up a 34-37 step up, to go with the 37-40.5. Will be trying ther Summar soon.

 

[charjohncarter]

Is there some reason why these old lenses should not work well on digital? I've tried it with my DSLRs but they present, of course, macro so it is hard to really tell the color and lenses quality.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Use them as you would on a film camera, shade and not into direct sunlight. I like the lower contrast look, especially on digital.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Mabelsound has a Summar, I think the "F1.5" was a slip from my Sonnar.

 

[ruslan]

Lower contrast lens is much better for digital, especially if it so sharp.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

That is what I amd finding. The uncoated Sonnar has become a favorite on my M8.

How long before new lenses return to the lower-contrast look? If not, then these older lenses are going to continue to rise in price.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

5cm F1.5 CZJ Sonnar, stopped-down. Strong Backlight.

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

Mabelsound has a Summar, I think the "F1.5" was a slip from my Sonnar.

No, I have a rare prototype from 1938...they decided not to put it into production.












j/k. Brian's right.

 

[LeicaTom]

No, I have a rare prototype from 1938...they decided not to put it into production.












j/k. Brian's right.

f1.5/50 Leitz Summar...........prototype? ~ Now that I have to see LOL!!! 😉

Tom