Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2021/07/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jeffery, Lenses made in 1951 range from 840001 to 950000. On 7/17/21 10:04 PM, Jeffery Smith via LUG wrote: > I have about 7 LTM cameras, and like most of them. I'll check the serial > number next time I'm in the house (I'm stationed in Mom'a garage). The > lens I got is remarkably clean, no haze, no fungus, no "cleaning marks > that don't affect the performance". It is absolutely single coated (if > even that). It looks unused...the question is why nobody used it. We'll > see. > > I'm pondering which film to use since I want to do at least E.I. 800 > because the folks at the barbecue are in perpetual motion, and it will be > under an awning that blocks much of the sun. > > > Okay, my serial number is 874068. And it has an interesting feature than > was not intentional...the metal body cap also functions as a lens cap. It > screws into the body, but pushes onto the end of the lens. > > Thanks for the information Frank. I hope this is a keeper. > > Jeffery > >> On Jul 17, 2021, at 7:49 PM, Frank Filippone via LUG <lug at >> leica-users.org> wrote: >> >> I have one that has a serial number below 100,000, which makes it about >> as old as a Leica lens can be.... ( before 1931.. 90 years old) >> >> It is, when mounted with the appropriate adapter and used on an M9, >> almost as sharp in the center as a 90 Elmarit ( the thin, Modern M one). >> It is quite soft as you head towards the corners. The Elmarit is not. >> >> I tested it against the later reincarnations, a silver 60's model, and >> did not find a significant difference. >> >> It is NOT the clinical look of the 90AA nor the 90 Summarit. >> >> I am going to test the 90's I have to find their strengths and >> weaknesses. I will add it to my list of lenses. >> >> It will take a while to test, but I will state the results here.... >> >> BTW, I have a 90 ELmar-C which sold for about the same price as the LTM >> model. It is quite good, but if you are looking to get the "special" >> look, skip the C. >> >> LTM models and M models differ 10% in price..... and you do not need an >> adapter if you are using it on an M camera. Why an LTM model? LTM >> camera? >> >> If you decide on any older Leica lens, check it for haze... a common >> remnant of outgassing of the lubricant originally used. Common problem >> with lenses through the 70's. >> >> >> Frank Filippone >> BMWRed735i at Gmail.com >> On 7/17/2021 12:37 PM, Jeffery Smith via LUG wrote: >>> My Erwin Puts books are back home in Louisiana. Does anyone have >>> experience or insight into this particular lens? I would like the >>> vintage portrait look, and this model doesn't seem particularly coveted, >>> at least not if price is an indicator. >>> >>> Jeffery >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA