Some images made with Tri-x 400 at 800 developed in D76 with the Leica Summitar. My copy is very scratched internally and externally.
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Looks good. Likely in brighter conditions or shot towards the sun you'll have some flare issues but otherwise quite the performer. I have one with few scratches but some separation on the edges. Probably why it was so cheap. But I like its signature so much I've kept even though I also have a 50/2 Summicron DR.
I'm not sure what you mean? I'm not sharing the images for the sake of sharing photographs, but to show how a lens performs. I thought a real world experience would be more useful than a test chart. It's useful to be able to search a subject line when looking for lens performance and get actual images.
pictures look fine, nothing wrong with a summitar, although Leitz obviously thought there was so they made the Summicron.
I like to tell folks that some of the greatest images in the world, ever, were shot with uncoated optics and lenses that would be considered junk by modern standards -- really, what matters is the shooter, not the lens. And a few scratches won't hurt at all, although a lot can degrade the image. These older lenses have defects that do give them a distinct look, although that look often makes a more pleasing image.
I'd be embarrassed to admit how many of last year's really good shots were taken with a Holga, for example.
Since I've already bumbled once, I won't say anything about the comparisons of Leica owners and Holga lomographers...
pictures look fine, nothing wrong with a summitar, although Leitz obviously thought there was so they made the Summicron.
I like to tell folks that some of the greatest images in the world, ever, were shot with uncoated optics and lenses that would be considered junk by modern standards -- really, what matters is the shooter, not the lens..
I agree but,why isit that the folks who say equipment doesn't matter always have the best money can buy?:confused:
It's all about the tool. I haul leicas around a lot, but one of the best shots i got last year, the one i printed up and gave to my wife for her birthday, was shot with a Holga on Tri=X that expired around 1978.
When you are just goofing, sometimes that's when you capture the moment.
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In the right hands, a Summitar will not leave one wanting any other lens. That's my opinion anyway.
The flare when shooting into the sun looks lovely, by the way.
Attached picture shot at f/2.8, Kodak TMax 400 in Xtol, printed on Forte Polywarmton, toned in Moersch Carbon.
I agree but,why isit that the folks who say equipment doesn't matter always have the best money can buy?:confused:
By the way, no connection to the seller but if you're looking to mount more common hoods to your Summitar these work great:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360817729833
I agree but,why isit that the folks who say equipment doesn't matter always have the best money can buy?:confused:
Some images made with Tri-x 400 at 800 developed in D76 with the Leica Summitar. My copy is very scratched internally and externally.
Since I've already bumbled once, I won't say anything about the comparisons of Leica owners and Holga lomographers...
pictures look fine, nothing wrong with a summitar, although Leitz obviously thought there was so they made the Summicron.
I like to tell folks that some of the greatest images in the world, ever, were shot with uncoated optics and lenses that would be considered junk by modern standards -- really, what matters is the shooter, not the lens. And a few scratches won't hurt at all, although a lot can degrade the image. These older lenses have defects that do give them a distinct look, although that look often makes a more pleasing image.
I'd be embarrassed to admit how many of last year's really good shots were taken with a Holga, for example.
Because many of the people who can afford something like a brand new Leica, don't actually know what a good image is or how to make one... Except ny accident, Hehe
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