Leica 90mm M lenses hoarding on a small scale, bro

[RezaLoghme]

As per today, I own 3(!) 90mm lenses for my M bodies

- a 1960s one
- one from early 1970s
- and one from the 1990s

just as they are cheap and cheerful, I am thinking about adding one of those:

https://lens-db.com/leitz-wetzlar-elmar-90mm-f4-i-type-4-1954/

What do you think about these "bairgain bin" lenses?

 

[skahde]

I own one and love it. Sharp and nice rendering. Colors are as expected from a single coated lens fron the era.

 

[PrairiePhotographer]

I have a 90mm Summicron version 1. When I’m using it well, it takes amazing photos, both on my M3 and digitally on my Fujifilm X-T2. I wish it was a bit lighter. There are many times I wish I had it handy but I don’t because of its weight. But overall, I think it is magic

 

[Bill Burk]

As per today, I own 3(!) 90mm lenses for my M bodies

- a 1960s one
- one from early 1970s
- and one from the 1990s

just as they are cheap and cheerful, I am thinking about adding one of those:

https://lens-db.com/leitz-wetzlar-elmar-90mm-f4-i-type-4-1954/

What do you think about these "bairgain bin" lenses?

That’s the funniest looking lens but sure looks practical

I think everyone should have a 90, at least so they can see the framelines

 

[mshchem]

Yep, 1st generation Summicron made by E. Leitz Canada, absolutely beautiful in silver finish, collapsible lens hood, built in tripod mount and could be had for a few hundred.

 

[RezaLoghme]

I believe that every photographer should own one Elmar-C 90/4:

1. It works for potrait as well as landscape
3. Is one of the smallest if not the smallest 90mm (exlcuding the collapsible one which does not work properly on digital M b odies)
4. Is cheaps as chips - cheaper than an artisan made half case or silk rope strap
5. Can be easily replaced as so many are around