On 5/09/2010 5:32 PM, Bob W wrote:
I've been looking into ways of stuffing my Leica safely into my saddlebag
for the daily commute so I can use the camera at lunchtimes around the
fascinating area where I'm working. While talking to someone in the local
Leica pushers yesterday I had the idea of using the minute screwmount 35/3.5
Elmar, which lies almost flush against the camera body.
This is the one I tried - it was made in 1935 according to the serial
number:
< http://www.theclassiccamera.com/product_details_2560.htm>
Here's one of the sample pictures I took. This is the whole frame:
< http://www.web-options.com/Elmar-1f.jpg>
Here's a crop from the same sample shot:
< http://www.web-options.com/Elmar-1.jpg>
That's a 75-year-old lens on a 4-ish-year-old digital body. Very tempting. I
know of 3 others of this type that are available at the moment, so I'm going
to have a look at them during the week.
Bob
Hi Bob
Acquired Paul Wolff's Leica book a few months back. Seems the Elmar was
one of his favourite lenses. Incorrigible Nazi, but the book has some
superb street work.
Not a 35, but have you thought about a Voigtlander 28/3.5? Just as
teeny. Discontinued, but you are more likely to get a 2nd hand one in
good condition than the Elmars.
http://www.cameraquest.com/voigtlen.htm#28/3.5
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