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Asher Kelman
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given that the prices of Leica lenses hover between $3,000 and $7,000 and more, this is no longer soft porn, but rather real hard core. One has to be pretty damned motivated to get such a pedigree of optic.
To justify it one needs a matching camera.
I wonder if this is a 90mm lens?
Asher
Tom dinning
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I prefer Dougs photo of a pair of tits.
At least I wouldn't need to justify the guilt.
At least I wouldn't need to justify the guilt.
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
It was not of a pair of what you refer to! It was of a woman, composited and amply so! Very beautiful, but I would choose the Leica lens. It could feed my family for months, if need be, and, in the meanwhile I might be able to take some splendid pictures!
Asher
Tom dinning
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What woman?
There's more chance of the tits feeding you family than the lens, Asher, since even Leica haven't come up,with a glanded version.
Besides, you can always take a picture of the knockers with your existing equipment.
I must admit, Ash, your satire leaves me speechless some days. Please tell me your not serious when you write such stuff. You provide me with more material than would a Republican debate.
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Tom,
Great lenses are money in the bank. One can use them and if things get rough, one can cash in and get most of that money back. In the case of some Canon lenses, more than one paid!
People are much more complicated!
Asher
Great lenses are money in the bank. One can use them and if things get rough, one can cash in and get most of that money back. In the case of some Canon lenses, more than one paid!
People are much more complicated!
Asher
Tom dinning
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I think you might find that's 'is' not 'are' but I'll forgive you. Americans never really got. Grip of the English language.
Besides, according to my accountant (Christine) who is never uncomplicated when it comes to money, says "money in the bank is like having money in the bank. Anything else is greed and/or amorous".
She should talk. She buys house like a Slum Lord and keeps me as a slave.
How did we ever get into this conversation?
James. Post another picture of a Canadian.
I just don't get 'lens fetish'.
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
You are in error. Great "lenses" requires a matching plural form of the verb.
Besides, I adore the Leica name and the effort it represets. Morally too, it has solid roots as a company! Good hard working and generous people!
Yes, one can use lesser lenses, but these are a pleasure to behold.
James does not collect lenses. He just buys what he absolutely needs and will use day in day out. So why not get the most enjoyable experience at the same time of using something made so well?
If one can afford it, why not?
Asher
Doug Kerr
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"I'm going to Boston next week on the Ajax project. It will be my first time there."
"While you're there, you should get some scrod. Have you ever gotten scrod before?
"Well, yes, but never before in the pluperfect subjunctive."
Best regards,
Doug
"While you're there, you should get some scrod. Have you ever gotten scrod before?
"Well, yes, but never before in the pluperfect subjunctive."
Best regards,
Doug
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Doug Kerr
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James Lemon
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Hi Asher
A Leica man would know that this is a Summilux 50mm ASPH based on only the info provided in the picture. A Good conversation piece though!Lots of folks use them on Sony cameras as well, not just Leica's.
James
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
I guess with the original Leica cap on the bottom end it seemed so much taller so I thought it was a new 90mm you just added to your collection.
But then I am just a very fortunate Sony guy using a Leica lens! Never looked at it much off the camera without the Sony adapter.
I hang my head for not recognizing it immediately!
Asher
Doug Kerr
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Hi, James,
How very condescending.
Can a Leica man discern its approximate age from the typeface on the various scales?
Doug
How very condescending.
Can a Leica man discern its approximate age from the typeface on the various scales?
Doug
James Lemon
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Doug Kerr
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James Lemon
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Asher
Just buggin ya. One can determine whether it is a Summicron, Summilux or any other names based on the widest aperture. The length is always noted to the left of f stop scale. I don't expect you to know these things. I am currently looking for some older versions just to see how they draw, that's what is important to me and how user friendly they are. Yes I do have a 90 Summicron APO and a 75 APO Summicron as well. I sold a 35 Summilux and wish I didn't. It and very nice contrast. The 75 has a much closer focusing distance than the 90 and is easier to focus but too sharp for portraits and is a very high contrast lens. Some lenes like the 75 Summilux are not made anymore and are worth than when purchased new.
James
Doug Kerr
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Hi, James,
What I meant was that the lens you pictured clearly uses a different typeface on the scales than on this lens, which I have assumed is "current":
My apologies for the inconveniently-large size of the image.
So that suggests that perhaps a Leica expert could get some idea of the vintage of the lens from the typeface.
But I suppose that the serial number would be a better clue to that.
My favorite Leica aperture-indicating lens series name is "Hektor", which meant different apertures in different periods.
Best regards,
Doug
What I meant was that the lens you pictured clearly uses a different typeface on the scales than on this lens, which I have assumed is "current":
Image by Ken Rockwell
My apologies for the inconveniently-large size of the image.
So that suggests that perhaps a Leica expert could get some idea of the vintage of the lens from the typeface.
But I suppose that the serial number would be a better clue to that.
My favorite Leica aperture-indicating lens series name is "Hektor", which meant different apertures in different periods.
Best regards,
Doug
James Lemon
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Hi, James,
What I meant was that the lens you pictured clearly uses a different typeface on the scales than on this lens, which I have assumed is "current":
Image by Ken Rockwell
My apologies for the inconveniently-large size of the image.
So that suggests that perhaps a Leica expert could get some idea of the vintage of the lens from the typeface.
But I suppose that the serial number would be a better clue to that.
My favorite Leica aperture-indicating lens series name is "Hektor", which meant different apertures in different periods.
Best regards,
Doug
Doug
How is the typeface different than the one that I posted?
James
Doug Kerr
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Hi, James,
Well, mostly, the bowls of the characters on this typeface appear to be substantially more "square" than on the typeface on the lens you showed us.
But maybe it's just a mirage.
Best regards,
Doug
Well, mostly, the bowls of the characters on this typeface appear to be substantially more "square" than on the typeface on the lens you showed us.
But maybe it's just a mirage.
Best regards,
Doug
James Lemon
Well-known member
Doug
I can assure you that the typefaces are the same but we are looking at two different pictures. The amount of contrast is different and one could vary the thickness of the typeface by lowering contrast or increasing it.
James
Doug Kerr
Well-known member
Hi, James,
Yes, I see now that the two faces are apparently the same.
Just barked up a wrong tree!
Best regards,
Doug
Yes, I see now that the two faces are apparently the same.
Just barked up a wrong tree!
Best regards,
Doug
James Lemon
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Tom dinning
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We're down to type faces now, are we?
I'm going to bed. My brain can't cope.
I'm going to bed. My brain can't cope.