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Beautiful! The 90 Summicron is a great portrait lens!

My best portrait work was done with an old 90mm f2 Summicron. Have a look at flckr.com and type in "Summicron 90mm f2"...

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<p>I haven't used nor owned the Contax TLA 360, but I can vouch for the Metz. I own two of these units to use on my Contax G2's, Leica M (film) cameras and other film cameras. I especially like the compactness, balance, power, and versatility of the Metz and highly recommend them.</p>

<p>Would you consider using one of any good quality 50mm lenses for portraiture? The 50mm focal length is actually very good for portraits. Lenses of f1.4 (depending on design) or less are quite compact, so if you already have one, you needn't purchase another.</p>

<p>Besides being Leica equipment, the only other significance of this equipment is that it was owned and used by Ralph Nelson (http://www.ralphnelson.com/#s=0&mi=1&pt=0&pi=14&p=-1&a=0&at=0).<br> If that means little to you, then it's just used Leica equipment.</p>

<p>AKA "One man's garbage is another...."</p>

<p>These items are unique (serial numbered) with documentation, individual pattern of wear from the user's hands, and unique histories. That's enough value for any collector!</p> <p>See Gary Winogrand's M4.<br> https://www.cameraquest.com/LeicaM4G.htm</p>

<p>Hi Charlie,<br> Nice zone work! (Although I'm trying to picture your shots in color...)</p>

<p>Hi Charlie,<br> Fussy in what way? I like the rendering of colors by the Contax g lenses that I use my G2 mainly for color work and the M's for B&W. Maybe when the G2 is no longer repairable, I'll do the conversion.</p>

<p>Charlie,<br /> Did you get an M-mount conversion done on the Contax G 90mm? How do you like it? Did you do any of the other lenses?</p>