vincenzo_maielli Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Hi, dear Andrew. I think that the smallest 90 mm for Leicas it's the Leitz Elmar M 90 mm f/ 4 collapsible (sixties version). A great lens. Ciao Vincenzo Maielli Italy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyaitken Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I have a 90mm Elmar C I'm selling. email me if you're interested andy(at)aitken(dot)demon(dot)nl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich B NYC Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I've had pretty much the same experience that Mark Amos did with the 90mm f2.8 "thin" Tele Elmarit. I overpaid, ended up with a hazy lens and paid DAG more money to clean it as best he could. Even after that, I have a lens that's prone to flare despite the 12575 hood being attached. That said, under the right conditions (those that won't result in flare) it's a fine lens. From f5.6 down its plenty sharp with nice contrast as well. If you can find one at the right price. If you can find one with no haze. If you use it without a protective filter. If you use it only under conditions that won't cause flare, it's a nice lens. Those are a lot of ifs. To me, the lens is more trouble than it's worth. Mine will likely be on ebay very shortly and I see a 90mm CV in my bag right after that. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger_hicks1 Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Dear Andrew, The 90/3.5 Voigtlander is small, light and gorgeous BUT the big, deep lens shade adds a great deal of bulk (though obviously not weight). The picture you first see if you click on 'The Photo School' at www.rogerandfrances.com was shot with this lens and is one of my favourite pictures in 40 years (this year) of photography. Cheers, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n1664876959 Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 <P>Another vote for the 90mm/f2.8 Tele-Elmarit. Takes a standard 39mm filter and is the perfect travel lens. I think I paid ~$450 for mine a couple of years ago. Suffers a little from flare but if you get the lens hood that also fits the 135mm TE you are all set. A great little lens. The shot below was taken somewhere between F2.8 and f4.</P> <CENTER><IMG SRC="http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/data/3334/ICP_3.jpg"></CENTER> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew1 Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 Hey everybody- thanks for all your responses and good thoughts. I especially appreciate the cautions about the thin Tele Elmarit, since I must admit I was sort of leaning in that direction. I have to decide if I am going to just try to carry my current Elmarit-M more, or try to find something else. You guys have given me a lot to think about, and some very good direction for my ponderings, so thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel_matherson Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 "Elmar C f/4 meets all the specs you state. Smallest, lightest, f/4, sharp at your stated f-stops." Unfortunately this statement isnt quite true. The Compact TE and the Elmar-C are identical in size however the faster lens(the compact TE) is lighter weighing 225grams as opposed to the Elmar-C at 250grams. The Macro Elmar is the smallest at 41mm collapsed and the same size as the other 2 mentioned when extended and weights 240grams. So the smallest title goes to the Macro Elmar but the lightest goes to the Compact TE. If you dont mind the speed the Macro Elmar would be my choice. If money is a concern the Elmar-C can be had for a song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_lehrer Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Get real guys!-- The smallest and lightest 90mm Leica lens is the T-E 90mm, at 220 grams. The Elmar-C is 270 grams. Mine has not flared yet. I do use it with the longer metal hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloyd_chan Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 Andrew Ive been using the Macro Elmar M for exactly the purpose you describe. Its an ideal walkabout lens, light and with a very short focus throw.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 Even less expensive than the Elmar-C is the Rokkor-C made for their version of the CL. It was produced for them in Germany by Leitz and takes standard 40.5mm filters instead of the odd-ball "series 5.5" on the Leica version. It contains the same German otics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_cooke Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 "Get real guys!-- The smallest and lightest 90mm Leica lens is the T-E 90mm, at 220 grams. The Elmar-C is 270 grams." Its you that should get real Jerry, the Macro Elmar is the smallest and the Elmar-C does not weigh 270 grams it weighs 250 grams. Its true that the compact TE is the lightest however. One out of three isnt bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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