chris_raney1 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 There's one of these lenses on Ebay right now for $410. Putting aside my 35mm lens search for the moment, is thisa near bargain that I should consider scooping up? It certainly looks clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wai_leong_lee Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Read about it at Cameraquest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len_smith Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I bought the latest version Elmarit-M 90mm f/2.8 for only slightly more money. I consider that lens to be my best ever bargain in Leica equipment. It offers biting sharpness, negligible distortion and light fall-off and neutral bokeh. For portraits it can be slightly too sharp, especially is the subject does not have a flawless complexion. So I tend to use a Zeiss Softar 1 to take the edge of it but without making it look dreamy. This lens is no longer manufactured, although you will still find Leica stores with one in stock. Its replacement is the Summarit M 90mm f/2.5. I have not tried the Summarit, but it sells new for about 25% less than the Elmarit-M 90mm f/2.8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andresainderichin Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Go for it! A fair warning though: my companion has issued a formal executive order against my using the lens for photos on which she appears... Too sharp, if you get my drift.( And I'm not joking.) Really, this is a formidable lens. Period. Good luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCL Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 A terrific lens...I owned one for about 10 years and was not disappointed. A great lens for both walkabout shooting and hiking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_bellayr Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 You want per Irwin Putts the latest version with serial numbers: 2585001-3500000. Try www.bergencountycamera.com they have one listed for $399. I am not associated with them but did buy from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_dimarzio Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I vote we ban Chris from posting until he buys a lens and posts some pictures. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_bellayr Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 lol. Yea, Chris buy a lens! & post some photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_raney1 Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 Yeah, I deserve that. And I just bought the good looking Tele-Elmar 90mm, serial #3141019 on Ebay. Now I'm waiting for a slow boat from Singapore to deliver it. Not another peep out of me until I put my pics where my mouth is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_dimarzio Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Hi Chris, please that was a joke! Keep posting questions as I'm a new guy and all of the answers you get are interesting to me. Today I goofed off trying to take photos of hummingbirds with a goggled 135 Elmarit 2.8 with an MP. I sat up the tripod, focused on some flowers, sat on the grass and got bitten multiple times by some bugs on the butt and played with the pooch. A few minutes later a bird showed up and without bothering with the VF, I got 10 shots off. At 2.8 very close up, I don't know if any will be usable. On K64 I get to wait to find out. And to think you could be shooting instead of debating lenses... Good luck! md Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob F. Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 My thin TE is more likely to go on a trip with me than either my chrome 90 Elmarit, or my 90AA. Yes the other two are a little sharper, but the TE is such an ideal travel lens. And you really have to look for those small differences between it and my other two. The differences don't jump right out at you, and if the camera is not on a tripod, they may not even be visible. The only drawback is flare. Do use the full-size 12575 hood, not the shorter hood from a 50 or 35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l_dasousa Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Is this thin 90mm not the one which is advised to check carefully with a bright light, that sometimes it has a clouding of the rear lens that is unrepairable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy middleton Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I also prefer the Thin TE, due to size and weight.I use it a lot on my CL and it is simply a wonderful package.There are mint examples to be found at very good prices.I believe that there were some cases of a problem on the rear lens but if checked out well it isn't an issue. here a snap from the CL&TE Andy<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_drew4 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Why are 90mm lenses relatively fine bargains? I found a Zeiss Contax G 90mm mint with case & hood for about $250. This one is razor sharp and a terrific value! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmdelux Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 $400 is fairly standard price. Often seen at $350. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob F. Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 "Is this thin 90mm not the one which is advised to check carefully with a bright light, that sometimes it has a clouding of the rear lens that is unrepairable?" Yeah, that's the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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