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Thank you for your comments.

Film: Kodak Portra 160NC

Lens: Leitz Summar 5cm/2

amin,

i came to this picture through your forum links for it. this is a lovely picture if you love that leica glow. it does lack the contrast or definition compared to recent lenses, but most of us use old leitz glass for the glow, not pin point sharpness and depth of field as induced by a point and shoot digital. the most charming aspect of the picture is the level of emotion and innocence caught by the sumar. it is a fine picture. i use a 1937 elmar, 9cm f4 for the occasional portrait or two. the glow is very similar and always very flattering.

Hello Starvy,

Thank you for the comment.

I have several lenses, but I have a special preference for vintage lenses, such as the Summar. I also use an old Elmar 9cm/4, and it performs very well. Using a lens hood with older lenses is useful to bring down the flare.

Raid

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Starvy Goodfellows , July 21, 2008; 09:17 A.M.

amin, i came to this picture through your forum links for it. this is a lovely picture if you love that leica glow. it does lack the contrast or definition compared to recent lenses, but most of us use old leitz glass for the glow, not pin point sharpness and depth of field as induced by a point and shoot digital. the most charming aspect of the picture is the level of emotion and innocence caught by the sumar. it is a fine picture. i use a 1937 elmar, 9cm f4 for the occasional portrait or two. the glow is very similar and always very flattering.