Old lens in new light

[Rob MacKillop]

I put this 1956 Elmar 90mm f/4 lens on the Leica Monochrom with a screw-mount to m-mount adapter, and I must say I like its softness. These images contrast favourably with the more digital-looking Q shots I did a few days ago. So, I like these old lenses on modern digital cameras. And they are a LOT cheaper than modern Leica lenses, that's for sure!

 

[Chris Bennett]

Very nice Rob.
I especially like the first one (of the rose, that is).
I vigorously agree with the main tenet of the post, though. I bought an adapter to use my old Pentax lenses on a Canon and I was immediately captured by the results. Since then, I have had over 50 strays follow me home from those rare trips when the nurse has let me out.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Oh, I don't think I'll stretch to 50...that's a lot! You're nuts!

 

[Chris Bennett]

Apart from 3 or 4 'specials', I've never spent as much as 30 quid on a lens.

 

[Dave Farnes]

They do look good, really like the first one. They do have an "old school" still life look to them.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Cheers, Dave. Enjoyable to do.

 

[Pete Askew]

I agree with the other comments and this lens has rendered those still life shots beautifully. The second is just wonderful and would make a fabulous print I think.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Pete. I'm going to tone down the background a bit before sending it off to Ilford for a silver gelatin print. Should look nice.