pics from elmarit 90

[triplefinger]

I'm checking into a 90mm, this one (http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductDetail.aspx?groupsku=LM060100001950&brandcategoryname=35MM&Mode=&item=0&ActivateTOC2=&ID=16&BC=LM&BCC=1&CC=6&CCC=2&BCL=&GBC=&GCC=) grabs my eye

anyone have an opinion or samples? it's seems good from a money stand point.

thanks, mike

[Ronald M]

That is a thin tele Elmarit. Mine is fine and started life as the Leica rep`s sample. 2.8 is a little soft, 4 and smaller are sharp. Like many 90`s, it goes a little soft under 6 feet, but stopping down helps on this lens although not all 90`s benefit from stopping down up close.

They are a little flare prone, so use a shade, the 90/135 clip on is best or the furnished rubber one.

Some have developed separation in the rear elements and it is uneconomical to repair. I think if it is ok now, it should remain that way. No guarantee.

I replaced mine with the new 90 4.0 macro which makes this one look outclassed shall I say, although it is typical of lenses of the era. Mine is still in my inventory.

Without a shade, it is a little longer than a 50 so it is small. 39mm filters or ser. 5 1/2 inside the rubber shade. Guess what I use.