Setting an M8 up to use a 1938 uncoated Elmar

[johnastovall]

Well I have the 1938 Elmar up an running on the M8.

What you need:

An old style Leica LTM to M-mount or a Cameraquest Type I.

A Leica SOOGZ.

A 39mm IR Cut filter (I used a B+W to save a few bucks)

A Heavystar Leica 35mm 39mm vented screw in hood.

I went with the SOOGZ because it allow me to quickly remove the whole unit and set the f stop. I can also us it with a 35/3.5 Summuron.


You can see two quick test shoots with the lens here, Leica 1938 uncoated 5cm 1:3,5 Elmar

[crackhead]

Did you get it coded?

[AndrewCCM]

John,

I wish you'd post more images for us to see. You have a lot of "exotic" equipment and I'd like to see some of your work.

One of these days, I'll get a Leica... (maybe). LOL

[johnastovall]

Originally Posted by crackhead

Did you get it coded?

No and it can't be because it take a type I adapter. You really don't need coding for focal lengths from 50 and up. It very much needs the IR cut filter.

johnastovall added 4 Minutes and 17 Seconds later...Double Post Merged Below

Originally Posted by AndrewCCM

John,

I wish you'd post more images for us to see. You have a lot of "exotic" equipment and I'd like to see some of your work.

One of these days, I'll get a Leica... (maybe). LOL

You can see a ton of my work here.


Leica 1938 uncoated 5cm 1:3,5 Elmar. It really renders the whites nicely, with a smooth looks