Thank you for your input - always appreciated. You might find this video useful, I discuss rangefinder/viewfinder checks in more detail; ua-cam.com/video/ybNRPuF-Ufk/v-deo.html
Hi Jonathan! First off I just wanted to thank you for your excellent video - very thorough and easy to understand. I recently acquired a 28mm Elmarit V3 like yours in the video but am wondering how "dampened" the lens should be? The lens' focusing ring doesn't have any tight or grinding spots. It's just that it feels heavier (or more "dampened") to turn the focusing ring than my other Leica lenses (like the 40mm Summicron-C, which I really like because it takes little resistance/effort to move the focusing ring). The focusing feels more like my old Voigtländer 35mm f1.4 Nokton. I'm wondering if your V3 is like this too? My V3 is the late production model (I think the second last year before they stopped producing it) and based on the serial number, it was made in Canada. Thanks again!
Leica 28mm lenses rarely feel lose so it sounds okay to me. I’m assuming it moves without excessive force? If you’re worried I’d ask a repairer to check it out. It might just need servicing.
This is my first Leica lens. My aperture ring is nice and clicky all the way through from 2.8 to 22. When pushed all the way to 22 is it normal for it to go beyond 22 (but not click) just by a mm or so? I’m also wondering if it’s normal to have a little play at the end as well? Or when it’s selected on a number?
Great video. Would you ever do a video explaining the different versions and their strengths? I have a buddy asking if id like to buy his Version 1 asph and I have no idea f its a good deal.
Also: make sure it mounts cleanly, with a good snap and no play, in addition to pulling up the appropriate framelines. Cheers!
Thank you for your input - always appreciated. You might find this video useful, I discuss rangefinder/viewfinder checks in more detail; ua-cam.com/video/ybNRPuF-Ufk/v-deo.html
Hi Jonathan! First off I just wanted to thank you for your excellent video - very thorough and easy to understand. I recently acquired a 28mm Elmarit V3 like yours in the video but am wondering how "dampened" the lens should be? The lens' focusing ring doesn't have any tight or grinding spots. It's just that it feels heavier (or more "dampened") to turn the focusing ring than my other Leica lenses (like the 40mm Summicron-C, which I really like because it takes little resistance/effort to move the focusing ring). The focusing feels more like my old Voigtländer 35mm f1.4 Nokton. I'm wondering if your V3 is like this too? My V3 is the late production model (I think the second last year before they stopped producing it) and based on the serial number, it was made in Canada. Thanks again!
Leica 28mm lenses rarely feel lose so it sounds okay to me. I’m assuming it moves without excessive force? If you’re worried I’d ask a repairer to check it out. It might just need servicing.
a shop has one near me, same year, haven't had the chance to check it out yet, thanks for the tips
Happy to help
Curious how much the asked for the lens?
@@Danny-xb3kd wasn't expensive, if I remember correctly £599
I up’d an Elmarit to Summicron v1 asph, then v2, and now a Summilux.
How significant did you find the improvement in performance?
Good film
Thank you
This is my first Leica lens. My aperture ring is nice and clicky all the way through from 2.8 to 22. When pushed all the way to 22 is it normal for it to go beyond 22 (but not click) just by a mm or so? I’m also wondering if it’s normal to have a little play at the end as well? Or when it’s selected on a number?
There’s often a little play on the Leica 28mm M aperture ring.
Great video. Would you ever do a video explaining the different versions and their strengths? I have a buddy asking if id like to buy his Version 1 asph and I have no idea f its a good deal.
It’s on the list!
Is that the vers 3? Is it too long for the leica m cameras?
Yes, the third version. It balances very well on the camera. Leica makes many other lenses that are more front heavy.