Leica Tri-Elmar M

[paisatge]

anyone has this discontinued lens? mind sharing the pros/cons? I'm considering getting this versus 3 lenses of the similar focal length

thanks

[chiif]

someone selling one here.... quick quick!!!!

[LowLights]

Originally Posted by chiif someone selling one here.... quick quick!!!!

That's not answering his question

I don't own one .. but for me the F4 is a show stopper.. but that's me

[paisatge]

Originally Posted by chiif someone selling one here.... quick quick!!!!

Thanks Chiif! But I'm asking about the discontinued Tri-Elmar 28-35-50 and not the Tri-Elmar WATE.

[paisatge]

Originally Posted by LowLights That's not answering his question I don't own one .. but for me the F4 is a show stopper.. but that's me

thanks for the input. that's indeed another consideration

[chiif]

Originally Posted by paisatge thanks for the input. that's indeed another consideration

the beauty of rf is smaller & lighter fast lenses...
a long zoom lens on rf body sort of defeat it's purpose.
that's my take. there r some who adore their tri-elmar.

[gommy]

Originally Posted by paisatge Thanks Chiif! But I'm asking about the discontinued Tri-Elmar 28-35-50 and not the Tri-Elmar WATE.

I'm selling my WATE but keeping the MATE 28-35-50mm is the range that I like very much. Performance of the lens is really very good. Of course the f4 has its limitation where light is wanting but for travel & daylight street photography it's really a great lens-you don't have to change lenses

But what I really appreciate most is the construction, build & mechanics of this lens. There is a spring mechanism that actually shift the parts that enable the lens to bring up the correct framelines as you "zoom".

I was told that it was discontinued because of the high production cost. The WATE may go the same way too.

[clubgrit]

IMHO, it's greatest strength is convenience in leisurely shooting, like when traveling. I would forget whether its optics are not as good as prime primes, it is still good, and competent users will make results look good anyway. As Adams and Bresson noted, picture are to be looked at, not looked into.

What I don't like about the Tri-Elmar is it gets in the way of zone focusing, part of the essence of street photography. F/4 is not an issue with zone focusing, since it will be tough at wider apertures anyway.

But for night shots, handheld, then F4 is an issue. After all, RFs are supposed to be good for low-light captures. And fast Leica lenses are really not afraid of the dark, I think they are great.

If one doesn't do much street or discreet shooting, or night handheld, the Tri-Elmar can be satisfying, like what chiif mentioned. My friend loves his Tri-Elmars and Noctilux, but not my personal preference.

Originally Posted by paisatge anyone has this discontinued lens? mind sharing the pros/cons? I'm considering getting this versus 3 lenses of the similar focal length thanks

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[Hacker]

Good for travelling.