Leica 90mm Elmarit-M f/2.8 Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by:

Ramray
( Intermediate)

Review Date
June 12, 2009

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5,
1 votes

Review 1 of 9

Price Paid: $450.00 from ebay

Summary:

A great lens! small, light and super sharp. I still kept it for my Minolta CLE and Leica CL when I sold my M6 outfit. The only lens that is an equal is my 90/2.8 Sonnar for the G system, and as the Sonnar is just as well made, just as good optically, I'd have to rate the Sonnar a better value, but no other short tele I have ever used (and I have used many different camera systems) were better than the 90's from Leitz and Zeiss.

Strengths:

small, light and super sharp

Weaknesses:

None really, only that the Zeiss (equal in performance) is cheaper

Similar Products Used:

100's from Canon, Nikon, Minolta, Olympus, 90/4 Elmar, 135/4 Elmar, 135/2.8 Elmarit, 90/2 Zeiss Planar

Customer Service:

not used

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Rating
Reviewed by: nagelchr
(Expert)

Review Date
April 24, 2003

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5,
2 votes

Review 2 of 9

Price Paid: $670.00 from Ebay

Summary:

Super sharp, super precise mechanics and optics. No need to buy the heavier summicron. This one is perfectly balanced with the M6 and doesn't obstruct the viewfinder. The pics couldn't be better. And this one is very lightweight compared to SLR-lenses of the same focal length. A great lens ! Built for a lifetime !

Strengths:

Superb mechanical and optical quality !

Weaknesses:

None !

Similar Products Used:

Leica R 24, 50/1.4, 100 Apo, 4/35-70, 2.8/70-180 Apo.

Customer Service:

Great ! Fast, efficient, friendly, worth the money !

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Rating
Reviewed by: harbormor
(Expert)

Review Date
October 1, 2002

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Review 3 of 9

Price Paid: $0.00

Summary:

I'm surprised this lens has not been elevated to 'legendary' status by Leica afficionados. Yet. It scares me how sharp it is; and the color rendition is vibrant. Contrast is right on, not excessive. This lens ranks equal to the new 50mm Summicron-M in terms of overall performance, but I'll venture to say it's a notch better than the 50 Sum.

Strengths:

Superb color, contrast and clarity.

Weaknesses:

None in my opinion.

Similar Products Used:

None other.

Customer Service:

n/a

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Rating
Reviewed by: jhsymington
(Expert)

Review Date
April 17, 2002

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
2 votes

Review 4 of 9

Price Paid: $0.00

Summary:

Bought alongside a 35mm Summicron and the 50mm Summilux. When I am out and about the 50mm doesn''''t get used so much. I would say a 90mm would be the second lens to buy after the 35mm for outdoor/travel photography.

Strengths:

Relatively compact Rugged Faultless results Good value for money

Weaknesses:

I wish there was a way of locking the sliding lens hood in its extended position; I feel you would get better protection from knocks.

Similar Products Used:

35mm Summicron ASPH 50mm Summilux 135mm Tele-Elmar

Customer Service:

Never used

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Rating
Reviewed by: Chanjin Shin
(Intermediate)

Review Date
August 17, 2000

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Review 5 of 9

Summary:

Very good performance and color balance.
Reasonable price(comparable to other leica lens)

Strengths:

Compact, light, easy to use, good color saturation and balance.

Weaknesses:

none

Similar Products Used:

Nikon AF 105mm F2.8D

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