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Wollensak Velostigmat 90
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:56 pm    Post subject: Wollensak Velostigmat 90 Reply with quote

Just got a Wollensak 90 Velostigmat last month. It is one of the coolest looking lenses and it has stamped Leitz USA on it. Took it out last weekend on the M9. Focus was right on but its a little weak in contrast. I knew it would be lower contrast but I am not sure if this is normal Anyway here is a sample:

Straight out of the camera.


A little contrast boost in LR3. Maybe could have been a little more.


Simple B&W creative look-2 in LR3.


Looks like it will be a fun lens for B&W. I know, you all want to see a picture of the lens... I am working on it...
Pete


PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 10:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Way cool! show us a pic of the lens too Wink


PostPosted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi,

It's my browser or the first two pictures don't display ?


PostPosted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 1:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Weird, they showed in Chrome but not in IE...
Try them now.
Pete


PostPosted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 8:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The second colour version looks good.


PostPosted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 10:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

OK, the pics show now ...

+1 for the second one ...


PostPosted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks,
I am still curious, is the low contrast in the first pic normal for a lens of this age? It is not fogged or anything.
Pete


PostPosted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pete wrote:
Thanks,
I am still curious, is the low contrast in the first pic normal for a lens of this age? It is not fogged or anything.
Pete


When this lens was made ?

I have lenses what made after 1937 those lenses produce clear, beautiful images. I don't have personal experience lenses what made before 1937
I saw a couple of examples here I didn't like them so I didn't try any. I also not like your Wollensak lens output looks to me like a very bad lens or a good lens with high amount of fungus or haze.

Some pre war lenses

http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/german/zeiss/sonnar/leica_military_sonnar_18cm/?

http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/mfl_club_members/pirius/biotar_10cm_f2/

http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/german/zeiss/carl_zeiss_jena_biotar/biotar_75mm_1940/?

http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/german/meyer/trioplan_10cm/?


PostPosted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/RF-Nikkor/Leica_RF/Leica_Velostigmat90mmf45.htm

According to this info this lens made after 1937.


PostPosted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you Atiila,
That is the lens I have. Mine is perfectly clear and clean so I am not sure why the low contrast image. It is a shame because it is a really cool looking lens although a bit of a PITA to use.
Pete


PostPosted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 12:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pete wrote:
Thank you Atiila,
That is the lens I have. Mine is perfectly clear and clean so I am not sure why the low contrast image. It is a shame because it is a really cool looking lens although a bit of a PITA to use.
Pete


Try to boost contrast and saturation and sharpness in PS , if it helps you will be lucky, if not , you will have a nice lens into your collection , never mind.

Also try it out on bright sunlight I think these lenses were designed for ideal light I guess also these lenses were budget level lenses. Shoot inside at available light not strongest part of them. I look forward your outdoor shoots and post processed ones. Don't give up Wink