Anybody using the LLL Cooke Speed Panchro II?

[algrove]

Received mine (black 50/f2.0) and just starting to test it on the M11. It sure loves reds and gives them a certain boost to a glow.

For whatever reason I am starting to like old and classic lenses on the M11. They often render in special ways.

 

[algrove]

Test try. f2.0

 

[richardman]

Yes, I love Cooke lens. I have a bunch for 4x5, 8x10, even Hasselblad, and now Leica (M10). The colors are subtle but sublime. This is inside a hot springs resort

 

[Geoff]

Any sense how it is in BW?

 

[algrove]

Not yet as I primarily bought it for color work.

That said it might be interesting to try it with say Eastman 5222.

 

[richardman]

Any sense how it is in BW?

I bet it will be excellent. Will try it soon

 

[algrove]

Another test @ f4. Tried to focus on the diagonal window brace with the 3 nails in it.

 

[richardman]

Well, I converted an M10 photo to B&W. I like it