Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/11/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The 65 Elmar is the shortest focal length that can focus to infinity on the VISO II or III. You can use a 50, but only for closeups.... On Thu, 27 Nov 97, Simon Ogilvie <simon_ogilvie@ionica.co.uk> wrote: > >I saw a 65/3.5 Elmar lens in a local dealer today. >Is this intended solely for use on a Viso? > >It had what appeared to be an M-mount extension tube/bellows >attached to it and seems to have no RF coupling, and it has a >stop-down aperture ring, so this would imply it is for a reflex >housing. > >Is this s good lens? I was thinking of buying a Viso II or III (the >shop has one of each of these too) - can I use my standard >50 Summicron on it or do I need this 65 Elmar? > >Thanks for any insight into this wonderful world of Leica oddities! > >Simon. >