Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/26

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Subject: [Leica] 50 Summicron questions
From: Lucien_vD <Lucien_vD@compuserve.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 1997 12:58:41 -0500
 
John McLeod wrote:

>Does anyone out there know if the new design of the 50 Summicron M
includes the
>same indented focusing "knob" (for the index or middle finger, to assist=

with
>quick focusing) that is on the next most recent version?

No, it's a normal focusing ring.

>I know these last two 50 Summicron designs are optically identical.  I
like the
>convenience of the new integrated hood, but does it shield light as well=

as the
>older, larger, detachable plastic hood?

I had no problem with the new one, but I find that the older hood seem
better.
Specially if you knock it.

Lucien
BELGIUM