Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>Frank, >The Minolta CLE lenses can be used on all M-cameras, and will focus >correctly. I think the best way of recognizing them, is that they accept >40,5 mm filters. Beside the front glass on mine is engraved: >"M-ROKKOR 90mm f:4 o40,5mm MINOLTA" >So, look in the front for the "40,5mm", and you will know it is a CLE-lens. > >The CL lenses will attach to M-bodies, but will they focus correctly? Well, >I _think_ they will on some M-bodies, but maybe not on others, depending on >rangefinder adjustment on different bodies. Safest is to get a CLE lens, an= d >you will have no worries. If you find a CL lens, try it out to see if it >focus with your specific M-body. We have been discussing this for years, bu= t >we never seem to get a definite answer. But I have seen LUG-folks reporting >that they are using the CL 90/4 without problems. It is a great lens too. >/Hans > > I can add the following: The Leitz Minolta CL version of the 90/4 has this on the front: "M-ROKKOR 1:4/90 MADE BY LEITZ" followed by the S/N which in my case is 276XXXX Its also uses 40.5 mm filters but is not so specified on the front mount as Hans' lens. It works fine on the M3, M4 and M6! Tom