Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/04/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hello Mikiro, I would suggest testing the accuracy of focus using a tripod and a fixed subject. If you can get consistent, accurate results using this method "operator error" may be the problem....BUT if you can get consistently accurate results with the Noctilux using the same test method, and your results with the 75 are still erratic, I would suspect the lens. I have seen a Summilux 35 that would not focus consistently due to some problem with the ring that pushes the focus cam on the rangefinder, a different lens of course, but something to think about. Good Luck, Dan >75 Summilux users, > >Sorry if there was recent discussion on this topic. ---- I have used a 75 >Summilux for 18 months, but have not yet learned to focus properly. At >f1.4-2, I make errors (both forward and backward) in >70% of the shots. I >use an M6 (classic), and the objects are usually at about 1.5-2 m away. >With a Nocti, I seem to be doing better even at f1. Also, I have much fewer >problems with an 80 Summilux-R at wide open. > >Is it a problem only with me, or do many of the users have difficulties >focusing with this lens? M6HM may help, but 0.85/0.72 is only an 18% >increase. Inability to focus at wide open halves the value of this lens. >Please help. > >Leicalement, > >Mikiro >Strasbourg, France > > > _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com