Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/05/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Alex Hurst wrote >1) Can anyone tell me what area(s) this device covers? 2) I'm planning to use my 50/2 Summicron on it. Is it only for 50mm lenses, or can one use others (such as a 35mm) as well? 3) Does anyone use one of these regularly, and are there any tips they might like to pass on? Alex, I too have such a device but have not yet been able to use it since it does not accept my (last generation detachable hood) 50 summicron. It does not accept the current 50 Elmar either, despite information from Leica UK to the contrary: there is a ring on the rear of the lens that obstructs mounting. Maybe it would work if it were removed but I have not dared try. So you need an old 50mm, collapsible preferably, or rigid type with a special (super rare) adapter.... I have been frustrated with this thing, as you can tell, but if and when I ever get it working - perhaps with a collapsible summicron, which I have been on the lookout for for some time - it should be very useful to me. Wish you luck! Bests Adrian Adrian Bradshaw Editorial and Corporate Photography Shanghai, China