RE: [Leica] Re: User question: focus tab on 50

[Rob Schneider-Laura Tully <robslaurat@earthlink.net>]

Greg, Jim, and Eric,

Thanks for the suggestions.

I called Leica NJ this afternoon.  They told me that they also do
not/cannot put a tab on the current 50 Summicron.

Greg,

I already own the current 50, so it's not a question of, "If I
were to buy one, which one has a tab."  If I used a 50 more often
than I do (infrequently), I would look for the previous version
(removable hood, focus tab).  Since I don't use the 50 a lot, but
like to have one in my (small) bag, I actually like the
collapsible hood.  The lens is compact, and I never have to
search for or fiddle around with a clip-on hood if I want to use
a 50 for a few shots.

The current 50 Summicron-M is a superb lens.  But that focusing
tab would be nice.

Rob Schneider
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> Date: Mon, 04 Oct 1999 11:33:58 -0500
> From: Greg.Chappell@bankofamerica.com
> Subject: RE: [Leica] Re:  User question: focus tab on 50
>
> Why not buy the last version that had the tab in the first place? It's the
> SAME optical design as the current version with buit-in hood & I'm sure you
> can find one in mint or mint- for much less than $900. I saw one at the last
> camera show I went to in like-new condition in the box with everything,
> caps, hood, & hood cover, for $600. If I'd had the cash, it would be mine
> today.
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Brick [mailto:jimbrick@photoaccess.com]
> Sent: Monday, October 04, 1999 10:56 AM
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us;
> leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us; leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: [Leica] Re: User question: focus tab on 50
>
>
> I've already asked Sherry and she doesn't do this.
>
> Jim
>
> At 10:14 AM 10/4/99 -0500, Eric Welch wrote:
> >At 09:59 AM 10/4/99 -0400, Rob Schneider-Laura Tully wrote:
> >>Has anyone ever installed a focusing tab on the current
> >>(collapsible lens shade) 50mm Summicron-M?
> >
> >Why not call the people who would do that? Or email them. Sherry Krauter
> >might be able to do it. I love the focus tab on my 35 Summilux ASPH. I
> >would like one on the 50mm lens I eventually will buy. I would also like a
> >new version, so this is a topic I would be interested in. Of course, we
> >could hope if they ever come out with a 50 Summilux ASPH, that it will have
>
> >the tab. :-)
> >
> >Eric Welch
> >St. Joseph, MO
>