Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/03

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica M5 Lens use
From: john <bosjohn@mediaone.net>
Date: Wed, 03 May 2000 16:32:17 +0100

Bill Satterfield wrote:
> 
> Just bought a mint- 3 lugger from original owner. He advises me he has a
> Summicron   50/2  DR   that been adapted for the  M5. This causes  me
> some concern. Are there restrictions on lens you can use? Will my 50,35
> and 90 work as is? If not, I see no point in keeping the camera. Please
> advise as I have 5 days to send it back.
I don't know why a duel range Summicron would have to be adapted to an M-5 but
you will have a problem with the early 21 mm lenses and any of the collapsible
lenses hitting the meter arm.  THe collapsible lenses will work fine with the
camera, but put some tape around the lens barrel so you won't inadvertently
collapse them, and think of them as non collapsible lenses.
john Shick