Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]After it has been extended, it requires an approximately 60 degree turn clockwise to lock the lens in place for the focusing release to function. If the lens is not fully extended, it will not allow the focusing. I have used one of these lenses for traveling with great appreciation for their fit in the ever ready case. I have obtained very good pictures with it. Roland Smith - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Wrigley (EDB)" <mark.wrigley@edb.ericsson.se> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2000 11:30 AM Subject: [Leica] 90/4 > I just bought an old elmar 90mm, which collapses. > I figured out how to open and collapse it OK, but > Is there any trick in getting it to focus? It seems to be locked at infinity > somehow. > Is this normal or is there a fault? Is there a secret button somewhere? > I've tried holding my tongue in all manner of positions but to no avail. > > Any clues gratefully accepted, > > Mark > RJ > >