Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks for the answer John. But what is the purpose of the plastic protector ? The old lenses didn't have it. I ask as I was thinking of getting one just for use with the close up units, but have not actually seen it yet. Regards, Akhil On Wed, 1 Aug 2001, John Collier wrote: > The answer is No and Yes. The rear of the optical unit has the three small > mounting tabs just like the old collapsible lenses but they have added a > plastic protector which prevents it from mounting in the accessories you > mentioned below. The good news, curtsey of Leica-User Noel Chartuck (sp?), > is that you can gently pry the plastic protector off and then it will work > just fine. As long as you are careful, you will not damage the plastic > protector. This lens has been discontinued as I believe it was a slow > seller. Too bad. > > John Collier > > > From: Akhil Lal <alal@duke.poly.edu> > > > > A question for owners of the current 50/2.8 Elmar: will this lens fit the > > SOOKY, SOMKY or BOOWU close up units ? > > > >