Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search][...] >After all the latest 50/2.8-M will mount in > the old accessories after you remove the plastic cover on the optical > unit's bayonet. Yes it will mount, but it is still NOT compatible with the SOOKY-M!! The internal bayonet it located at a different distance from the film plane than with the original 2,8/50. Stupid Leica product developers! :-( It is possible to modify a SOOKY-M to give correct rangefinder readings with the modern Elmar (I have done that) but without modifications, you'll get unsharp results - even with the lens stopped down! BTW, the bayonet cover is made of aluminum, not plastic. I know that because I filed down the outer edge of the cover so the lens can be fittet on the SOOKY with the cover in place. Regards, Alex - -- +++ GMX - Mail, Messaging & more http://www.gmx.net +++ NEU: Mit GMX ins Internet. Rund um die Uhr für 1 ct/ Min. surfen! - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html