Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/05/21

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Subject: [Leica] First it was 50 first, now it could be what 50
From: wharting at verizon.net (bill harting)
Date: Fri May 21 07:34:35 2004
References: <004001c43f35$c8fb5e70$6d01a8c0@CCA4A5EF37E11E>

The 3.4 SA *seems* to couple on my M3 down to a measured 21-22 inches,
leaving me guessing down to 16 inches. Which I do with cheerful abandon. And
it has rarely (I would almost say "never") let me down in terms of
sharpness.

bill


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug@leica-users.org>
Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 9:16 AM
Subject: RE: [Leica] First it was 50 first, now it could be what 50


> Am I dreaming, or isn't it true that it focuses that close, but ceases
> to be rangefinder coupled at something over two feet?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org
> [mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
> bill harting
> Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 9:18 AM
> To: Leica Users Group
> Subject: Re: [Leica] First it was 50 first, now it could be what 50
>
>
> My 21 3.4SA focusses to 16 inches...
>
> I wish I could get closer with my 50 summicron though (without buying a
> new lens).
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
> To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug@leica-users.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 2:45 PM
> Subject: RE: [Leica] First it was 50 first, now it could be what 50
>
>
> > The close focusing limit is frustrating with all M lenses. Great
> > cameras. Great glass. But that is a real draw back - particularly when
>
> > working with wides.
> >
> > B. D.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org
> > [mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf
> > Of Robert Palmieri
> > Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 2:28 PM
> > To: lug@leica-users.org
> > Subject: [Leica] First it was 50 first, now it could be what 50
> >
> >
> > Folks -
> >
> > This collapsible 50 with the 21 CV in the bag "just in case" has
> > really become my overwhelming favorite for everyday use.  However, I
> > must say that the close focussing limit of 1 meter on some of the 50's
>
> > can get frustrating when you're sitting across from people at dinner
> > and they do something snapworthy... especially when you're bracing
> > your elbows on the table for slow-speed support.
> >
> > Bob Palmieri
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