Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/05/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information