Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/05/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mark, That's great. I know it doesn't mount on the M8 in normal mode. I just tried it in near focus mode and it's perfect. And the focus with the goggles is perfect. Thanks, Len On May 10, 2007, at 10:30 AM, MARK DAVISON wrote: > It's the reverse--you can mount the lens in closeup position, but > not in the normal focus position. In the closeup position the > close focus flange is retracted into the lens and does not collide > with the camera body. > > Hope this helps. > > Mark Davison > > > >> From: Tom Schofield <tomschofield@comcast.net> >> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >> To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >> Subject: Re: [Leica] M8 & Dual Range Summicron >> Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 17:01:13 -0700 >> >> So, does it not mount at all, or does it just bar use in the close >> up range? >> >> Tom >> >> On May 9, 2007, at 4:34 PM, MARK DAVISON wrote: >> >>> The close focus tab collides with the interior of the body. >>> >>> Mark Davison >>> >>> >>>> From: Tom Schofield <tomschofield@comcast.net> >>>> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >>>> To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >>>> Subject: Re: [Leica] M8 & Dual Range Summicron >>>> Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 13:23:50 -0700 >>>> >>>> What is the problem with the DR on the M8? I missed that thread. >>>> >>>> Tom >>>> >>>> >>>> On May 9, 2007, at 6:51 AM, Wayne Torry wrote: >>>> >>>>> DAG confirmed what I was thinking: the offending material can >>>>> be removed >>>>> from the DR Summicron focus mount. Why not look for a DR mount >>>>> (or a >>>>> beater complete lens) and have the close focus tab removed? >>>>> That way you >>>>> will be able to use the DR Summicron in close focus mode on a >>>>> film body >>>>> & in normal mode on the M8. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Just a thought. YMMV. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Wayne >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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