Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/12/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Original Message: >Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 16:52:43 -0500 >From: Leonard Taupier <len-001@verizon.net> >The 50mm collapsible Summicron has absolutely no problem when >collapsed on the M8 body. The clearance from the end of the collapsed >mount to the M8 shutter is about 1/2". I don't know about the 90mm >Elmar. But if you have the lens just measure the distance from the >mount to the end of the collapsed lens. The M8 flange to shutter >distance is about 31/32". If the collapsed lens is 3/4" or greater >from mount to end I probably would not collapse it when on the M8. In >any case I have a few collapsible lenses with adequate clearance but >always keep them extended as leica recommends. The 90mm macro which >Leica says is OK does not extend pass the lens mount at all. __________________________________________________________________ Thanks for the information(Nathan too). I have collapsible Summicrons in both bayonet and LTM, plus the 90 Elmar collapsible, and I use that feature all the time, so I wondered if these would work if I won the lottery and was able to get an M8. ;~) Alan Alan Magayne-Roshak, Senior Photographer UPAA POY 1978 University Information Technology Services University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/