Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/09/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It's some individual lenses of the first version only. Later ones are fine. Marty On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 3:54 PM, <red735i at earthlink.net> wrote: > Answered my own question..... ? from the M8 FAQ: > > "2.4 Some of the SUMMILUX-M 35mm/f1.4 models (built from1961-1995, > non-aspherical, > Made in Canada) cannot be mounted on the LEICA M8 or cannot be focused to > infinity. > In certain cases, these lenses? rear baffle may collide with internal > camera parts. These lenses can > be modified by Leica Camera AG?s Customer Service, allowing them to be > used on the LEICA M8. > > Frank F >> >>Does anyone have an idea of why the 35 Lux ( Pre ASPH) would have a >>problem with the M9? >> >>Per M9 Manual,,, >> >>"Some examples of the Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 >>(not aspherical, manufactured from 1961?1995, >>Made in Canada) cannot be fitted to the LEICA M9 >>or will not focus to infinity. Leica Customer Service >>can modify these lenses so that they can be used >>on the LEICA M9." >> >>Sounds pretty weird to me..... >> >> >>Frank F >> >>_______________________________________________ >>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