Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/09/10

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Subject: [Leica] M9 Lens Exception..... 35 Lux...
From: michiel.fokkema at wanadoo.nl (Michiel Fokkema)
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:07:11 +0200
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Same thing happened to my lux when I used it on a CLE. Just remove the
plastic ring and there you go.
So, my LUX is M9 ready!
Cheers,

Michiel Fokkema

2009/9/10 <red735i at earthlink.net>

> 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
> >
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