Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/09/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 > > > >_______________________________________________ > >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