Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/01/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The lens they are referring to is otherwise known as the dual range or DR Summicron. It has different mount dimensions that the M8 throat cannot accommodate. The DR can only mount on an M8 in close focus mode. If you have any other 50/2 you'll be fine. Marty On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 8:29 AM, Ryan Scott Bardsley <rbardsley at gmail.com> wrote: > > Well, my M8 arrived today! When I opened the manual (first time ever, I > have to admit) one of the first things I read was that you can?t use the > Summicron 50mm F/2 lens ?with close focusing.? Err, this is news to me. > Online, it seems to be fine. Is this lens okay to use? What do they mean > by close focusing? > > Also, since I got my camera used, it apparently doesn?t come with any > software. Is this Capture One something that I need? Does anyone have a > spare disc? I have Photoshop, but am not sure if the Leica software did > anything special. > > The main killer is? the battery needs to be charged first. Alas, my > torture is prolonged? > > Thanks, > > Ryan > Boston, MA (en route to NYC with a new camera to play with!) > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information