Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/03/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]FYI... The latest version 35/2 works fine on the CL. I use this combo myself. The lens S/N is 35xxxxxx and the body is 130xxxx. Calvin Seto >---------- >From: Hans Pahlen[SMTP:hans.pahlen@mark.komvux.se] >Sent: Monday, March 03, 1997 3:34 AM >To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us >Subject: Re: 35/1,4 on a CLE > >Michiel, >The 35/2 (latest version) cannot be used on the CLE. If the lens is set at >infinity, it will fit, otherwise it cannot be attached. When fitted at >infinity, it can be focused just a little bit. Why? Well, I do not know. >Other lenses worked fine, as the 28/2,8(second version) and 50/2 (first and >third versions). SM lenses like 50/3,5 and 90/4,0 via adapter also worked >fine. >I found this 35/2-problem strange, but I did not investigate it more than >this. I was more than happy with the 28 and 40 mm Rokkors. >So, my conclusion is: Try the lens on your CLE before you buy! >BTW, the 28 mm Rokkor will not show the 28 mm frames on an M-body. >Regards, Hans > >>I'm considering to buy a 35/1.4 to use on my M4-P and CLE. In a >>newsgroup I saw a posting which stated that this lens can't be used >>on the CLE. Does anybody know if this is true and what the real >>problem is. Does it really not fit, Does it obstruct the viewfinder >>or the meteringcel or is just the viewfinderbase to narrow to focus >>accurate enough with full aperture? > > > >