Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/10
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I recently purchased a SA in M mount which I converted for use on my screw
mount cameras. My initial use of the lens shows results which, while not as
good as the f3.4 version, are quite good, if not used wide open. The only
real drawback is its vignetting. This must be taken into consideration when
composing the picture when shooting chrome, or fixed in the darkroom for
prints.
Has anyone seen an M mount of this lens which did NOT have the m adapter
construction?
kw
>The 21/4 Super Angulon is a rare collectors piece in authentic LTM, selling
>for approx $2000, while the bayonet version sells for half of that. The
>factory
>installed M mnt is removable on some & they are sometimes passed off as
>authentic to casual buyers.
>For picture taking purposes - even $1000 for the M mnt is too much as the
>lens
>is only fair by present standards, also the BL viewfinder is rare & sells
>for $400 &
>shade for about $250.
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