Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] My 135 Apo Telyt doesn't like my M3!!!
From: Nathan Wajsman <nathan.wajsman@euronet.be>
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1998 23:22:05 +0100

Nigel,

I have not tried the test you suggest, but will do so. This is really
puzzling me, and I will take the M3 and the 135mm combination to the dealer
where I bought the lens and have him take a look.

Nathan

Nigel B Watson wrote:

> Nathan, have you tried focussing the lens on both bodies from the same
> distance (perhaps best done on a tripod or your back to a wall) to see if
> they indicate different distance settings on the lens when the
> rangefinders are lined-up?
>
> You can also tape an SLR focussing screen across the M3's film rails
> (remove the back flap) and check the rf against that, again best done on
> a tripod.
>
> Regards,
> Nigel

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