Re: [Leica] Current 2.8/28 Elmarit Ergonomics

["Bryan Caldwell" <bcaldwell@softcom.net>]

Jim,

I have the current 28 Elmarit and I see what you mean, although I've never
been bothered by this. I think that I usually just put my thumb on the
aperture ring and turn it without putting my index finger on the other side.
What you're describing is minor compared to the original (non-ASPH) 35
Summilux with hood mounted. I'm one who likes that lens (it's usually either
loved or hated) but you have to be very careful with your fingers.

Bryan


- -----Original Message-----
From: Jim Laurel <jplaurel@microsoft.com>
To: 'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us' <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Date: Friday, May 07, 1999 3:15 PM
Subject: [Leica] Current 2.8/28 Elmarit Ergonomics


>Hello all,
>I just picked up a current 2.8/28 Elmarit and have noticed an annoying
>ergonomic issue.  With the lens focused from around 12' to infinity, and
>with the rectangular hood mounted, it is difficult to adjust the aperture
>without knocking the focus tab.  The aperture ring is very close to the
>focus tab, and my fingers are of average size.
>
>I suppose if your mode of operation is to set aperture, then not worry
about
>it till the light changes as you shoot, change angles, and refocus, but I'm
>surprised the wizards at Solms missed this.  The large rectangular lens
hood
>actually causes some of this problem.  Without the hood in place, it's
>pretty easy to get your fingers around the aperture ring without hitting
the
>focus tab.
>
>There must be many of you out there who have experienced this.  Comments?
>
>I wonder if the 2.8/24 is any better in this respect?  Have any of you
tried
>working with this lens without the supplemental finder (i.e., just by
>squinting around the edges of the 28mm frame in the M6 .72x to gauge
>framing?
>
>--Jim