Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/05/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Adrian wrote: >I too have such a device but have not yet been able to use it since it >does not accept my (last generation detachable hood) 50 summicron. It >does not accept the current 50 Elmar either, despite information from >Leica UK to the contrary: there is a ring on the rear of the lens that >obstructs mounting. Maybe it would work if it were removed but I have not >dared try. > >So you need an old 50mm, collapsible preferably, or rigid type with a >special (super rare) adapter.... It looks like I have a choice then between using a 1932 Elmar or a 1933 Summar - both uncoated. Should be interesting......... What intrigues me further is that you would have thought the M version of this device would accept modern rigid M lenses without a problem. On the other hand - I could just shove whatever needs copying into my flatbed scanner.. :-) Thanks for the advice. Slan Alex Alex Hurst Cork Florists 19 Winthrop St, Cork Republic of Ireland Tel: +353 21 270 907 Fax: +353 21 271 248 email: corkflor@iol.ie Website: http://www.flowerlink.com/corkflorists Home website: http://homepages.iol.ie/~corkflor/