Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 11:08 AM -0600 9/28/99, Tim Atherton wrote: >This question was posted on another list - any answers? > >I will pass on answers, or you can e mail Dave direct at: >davekaren@WEBTV.NET > >Tim A > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: NPPA Discussion List [mailto:NPPA-L@CMUVM.CSV.CMICH.EDU]On Behalf >> Of Dave Kennedy >> Sent: September 28, 1999 10:17 AM >> To: NPPA-L@CMUVM.CSV.CMICH.EDU >> Subject: Leica M minimum focus? >> >> >> I was wondering if anyone can help me.I recently purchased a 21mm Leica >> for rangefinder that I use on an M3. When I turn the focus past (closer >> than the) 3 foot mark the body stops focussing, even though you can >> still focus the lens closer. I can't believe the design fanatics at >> Leica made a mistake, so it must be me. >> >> Dave Kennedy >> Staff Photographer >> Press & Sun-Bulletin >> Binghamton NY >> The 21SA can be set to a closer distance than the rangefinder on _any_ Leica is set up for. With a 21 accurate focus is not a big deal, and if you stop the lens down a bit, even less of an issue. A basically symmetrical 21 like the SA performs quite well closeup, so why limit it to just what the rangefinder is good for? I don't see where Leitz made a mistake. * Henning J. Wulff /|\ Wulff Photography & Design /###\ mailto:henningw@archiphoto.com |[ ]| http://www.archiphoto.com