Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/24
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I experienced a similar problem trying the 3E on a Hexar in the store, but
the problem occurred with each focal length. I did not try it on an M6 to
see if it worked on an M6.
Tom Schofield
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Kam" <kamm@netvigator.com>
To: "Leica user list" <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 8:05 PM
Subject: [Leica] Re: Tri-Elmar
> Hi,
>
> I have a quesiton about the Tri-Elmar ("3E").
>
> I got a boxed hard-to-tell-from-new one at a good price (less than
$1,300).
> I'm very happy with it save that it does not automatically trigger the
50mm
> framelines if I turn it from 28mm to 50mm (works OK in all other stops).
I
> originally thought that it was due to a defect in the particular lens but
> after trying a new 3E (an authorised dealer was kind enough to let me try
it
> in his shop) it seems to me that the problem has more to do with the
little
> spring in the 3E (if you look into the rear mount you'll see the spring).
> It is just too strong for my M6 that the coupling device in the mount of
the
> body cannot pull the len's lever back when one turns from 28mm to 50mm. I
> guess my M6 is not prepared for the 3E. Have any members encountered the
> same problem? Any comments or advice?
>
> BTW, I do love the lens and find it a great travelling partner. In low
> light situations I still need my Summilux but when working outdoors the 3E
> is a real performer. There are occasions that I may lose a few shots if I
> have to change lenses. Optically I'm not in a position to make any
> scientific comment but so far I can have no justificable complaint about
the
> lens.
>
> Regards,
> Kam
>
>