Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/03

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Subject: Re: [Leica] ?: Focomat 1c lens choices
From: "Andrew Moore" <moore@rscs.net>
Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 07:01:18 -0500

> Leitz did make an adapter for you to use the fullest potential of your
> Summicron, by using it as the enlarging lens as well.
> Not reccomended at full aperture of course but I had a friend who used
hers
> and turned out plenty of 12 x 16 exhibition prints which looked
fantastic.

I considered this a while back, but I was advised against it since
the lens was not optimized for close focusing.  Maybe myth.
I suppose if I simply TRIED it I could decide for myself.

Any idea which adapter I need?