Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/16

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Subject: [Leica] Re: M6 classic and 90mm lenses
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi <ramarren@bayarea.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 19:07:07 -0700
 
>I'd have a question regarding the use of a 90 mm lens on the M6 classic
>(0.72X).
>
>- - how much do the Elmarit-M 90/2.8 and Summicron-M 90/2.0 APO ASPH
>obscure the M6 viewfinder?

I have the Elmarit-M. It obscures a little bit of the view. I don't 
find it annoyingly so.

>- - is precise focusing a problem with these lenses on a classic M6 model
>due to the small area in the viewfinder?

I've had no problems focusing the 90/2.8, even wide open at minimum 
focus distance.

Godfrey