Re: [Leica] screw mount to M mount & Voigtlander

[John Coan <jcoan@alumni.duke.edu>]

Thanks to all for the info.  I knew that.  I just have a SLR mindset.  I'm
working on it.  I still have a lot of questions though.....

What are eyes?  Why aren't they currently made?
What's a DR Summicron?  Why isn't it currently made?

What about these Russian screw mount lenses?  I have some medium format Ukranian
optics that are pretty good.  Is there a web site that reviews them?



Chuck Albertson wrote:

> John,
>
> The M's metering system isn't that sophisticated. It merely reads the amount
> of light transmitted through the lens, whatever the aperture, as reflected
> off the white spot on the shutter curtain. (Does a good job of it, too.)
>
> Chuck Albertson
> Seattle, Wash.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of John Coan
> > Sent: Friday, May 26, 2000 8:26 PM
> > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> > Subject: Re: [Leica] screw mount to M mount & Voigtlander
> >
> >
> > I am interested in your questions and have one additional.  With
> > the screw mount
> > to M mount adaptors, does the aperture get communicated to the
> > body for light
> > meter use on the M6?
> >
> > mehrdad sadat wrote:
> >
> > > What kind of adapter do I need for screw mount to M mount? is
> > the adapter
> > > lens or range specific and lastly who makes it and what is the
> > price range?
> > > If there are more than one manufacture, is there a preferences
> > on the list
> > > as to who to use?
> > >
> > > I am also looking @ the Color-heliar 75mm f/2.5 by Voigtlander?
> > any feelings
> > > about this lens, has anybody tried it? how would it compare to
> > the Leica 75
> > > 1.4 (besides being faster)
> > >
> > > Questions from a new bee
> > > --------------------------------------------------------
> > > Thanks
> >