Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/07/21
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At 5:16 PM -0700 7/21/03, Jim Panzer wrote:
> Hello there, I had a question about using a Hexanon 50/2 with any
>Leica camera, or more accurately an M4 or M6 and anything in between.
>Someone on this list was nice enough to offer me the lens at a great price!
>Not that I have a Leica at the moment but someday I would like to get one,
>and I would probably want to use my 50mm lens on it, I have heard that
>sometime the focusing is off at the lower f-stops. Does anyone have any
>experience with this? I have also heard that the lens can be adjusted to
>work, but does that mean that the alignment will be off on the camera I
>usually use after that? Any insight would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
>
>Jim
I had two of them (got them with the bodies I bought) and both worked
fine on all my M's. _NO_ problems, just like all my Leica lenses work
on my Hexar RF's. I sold both lenses as I don't use 50/2's, and both
buyers tested them on their M's and are happy with them.
All the above being said, you should test _all_ lenses on all bodies
you intend using them on, just like someone else mentioned today. If
everything is OK, you have peace of mind and confidence, and
confidence is essential in using and relying on equipment.
I would say you should buy the lens with return privileges and try it
out with some film immediately, even if the price goes up a bit. It's
no good having a lens that you have no confidence in, and even worse
if you have one that you know won't work on your body.
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