Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/05/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I just got my collapsible 50/2 Summicron back from John Van Stelten after a polish and recoat of the front element. Looks like new. This lens does not seem to collapse deeply into the body. Is it safe to use with an M5? Both are chrome and I'd like to put the lens on that body. Jeffery At 01:45 PM 5/20/2004, you wrote: >The close focusing limit is frustrating with all M lenses. Great >cameras. Great glass. But that is a real draw back - particularly when >working with wides. > >B. D. > >-----Original Message----- >From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org >[mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of >Robert Palmieri >Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 2:28 PM >To: lug@leica-users.org >Subject: [Leica] First it was 50 first, now it could be what 50 > > >Folks - > >This collapsible 50 with the 21 CV in the bag "just in case" has really >become my overwhelming favorite for everyday use. However, I must say >that the close focussing limit of 1 meter on some of the 50's can get >frustrating when you're sitting across from people at dinner and they do >something snapworthy... especially when you're bracing your elbows on >the table for slow-speed support. > >Bob Palmieri >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information