Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/05/21

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Subject: [Leica] First it was 50 first, now it could be what 50
From: bdcolen at earthlink.net (B. D. Colen)
Date: Fri May 21 06:19:13 2004

Am I dreaming, or isn't it true that it focuses that close, but ceases
to be rangefinder coupled at something over two feet? 

-----Original Message-----
From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
bill harting
Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 9:18 AM
To: Leica Users Group
Subject: Re: [Leica] First it was 50 first, now it could be what 50


My 21 3.4SA focusses to 16 inches...

I wish I could get closer with my 50 summicron though (without buying a
new lens).


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug@leica-users.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 2:45 PM
Subject: RE: [Leica] First it was 50 first, now it could be what 50


> 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
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