Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/08/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Ric, I have only just bought the IIIf with Summitar and to date have put just the one roll through it. I think that disqualifies me from drawing any meaningful conclusions about where the Simmitar sits in the grand scheme of things. I note that Don has responded in his usual informed, helpful manner and I'm sure others will have points to make about the lens. I am keen to the point of addiction about cameras and lenses but nuances of definition are not critical for me because I only use my images on the web. To those of you reading this that are now asking why bother to spring for expensive Leica cameras and lenses please refer to the first eight words of this paragraph. Thanks for looking. --Graham ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ric Carter" <ricc@mindspring.com> To: <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: 21 August 2005 02:04 Subject: Re: [Leica] #280 > Graham-- > > Talk to me about the Summitar. I have one that needs CLA and am > trying to decide if it would offer me something I'm not getting from > my Summicron 50. > > I use an M6. > > We'll talk later about the IIIf, and whether I need a change in > attitude about getting it fixed. > > Thanks. > > Ric Carter > http://gallery.leica-users.org/Passing-Fancies > > > > On Aug 20, 2005, at 7:31 PM, lug-request@leica-users.org wrote: > > I think Leitz made a filter adapter that threaded into the > > Summitar's, > > strange, filter thread. The adapter then took a standard E39 > > filter. You > > might keep an eye out for a secondhand one. > > > > Well, per MJS, it's for "slip-on" Summicron filters: > > http://leica-users.org/v13/msg09603.html > > but I am looking at a Leica catalog no. 36 that says the SNHOO/ > > 13078 is > > for screw in type Summicron filters (that would be E39 thread) > > > > MJS also mentions an Ednalite adapter for the Summitar that uses > > series > > filters. I think the SNHOO/13078 adaptor should be your first choice. > > > > Again, nice photo showing the Summitar in action. > > > > Dennis > > > > > > GeeBee wrote: > > > > > >> Leica IIIf : 50mm Summitar f2 : green filter : Kodak T400 CN > >> > >> http://www.geebeephoto.com/2005/05280.htm > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >