Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/07/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Totally an opinion here, but I think the best solution for an occasional-use 135 is to get an LTM to M adaptor, and go to the auction site and look for an old Canon Serenar. It'll be break-your-back heavy, but wonderfully sharp, sturdy, and inexpensive. Check out the old LTM Nikkors too. You can usually pick up a nice one for US$80-90; or at least I did 2 years ago. Check out Gandy's site in the screw-mount users lens guide. Arche --- G Hopkinson <hoppyman@bigpond.net.au> wrote: > Folks, pardon the basic question. > > I'm looking at getting an inexpensive 135mm for > occasional use on my M6 .85. > > I've read a little but am still unsure on some > mechanics regarding which > ones have the detachable mount or require the viso? > system. > > Herr Putt's review of the f4 Elmar 135 has nary a > word on any adaptor > requirement. > > The lens I have inquired about is currently in our > FS from a member in > Singapore. > > It's listed as M mount. I have no idea as yet > regarding whether it works > normally on my M or requires the adaptor system. > > > > Thanks for setting me straight > > > > Cheers > > Hoppy > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for > more information > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com