[Leica] basic older M lens question

[hoppyman at bigpond.net.au (G Hopkinson)]

Thanks for that I only just got the message in a semi-digest form.
(just altered my subscription)and got a behemoth message with all of the
messages as individual attachments.

-----Original Message-----
From: John Collier [mailto:jbcollier@shaw.ca] 
Sent: Friday, 28 July 2006 15:11
To: Leica Users Group
Subject: Re: [Leica] basic older M lens question

Most of the M mount 135mm lenses have removable optical units. You  
can use a Visoflex and a series of adapters to get an SLR of sorts.  
Handy for the occasional times you might need an SLR. I use just such  
a set up for my infrequent close-up work. Here is a site with a good  
introduction to the various Visoflex models and what not:

http://elshaw.tripod.com/Visoflex/Visoflex.html

However the lens in question, an M mount 135/4 Elmar, will not need  
adapters to fit your camera. No complaints with the Elmar but I would  
recommend looking for a 135/4 Tele-Elmar. A good example is a  
stunning performer even wide open. The lens had a good long  
production run so it is easy to find and relatively inexpensive  
(leically speaking) to buy.

John Collier

On 27-Jul-06, at 9:53 PM, G Hopkinson wrote:

> 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.