Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/07/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]both 135 elmarits had removable goggled M mounts. the unscrewable optical group could be mounted on adapter 16462 for use on a viso II or III. the 135 elmarit could be thus employed as rangefinder or SLR lens on an M. -rei > > --- 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 > >> -- Rei Shinozuka shino@panix.com Ridgewood, New Jersey