Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/06/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Steve, This was posted here. Len Begin forwarded message: > From: Leonard Taupier <len-1@comcast.net> > Date: May 10, 2007 10:44:53 AM EDT > To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> > Subject: Re: [Leica] M8 & Dual Range Summicron > > Mark, > > That's great. I know it doesn't mount on the M8 in normal mode. I > just tried it in near focus mode and it's perfect. And the focus > with the goggles is perfect. > > Thanks, > Len > > > On May 10, 2007, at 10:30 AM, MARK DAVISON wrote: > >> It's the reverse--you can mount the lens in closeup position, but >> not in the normal focus position. In the closeup position the >> close focus flange is retracted into the lens and does not collide >> with the camera body. >> >> Hope this helps. >> >> Mark Davison >> >> >> >>> From: Tom Schofield <tomschofield@comcast.net> >>> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >>> To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >>> Subject: Re: [Leica] M8 & Dual Range Summicron >>> Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 17:01:13 -0700 >>> >>> So, does it not mount at all, or does it just bar use in the >>> close up range? >>> >>> Tom >>> >>> On May 9, 2007, at 4:34 PM, MARK DAVISON wrote: >>> >>>> The close focus tab collides with the interior of the body. >>>> >>>> Mark Davison >>>> >>>> >>>>> From: Tom Schofield <tomschofield@comcast.net> >>>>> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >>>>> To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >>>>> Subject: Re: [Leica] M8 & Dual Range Summicron >>>>> Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 13:23:50 -0700 >>>>> >>>>> What is the problem with the DR on the M8? I missed that thread. >>>>> >>>>> Tom >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On May 9, 2007, at 6:51 AM, Wayne Torry wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> DAG confirmed what I was thinking: the offending material can >>>>>> be removed >>>>>> from the DR Summicron focus mount. Why not look for a DR mount >>>>>> (or a >>>>>> beater complete lens) and have the close focus tab removed? >>>>>> That way you >>>>>> will be able to use the DR Summicron in close focus mode on a >>>>>> film body >>>>>> & in normal mode on the M8. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Just a thought. YMMV. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Wayne >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Leica Users Group. >>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more >>>>> information >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more >>>> information >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >