Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/07/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ric, The Summitar MAY be safe on the M8, but I would follow Leica's recommendation of placing a band of labeling tape just behind the front ring, so it cannot collapse all the way. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ric Carter" <ricc at embarqmail.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 10:37 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] Kids from the El Raval > My Summitar also came with a IIIf. I seldom use it though. I must break it > out to try some more. > > Anyone know if this collapsible lens presents any problem for the M8? > > ric > > On Jul 10, 2010, at 10:20 AM, Lluis Ripoll Querol wrote: > >> This lens has a nice rendition for me in generally strong lights >> conditions of contrast, I do very few test with the M8, I usually use it >> with film. My devotion to Leica glass was started many years ago when >> I've tested a Summitar on a IIIF with negative color film, rendition was >> superb for me. >> >> When I've purchased a Summitar again, I've sand it to Malcolm Taylor to >> be CLA and recoated and I've loved the performance on my first test >> pictures: >> >> http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=808600 >> >> Do you agree this opinion? > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >