Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/07/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Two coding options for the ZM 18 from J Milich. A replacement finely machined bronze lens flange (which I bought) or sending him the flange from the lens. With both you end up with coding pits that will work perfectly and permanently with a little paint. On the M8 you need to decide which Leica lens you want to emulate by choosing the version that brings up the compatible frame lines for agreement (even though you don't use the frame lines). You can code as The Wide Angle Tri Elmar (the 18 position on that is the menu default) or the new Super Elmar but you can't interchange the two options. On the M9 the framelines ageement limitation doesn't happen. Remember that on the M8 you want a 24mm finder of course. The Cosina Voigtlander (CV) is perfectly usable andthe best value for casual use really. The Zeiss 25/28 one is superb but expensive and in my opinion the Leica one is optically not as good as that one. Another option is to find the discontinued 21-24-28 Leica finder. No framelines but is compact and versatile. I tthink they were made elsewhere for Leica Camera, if that matters. ZM 18 (on M8) http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman/image/101813580 Super Elmar 18 (on M8) http://www.pbase.com/image/126815103 Cheers Geoff http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman On 24 July 2010 23:34, Vick Ko <vick.ko at sympatico.ca> wrote: > Oh, an unfocused case of GAS is frustrating. > > Yes, the LTM versions from Cosina are dirt cheap, and yes, perhaps best for > usage on the M8 with coded adapters, although may be a nuisance with UV/IR > filters. > > The WATE is looking like the best and cleanest option, although not > cheapest. > > Also, the Zeiss 18mm Biogon is looking really good, although may be tricky > to code. > > ...Vick > > > On 7/24/2010 12:51 AM, red735i at earthlink.net wrote: > >> Finders are separate for the M mount lenses.... they were free with the >> older LTM lenses..... >> >> One disadvantage of the M mounts... they are not 6 bit coded...... and I >> am not sure they CAN BE 6 bit coded..... >> >> A reason to use older LTM technology, and get those coded LTM-M >> adapters.....and save a few bucks.... >> >> Now the UV/IR filters are a whole other problem..... >> >> Vick..why get the Leica 18mm ? Coded, filter available, price not all >> that bad...? >> >> Frank..... >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >