Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Alex, I know of two other users who just mounted their 50/2.8-M on their close focusing "eyes" with no problems. You do have to stop the optical unit down but Leitz originally recommended that too. Anyone else out there tried it out? John Collier On Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 02:01 AM, Dr.Alexander.Kraus@gmx.de wrote: > John Collier wrote: > >> After all the latest 50/2.8-M will mount in >> the old accessories after you remove the plastic cover on the optical >> unit's bayonet. > > Yes it will mount, but it is still NOT compatible with the SOOKY-M!! > The internal bayonet it located at a different distance from the film > plane > than with the original 2,8/50. Stupid Leica product developers! :-( > It is possible to modify a SOOKY-M to give correct rangefinder > readings with > the modern Elmar (I have done that) but without modifications, you'll > get > unsharp results - even with the lens stopped down! > BTW, the bayonet cover is made of aluminum, not plastic. I know that > because > I filed down the outer edge of the cover so the lens can be fittet on > the > SOOKY with the cover in place. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html