Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Am I dreaming, or isn't it true that it focuses that close, but ceases to be rangefinder coupled at something over two feet? -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of bill harting Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 9:18 AM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] First it was 50 first, now it could be what 50 My 21 3.4SA focusses to 16 inches... I wish I could get closer with my 50 summicron though (without buying a new lens). ----- Original Message ----- From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net> To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 2:45 PM Subject: RE: [Leica] First it was 50 first, now it could be what 50 > The close focusing limit is frustrating with all M lenses. Great > cameras. Great glass. But that is a real draw back - particularly when > working with wides. > > B. D. > > -----Original Message----- > From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org > [mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf > Of Robert Palmieri > Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 2:28 PM > To: lug@leica-users.org > Subject: [Leica] First it was 50 first, now it could be what 50 > > > Folks - > > This collapsible 50 with the 21 CV in the bag "just in case" has > really become my overwhelming favorite for everyday use. However, I > must say that the close focussing limit of 1 meter on some of the 50's > can get frustrating when you're sitting across from people at dinner > and they do something snapworthy... especially when you're bracing > your elbows on the table for slow-speed support. > > Bob Palmieri > _______________________________________________ > 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