[Leica] Coding of lenses for use on the M8

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My experience is identical to Gene's.

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Nathan

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On Sep 5, 2013, at 6:27 PM, grduprey at mchsi.com wrote:

> Jeff,
> 
> My non-coded lenses are just that, I have not bothered codeing them even 
> though I have the M8 set for coded lenses.  I have only 2 coded lenses 
> which were coded when I bought them, both wide lenses.  I have not had any 
> issues with the non-coded lenses, and get excellent results from them 
> (35/1.4 pre-Asph, and a 50/2 Summicron).
> 
> Gene
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeffery Smith" <jsmith342 at gmail.com>
> To: "Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>" <lug at leica-users.org>
> Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2013 11:16:27 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
> Subject: [Leica] Coding of lenses for use on the M8
> 
> I would just do a search on the LUG archives for this question, but I 
> cannot get the search function to work on the LUG archive site on any of 
> my computers lately.
> 
> I assume that most of you who use non-coded lenses on your M8 don't send 
> them back to the faculty for a retro fitting. What is the favored method 
> of coding your lenses? Is there an affordable way to do it without using a 
> Sharpie? Chances are, I'll just keep a 35/2 tethered to the M8 most of the 
> time.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Jeffery
> 
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