Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/02/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Feb 10, 2014, at 3:47 PM, Geoff Hopkinson <hopsternew at gmail.com> wrote: > That really highlights different thinking or language on the topic I guess. > Henning isn't happy with my description 'adventurous' ;-) > By that I meant, if you are wrong there is just some potential for damage > and opinions aren't guarantees! > To be pedantic then; if the retracted lens protrusion rearward does not > contact the internal chamber or shutter mechanism or cam roller and you > always fit and remove the lens while carefully maintaining it perpendicular > to the opening then there is no potential issue. If the dimensions are > close and you are occasionally less than perfect in handling then it is > possible to catch on one of those surfaces. > Or you can tape or zip-tie the lens extended as Leica recommends and avoid > any possibility of contacting the interior of your camera body when fitting > or removing the lens. I measured, the tolerances are so close that, wtf, I won't be adventurous... s > > > Cheers > Geoff > http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman > > > On 11 February 2014 08:51, Steve Barbour <steve.barbour at gmail.com> > wrote: > >> >> On Feb 10, 2014, at 2:21 PM, Henning Wulff <henningw at archiphoto.com> >> wrote: >> >>> This has nothing to do with 'adventurous'. >>> >>> Measure it and you will KNOW. >>> >>> I've shot with the Heliar (Tom Abrahamsson's) on the M8, and don't >> recall any problems. >> >> >> no problems with the M8 or M9 but unknown for the M 240....measurements >> are very ! close, if they are a tiny bit off you will eat your words... so >> be extremely careful, my solution, tape and a rubber band, lock the lens >> fully extended... >> >> better safe than sorry >> >> >> s >> >> >> >> >>> If you give me a couple of days I'll be able to re-check for you, if you >> wish. I've also mounted and retracted a large variety of collapsible >> lenses, except for the old 90 Elmar. I'd measure that one before I >> retracted it as it sticks a long way in. >>> >>> However, the old Super Angulon f/3.4 fits and doesn't interfere with the >> shutter, and neither does the even more protruding Hologon. I've shot a >> bit >> with it on the M240, and while there is rather severe vignetting, that is >> really the only issue. >>> >>> Henning >>> >>> >>> >>> On 2014-02-10, at 1:24 PM, Geoff Hopkinson <hopsternew at gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Well there's the thing Steve! Has anyone ever tried? Some people report >>>> carefully retracting collapsible lenses into Leica bodies without >> problems. >>>> Leica themselves say don't do it (with their own designs). I have never >>>> seen the lens myself. >>>> I guess if you owned one and were feeling adventurous you could try? >>>> Personally I would not. You might try asking Stephen Gandy at >> Cameraquest? >>>> If you don't own one but are considering it for its very compact >> properties >>>> for carrying, you might look at the little Summarit or the Elmar M 50 >>>> (which can be collapsed safely). I think that Lluis still has one for >> sale >>>> by the way. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Cheers >>>> Geoff >>>> http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman >>>> >>>> >>>> On 11 February 2014 00:27, Steve Barbour <steve.barbour at gmail.com> >> wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> Steve Barbour >>>>> >>>>> On Feb 9, 2014, at 11:53 PM, Geoff Hopkinson <hopsternew at gmail.com> >> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Camera Quest reported that it could be collapsed safely into the M8 & >> M9 >>>>> but advised caution. >>>>> Isn't this a very rare lens? I had read of a run of 600 world wide. >>>>> >>>>> Very rare, can I use one safely on the M 240? >>>>> >>>>> thanks Geoff >>>>> >>>>> s >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Cheers >>>>> Geoff >>>>> http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On 10 February 2014 16:46, Steve Barbour <steve.barbour at gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Compatible? Problems? >>>>>> >>>>>> many thanks, >>>>>> >>>>>> steve >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> Steve Barbour >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>> >>> >>> Henning Wulff >>> henningw at archiphoto.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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