Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/01

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Subject: Re: 40mm Summicron-C
From: Stephen <cameras@jetlink.net>
Date: Fri, 01 Aug 1997 18:45:21 -0700
 
Robert Sharp wrote:

> What is the word on using the 40mm (made for the CL) on an M-series?
> Aside
> from lacking specific frame-lines, does it perform up to the name
> "Summicron"?
>  It is extremely compact. I saw one reference to its being a great
> snapshot
> lens, but another reference implied the M's focusing cam does not work
> real
> precisely with it. Rumor? Fact? Significance? Many TIA.

I cover the CL and lens compatibility at my site,
http:\\cameraquest.com\leicacl.htm

I have always got great results with all the 40/2's, whether Leica,
Minolta, or for the later CLE.

Stephen Gandy