Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/31

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Subject: [Leica] Re: 75mm summilux
From: Ken Wilcox <wilcox@tir.com>
Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 15:39:09 -0500

It will focus just fine but the depth of field is very narrow when used
close and/or wide open. You must be careful not to wobble back and forth as
you shoot.

Ken Wilcox


At 2:28 -0500 1/31/0, a fine scholar, RGKEG@aol.com wrote:

>I have an M6 TTL .72 and am thinking of purchasing a 75mm summilux.  I have
>heard focus is difficult with this lens/magnification combination.  Is this
>serious enough to steer clear of the lens?  I would be using it quite a bit,
>and not primarily wide open...although I do want and need the speed.
>
>One person suspected their rangefinder was slightly out of adjustment,
>although did mention some difficulty nonetheless.
>
>Any advice would be appreciated.


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