[Leica] Re: Tri-Elmar

[DavidS8451@aol.com]

Hi Kam,
I bought myself a Tri-Elmar for Christmas which I wanted to use for winter 
hiking this year.  I had the same problem with the framelines that you 
described.  Eventually the 28/90mm framelines never engaged at all, with the 
50/75mm lines remaining in place.  I returned that lens (thanks to Pat McKee) 
and received a replacement -- same problem.  In fact, after that second 
Tri-Elmar, the framelines for the 28/90mm lenses would not come up at all on 
my M6 with either the 90 or the 28 mounted.  That was it for me.  I returned 
the Tri-Elmar and opted instead for the 35-70mm/f4 R zoom for my R6.2.  One 
of these days I'll have to send the M6 to NJ for repair.  
I liked the idea of the Tri-Elmar very much, and I was hoping to use it 
extensively for outdoor shooting when I wanted to travel light.  But at such 
a cost (I bought it new), I just couldn't stand the problems.
Be careful that you don't screw up your M6!
Dave Schaller
Newton, MA


In a message dated 2/24/0 4:31:17 AM, you wrote:

>Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2000 12:05:13 +0800
>From: "Kam" <kamm@netvigator.com>
>Subject: [Leica] Re: Tri-Elmar
>
>Hi,
>
>I have a quesiton about the Tri-Elmar ("3E").
>
>I got a boxed hard-to-tell-from-new one at a good price (less than $1,300).
>I'm very happy with it save that it does not automatically trigger the 50mm
>framelines if I turn it from 28mm to 50mm (works OK in all other stops).  I
>originally thought that it was due to a defect in the particular lens but
>after trying a new 3E (an authorised dealer was kind enough to let me try it
>in his shop) it seems to me that the problem has more to do with the little
>spring in the 3E (if you look into the rear mount you'll see the spring).
>It is just too strong for my M6 that the coupling device in the mount of the
>body cannot pull the len's lever back when one turns from 28mm to 50mm.  I
>guess my M6 is not prepared for the 3E.  Have any members encountered the
>same problem?  Any comments or advice?
>
>BTW, I do love the lens and find it a great travelling partner.  In low
>light situations I still need my Summilux but when working outdoors the 3E
>is a real performer.  There are occasions that I may lose a few shots if I
>have to change lenses.  Optically I'm not in a position to make any
>scientific comment but so far I can have no justificable complaint about the
>lens.
>
>Regards,
>Kam
>