Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/08/22

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 35 Summicron with "eyes" on M2(4,6)?
From: Krechtz@aol.com
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 11:00:49 EDT

In a message dated 8/22/00 3:29:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
pklein@2alpha.net writes:

<< I'm wondering if an old 35
 Summicron with goggles might be a viable solution? >>

It is viable but not optimal.  The goggles add optical distortion and reduce 
light transmission.  I tried using this alternative but ended up selling the 
lens and keeping the non-M3 version.  However, you should try it for 
yourself, if possible.  The trade-offs might not bother you.

Joe Sobel