Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/20

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Using 60mm filter size lenses
From: lucien <director@ubi.edu>
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 21:16:50 +0200
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Peter Shier wrote:

> I tried a Summilux-M 75/1.4 on my M6 TTL 0.85, and although it is a
> fantastic lens, I decided to return it because I could not stand the loss of
> the lower right corner of the viewfinder. I was strictly an SLR person
> before this (Nikon F3, N80) and losing TTL viewing was one thing, but losing
> a 1/4 of the viewfinder was a bit much for me.
>
> I am using a Summicron-M 50/2 now and loving it (amazingly sharp) but I'd
> also like to try a Noctilux. I am afraid of the same problem with its 60mm
> filter size. Am I missing something here, or is this just something that you
> all live with?

Try to shot both eyes open.
Easier with your 0,85 than with a 0,72 or 0,58 by the way.

Lucien
In reply to: Message from "Peter Shier" <pshier@mindspring.com> ([Leica] Using 60mm filter size lenses)