Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>> > > Rich: > > I actually asked John Van Stelten in the context of a 35/2,8 Summaron with > goggles: could I use it on my M6 and M4? As I understand it, the > goggle-lenses actuate the 50mm frame on the M3 (and would presumably actuate > the same frame on any other M camera). So you would see the correct outline > usint a goggle lens on other than an M2. But I understood Van Stelten to say > just what was in my last message: a 35mm lens with viewfinder attachment > affixed will not focus accurately except on an M3. 35mm RF Summaron focuses fine on my M4-3 right here right now. VF image size is changed and focusing ACCURACY is decreased (in theory) because of the smaller VF magnification but here on my desk is a M4-2 with RF and a M6 with 35 pre ASPH and they are focused on a test target the same distance away... > P.S. I agree with your assessment of that first 35 Summicron. It's the only > 35 I use on my M cameras. Stopped down, the contrast difference lessens > dramatically. If I really needed available light speed, I'd doubtless get the > ASPH Summilux, but I don't. I make do with the 50 Summilux. > > Seth LaK 9 > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html