Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have mounted my current Elmar-M on the old SOOKY-M (after removing the metal sleeve from inside)and it worked well. It also fit and worked on my Nooky-Hesum, the bayonet flange is the same as the Summar and other lenses that fit the N-H close up adapter. I usually use this setup up at f:8 or 11, the results were fine. Noel John Collier <jbcollier@shaw.ca> wrote: >Hi Alex, > >I know of two other users who just mounted their 50/2.8-M on their >close focusing "eyes" with no problems. You do have to stop the >optical unit down but Leitz originally recommended that too. Anyone >else out there tried it out? > >John Collier > >On Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 02:01 AM, Dr.Alexander.Kraus@gmx.de >wrote: > >> John Collier wrote: >> >>> After all the latest 50/2.8-M will mount in >>> the old accessories after you remove the plastic cover on the optical >>> unit's bayonet. >> >> Yes it will mount, but it is still NOT compatible with the SOOKY-M!! >> The internal bayonet it located at a different distance from the film >> plane >> than with the original 2,8/50. Stupid Leica product developers! :-( >> It is possible to modify a SOOKY-M to give correct rangefinder >> readings with >> the modern Elmar (I have done that) but without modifications, you'll >> get >> unsharp results - even with the lens stopped down! >> BTW, the bayonet cover is made of aluminum, not plastic. I know that >> because >> I filed down the outer edge of the cover so the lens can be fittet on >> the >> SOOKY with the cover in place. > >-- >To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > __________________________________________________________________ The NEW Netscape 7.0 browser is now available. Upgrade now! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html