[Leica] First it was 50 first, now it could be what 50

[frank.dernie at btinternet.com (FRANK DERNIE)]

I believe any of the collapsible lenses will damage
the meter arm in a M5, I certainly wouldnot risk it.
Frank

 --- Jeffery Smith <jls@runbox.com> wrote: > I just
got my collapsible 50/2 Summicron back from
> John Van Stelten after a 
> polish and recoat of the front element. Looks like
> new. This lens does not 
> seem to collapse deeply into the body. Is it safe to
> use with an M5? Both 
> are chrome and I'd like to put the lens on that
> body.
> 
> Jeffery
> 
> 
> At 01:45 PM 5/20/2004, you wrote:
> >The close focusing limit is frustrating with all M
> lenses. Great
> >cameras. Great glass. But that is a real draw back
> - particularly when
> >working with wides.
> >
> >B. D.
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From:
> lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org
>
>[mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org]
> On Behalf Of
> >Robert Palmieri
> >Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 2:28 PM
> >To: lug@leica-users.org
> >Subject: [Leica] First it was 50 first, now it
> could be what 50
> >
> >
> >Folks -
> >
> >This collapsible 50 with the 21 CV in the bag "just
> in case" has really
> >become my overwhelming favorite for everyday use. 
> However, I must say
> >that the close focussing limit of 1 meter on some
> of the 50's can get
> >frustrating when you're sitting across from people
> at dinner and they do
> >something snapworthy... especially when you're
> bracing your elbows on
> >the table for slow-speed support.
> >
> >Bob Palmieri
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