Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/05/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jeffery, Congratulations on the acquisition of the Summitar. I'm sure that you will enjoy it. One word of caution. There is a small groove in the barrel that keeps the lens from rotating when it is unlocked. I have seen a few lenses where the lens has been twisted too hard while unlocked, and the pawl that rides the groove has marked the barrel. Treat it with respect. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeffery Smith" <jsmith342@cox.net> To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 6:59 PM Subject: [Leica] 50/2 Summitar LTM > Just got a 50/2 Summitar from Sandy Ritz. And it appears to be okay to use > with my Canon 7 (nothing hitting any baffles). I was a bit surprised that > the front element unscrews(!) Haven't seen that in any lens other than my > father's Retina. > > Should be a fine lens for FP4+ and PMK Pyro, or with BW400CN. > > Jeffery Smith > New Orleans, LA > http://www.400tx.com > http://400tx.blogspot.com/ > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >