Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/27

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Late & Early 50/2 DR on M6
From: "Roy Zartarian" <royzart@connix.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 18:56:37 +0000
 
Setting the 50/2 NF Summicron at infinity for mounting on early M6 
bodies is mandatory.  The 1987 "Handbook of the Leica System" (i.e. 
Leitz catalog) notes for the M6: "50 mm Summicron f/2 with near 
focusing device must be set to infinity when the lens is changed." 

On 27 Feb 98 at 13:29, Stephen wrote:


> SO, at least for the sample lenses in question, both versions will
> work fine on a late M6, just so long as you remember to mount and
> dismount the lens when it's focused at infinity.   Not sure yet if
> this would hold true with an early M6.
> 
   Roy C. Zartarian
   http://www.connix.com/~royzart
   "A prophet is not without honor except in his
    own land and among his own people"

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