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innerimager · March 27th, 2008, 07:30 AM

Two questions about the 50 cron, rigid. It is also designated "5 cm" on the lens. What does that mean? Also, it has a lock for infinity focus which I haven't seen on other lenses. Anyone know this history? I have one that lives on my M7 used for B&W. It draws very beautifully, low contrast, very sharp at 2.0, great tonality. I only just got an IR filter for it and will give it a go on the M8. best....Peter

March 27th, 2008, 07:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
innerimager Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: October 23rd, 2006 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 937	Re: 50mm Rigid Summicron or 50mm Summitar for M8? Two questions about the 50 cron, rigid. It is also designated "5 cm" on the lens. What does that mean? Also, it has a lock for infinity focus which I haven't seen on other lenses. Anyone know this history? I have one that lives on my M7 used for B&W. It draws very beautifully, low contrast, very sharp at 2.0, great tonality. I only just got an IR filter for it and will give it a go on the M8. best....Peter