50mm Summicron f2.0 question

andit · 01/28/07, 01:54 PM

Hi all,

While I'm still patiently waiting for my M8 to arrive, by the time it actually gets to SA it'll probably be an M9, I downloaded the instruction manual. In the manual it states quite clearly that the 50mm Summicron f2.0 with close focusing can not be used with the M8. Does this refer to the lens that is being currently manufactured, or does this refer to a past/"historical" lens? I ordered a 50mm cron with the M8, if it can not be used then I'll have to change my order.

Your help and ideas would be greatly welcomed

Andreas

Peter41951 · 01/28/07, 01:56 PM

Andreas

You'll be fine with the current 50mm.

carstenw · 01/28/07, 02:01 PM

The manual refers to a historical model. I think this may be the same lens also referred to as the dual-range Summicron. Perhaps someone can confirm this.

DaveEP · 01/28/07, 02:06 PM

My 50/Cron dates from around 1984, and it works fine

fuchs · 01/28/07, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carstenw

The manual refers to a historical model. I think this may be the same lens also referred to as the dual-range Summicron. Perhaps someone can confirm this.

Yes Carsten, they are referring to the Dual-Range Summicron, produced from 1956 to 1968 in ca. 56000 pieces, code name SOMNI.

Best,

Ed

carstenw · 01/28/07, 10:16 PM

It seems to be well-liked:

Classic Camera Lenses ?` Leica Summicron 50mm f2 (ƒ‰ƒCƒJ ƒYƒ~ƒNƒ?ƒ“50mm f2)

Why can it not be used with the M8? The glasses?

lct · 01/29/07, 12:00 AM

Yes it's the Summicron 'dual range' (DR) or 'close focusing'.
Looks like it touches something when focussed at infinity.
See:
http://www.leica-camera-user.com/dig...html#post87463

01/28/07, 01:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
andit Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 12/15/06 Location: Windhoek, Namibia Posts: 386	50mm Summicron f2.0 question Hi all, While I'm still patiently waiting for my M8 to arrive, by the time it actually gets to SA it'll probably be an M9, I downloaded the instruction manual. In the manual it states quite clearly that the 50mm Summicron f2.0 with close focusing can not be used with the M8. Does this refer to the lens that is being currently manufactured, or does this refer to a past/"historical" lens? I ordered a 50mm cron with the M8, if it can not be used then I'll have to change my order. Your help and ideas would be greatly welcomed Andreas

01/28/07, 01:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Peter41951 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 10/24/06 Location: London SW Posts: 650	Re: 50mm Summicron f2.0 question Andreas You'll be fine with the current 50mm. __________________ Peter

01/28/07, 02:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
carstenw Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 05/15/06 Location: Berlin Posts: 4,054	Re: 50mm Summicron f2.0 question The manual refers to a historical model. I think this may be the same lens also referred to as the dual-range Summicron. Perhaps someone can confirm this. __________________ Carsten Leica M8 Lens Codes Through the Lens Darkly

01/28/07, 02:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
DaveEP Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 10/22/06 Location: York Posts: 463	Re: 50mm Summicron f2.0 question My 50/Cron dates from around 1984, and it works fine

01/28/07, 10:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
carstenw Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 05/15/06 Location: Berlin Posts: 4,054	Re: 50mm Summicron f2.0 question It seems to be well-liked: Classic Camera Lenses ?` Leica Summicron 50mm f2 (ƒ‰ƒCƒJ ƒYƒ~ƒNƒ?ƒ“50mm f2) Why can it not be used with the M8? The glasses? __________________ Carsten Leica M8 Lens Codes Through the Lens Darkly

01/29/07, 12:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
lct Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 01/04/04 Posts: 2,156	Re: 50mm Summicron f2.0 question Yes it's the Summicron 'dual range' (DR) or 'close focusing'. Looks like it touches something when focussed at infinity. See: http://www.leica-camera-user.com/dig...html#post87463

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