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Is this normal?


Nigel_Meaby

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When attaching a lens to my M8.2 I've noticed it's very tight compared to my film M. With some lenses it's quite a job to get the lens to "click" securely on so that the correct framelines come up. I bought it used but it was virtually new. Is it because the mount is basically new and with use will wear "less tight" or do I have a problem? When I bought it the previous owner hadn't registered it so Leica very kindly provided me with a one and half year passport so if it's a fault, repair would be no problem.

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I found this too. It seems normal - when Leica "tightened" the bright lines, they seemed to tighten the mount as well ;-)

 

Leica M6/ M7 - smooth, easy mounting, no extra effort, no play either.

EPSON R-D1 - smooth, easy mounting, no extra effort, some play (lens can be moved slightly off axis after mounting).

Leica M8.2 - substantially more effort, to click the lens in - some lenses seem to be harder (my 28 Cron is the hardest, to lock, the well used 35 Cron moves into lock easily).

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