pico Posted August 13, 2013 Share #1 Posted August 13, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) The big auction site item # 251314277551 What is it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 13, 2013 Posted August 13, 2013 Hi pico, Take a look here Leaf shutter in Leitz lens?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Michael Hiles Posted August 14, 2013 Share #2 Posted August 14, 2013 I'm no expert but I know that other manufacturers used the Leica thread at various times. Leaf shutters were not common, but not very rare. In fact, Leitz made at least 1 Summicron 50mm with a leaf shutter, I don't know more than that about it. It has appeared on this forum some time back. What this Schneider lens was intended for I don't know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted August 14, 2013 Share #3 Posted August 14, 2013 The revealing detail, imho, is the WELTA writing clearly visible on the front : Welta RF cameras with Xenon did exist and aren't uncommon (see for instance WELTA WELTINI II 24x36 RANGEFINDER XENON 2/50 50mm F2 35mm FOLDABLE 3/13K | eBay) A good mechanical lab could probably take the lens from a Welta and adapt it for a Leica SM... maybe even with a correct RF coupling, even if it is not so clear if the ebay item has this facility, of course very important for a 50mm f2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted August 14, 2013 Share #4 Posted August 14, 2013 Leitz made at least 1 Summicron 50mm with a leaf shutter, I don't know more than that about it.. and also the Elmar on the Leica Compur : Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/210708-leaf-shutter-in-leitz-lens/?do=findComment&comment=2397278'>More sharing options...
jerzy Posted August 14, 2013 Share #5 Posted August 14, 2013 A good mechanical lab could probably take the lens from a Welta and adapt it for a Leica SM... maybe even with a correct RF coupling, even if it is not so clear if the ebay item has this facility, of course very important for a 50mm f2. It looks like home made, lens from Welta or similar in Elmar mount. I remember another eBay seller from Poland who was offering "unusual lenses" in LTM mount, sometimes even based on mounts from FED/Zorki. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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