Lou Gemunden Posted June 20, 2014 Share #1  Posted June 20, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi All!  I'm hoping someone can clarify a question that I'm sure many of you will know the answer to--or direct me towards an already existing thread.  I recently purchased a Summicron 50mm lens from KEH as well as a Summicron 35mm, neither of which came with the proper retaining ring. I was told at the Leica store to purchase Series VI 14160 rings, and have done so.  The problem: I would like to use a 62mm filter on these lenses but cannot figure out which initial step up ring will fit into the lenses--39mm, 41mm or 44mm? There is a lot of conflicting information out there about series adapters and so forth, and since I won't have the retaining rings for a couple weeks I would like to be able to confidently purchase step up rings without having to wait and then measure the actual diameter. Thoughts?  Many thank!  Lou   (The 50mm is from 1969, and the 35mm from 1970, I believe) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 Hi Lou Gemunden, Take a look here Summicron 50mm and 35mm filter problem. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jaapv Posted June 20, 2014 Share #2 Â Posted June 20, 2014 39 mm. You will block your viewfinder somewhat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Gemunden Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share #3 Â Posted June 21, 2014 Thanks for the reply! Would you mind clarifying the "block viewfinder" portion of your response? I'm shooting on a 5d iii.. Â If I were to downsize to a 58mm filter would that help? Â Many thanks, Lou Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted June 21, 2014 Share #4 Â Posted June 21, 2014 Sounds like these must be Summicron-R lenses for SLR, not the "normal" rangefinder M models? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shac Posted June 21, 2014 Share #5 Â Posted June 21, 2014 Sounds like these must be Summicron-R lenses for SLR, not the "normal" rangefinder M models? Yes it does - if so what versions of these 2 lenses? Use the serial numbers and go here to find out - this also tells you the filter diameters you need to start with http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/R_Lenses_x_Focal_Length Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Gemunden Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share #6 Â Posted June 23, 2014 Hi All, and thanks for the responses! Â A little clarification: I looked online through the recommended link and believe I have accurately found the lenses I own: Â Summicron - R 1:2/35 Leitz Canada, 2693585, 1974, 2cam, Series VII Â Summicron - R 1:2/50 Leitz Wetzlar, 2358501, 1969m Series VI Â This is a little strange, however, given that I was told at the Leica store in Berlin that my lenses were both Series VI, and that I needed two 14160 retaining rings, so either the store clerk made a mistake or I haven't found the right versions of my lenses--but I think it's probably the latter.. Â Anyways, so in order to get my 35mm to a normal 58mm filter size I need to purchase a 14161 retaining ring and then use a step up ring from 54-58mm--is this correct, or is the retaining ring unnecessary? Â And likewise, will a 39-58mm step up ring work in the 50mm cron? I am hoping to use the lenses on a Canon 5D Mark III, and was previously using a Leitax adapter but have been having issues focusing to infinity and will be trying out Fotodiox adapters next... : ( Â Thanks again for all the help! Â Cheers, Lou Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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