Can the Leitz 135 and 200 Hektor Lenses be used on the M8

[algaesnaps]

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Has anyone any experience in using the Hektor 135 and 200 Lenses on the M8?

 

I am a telephoto fan and advice on using these lenses would be greatly appreciated. 

 

Many thanks!

[RexS]

Hello,

 

I have used the 135mm Elmar on the M8, the Hektor should work as well.  The screw-in 1.4X magnifier is very helpful in focusing.  Although there are no frame lines for 135mm but the focusing patch approximates the field of  view.

 

I think you mean the 125mm Hektor or 200mm Telyt?  Both are dedicated to the visoflex system and can be used with the M8.  

 

I hope this helps.

 

Rex.

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[fotograf-e]

I tried using my Hektor lens the other day. I just use the actual focus area as the framing guide. Granted you get a little more but it's a good start point.

[fiftyonepointsix]

135mm focal length is not popular with rangefinder users these days, prices tend to be low for used ones.

 

Spring 2015 by fiftyonepointsix, on Flickr

 

I use the 135/2.8 Tele-Elmarit with "goggles" for the M8. The lens brings up the 90mm framelines and the "goggles" change them to a 135mm field-of-view. I picked this lens up in a trade, have seen ones similar condition (Mint-) for ~$300.