Docderm Posted October 14, 2016 Share #1 Posted October 14, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, All: I am a new owner of a used lens. Can anyone help me find a copy of the original manual? There is an original one for sale for $35 on Ebay but I would be happy with a photocopy or pdf. Thanks DocDerm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 Hi Docderm, Take a look here Need instruction manual for Leica Tri-Elmar 28-35-50mm. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
otho Posted October 14, 2016 Share #2 Posted October 14, 2016 http://www.summilux.net/m_system/images/TriElmar.pdf Maybe it helps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docderm Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted October 14, 2016 Thanks for suggestion, but I am hoping to find the actual instruction manual present in the box with the lens when originally sold. So, if you happen to have the manual I would greatly appreciate a copy. Either a faxed photocopy, a PDF, or a scanned version would be great. Have a good day! DocDerm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docderm Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted October 14, 2016 Otho, thanks for the link. While this link shows the data info sheet for the lens with charts about the lens, I am still missing the actual Tri-Elmar MATE 28-35-50mm instruction manual for how to use the lens. Question: Could it be that there never was an instruction manual packaged in the original Leica box with the lens? Does anyone know? Thanks DocDerm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted October 14, 2016 Share #5 Posted October 14, 2016 Thanks for suggestion, but I am hoping to find the actual instruction manual present in the box with the lens when originally sold. Bone up on your search skills, Doc. Here's one. Ain't free. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docderm Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted October 14, 2016 Hi, Pico: Please see first my first message above.... Since I am not interested in a "collector's item" I do not feel I need an original which indeed is rather expensive. I would be quite satisfied with just a pdf or a fax or any other kind of copy. It is the information in the manual I seek, not an original copy of the manual. Thanks to anyone who can help out. DocDerm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted October 14, 2016 Share #7 Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, Pico: Please see first my first message above.... Since I am not interested in a "collector's item" I do not feel I need an original which indeed is rather expensive. I would be quite satisfied with just a pdf or a fax or any other kind of copy. It is the information in the manual I seek, not an original copy of the manual. Thanks to anyone who can help out. DocDerm The price is reasonable, and if sometime in the future you wish to sell the lens, you will certainly recover the money for the instructions. Oversight: Sorry. Welcome to the group. You are in good company here. Edited October 14, 2016 by pico Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted October 15, 2016 Share #8 Posted October 15, 2016 Haven't downloaded this, but you may choose to.... http://www.retrevo.com/support/Leica-Tri-Elmar-M-28-35-50-mm-f%2F4-ASPH-manual/id/529ci673/t/2/ Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docderm Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted October 15, 2016 Thanks, Jeff S This seems to be the data sheet describing the optical qualities of the lens rather than the owner instruction manual telling you how to use the lens. So, thank you for your suggestion but the search goes on. Basic question: does anyone who bought one of these lenses new recall whether or not there was any instruction manual packed inside the box with the lens? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted October 15, 2016 Share #10 Posted October 15, 2016 Basic question: does anyone who bought one of these lenses new recall whether or not there was any instruction manual packed inside the box with the lens? According to the link I sent you, Yes the instructions were provided with the lens. Spend a couple $ and buy it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted October 15, 2016 Share #11 Posted October 15, 2016 Post number 2 is a link to the manual that came with the lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docderm Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share #12 Posted October 15, 2016 Jdlaing: Thanks for your suggestion. I wish that you were right however I think you may be mistaken. The document you indicate does not look like the "instruction manual" pointed out by Pico as http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEICA-TRI-ELMAR-M-28-35-50mm-F4-ASPH-LENS-INSTRUCTION-MANUAL-/201689215238?hash=item2ef59d3106:g:Mt8AAOSwBnVW9Iey&rmvSB=true So....maybe there is someone out there who can send me a copy of the instruction manual? Thanks DocDerm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted October 15, 2016 Share #13 Posted October 15, 2016 Jdlaing: Thanks for your suggestion. I wish that you were right however I think you may be mistaken. The document you indicate does not look like the "instruction manual" pointed out by Pico as http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEICA-TRI-ELMAR-M-28-35-50mm-F4-ASPH-LENS-INSTRUCTION-MANUAL-/201689215238?hash=item2ef59d3106:g:Mt8AAOSwBnVW9Iey&rmvSB=true So....maybe there is someone out there who can send me a copy of the instruction manual? Thanks DocDerm It matches mine that came with the lens exactly. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted October 15, 2016 Share #14 Posted October 15, 2016 Docderm do you really need instructions? Assuming that you are familiar with Leica M-mount lenses, you have only three controls; focusing, aperture and focal length. The latter must always be set precisely. You can't set intermediate focal lengths. If your lens has not been coded, it is worthwhile considering doing so. Spend a little time searching the forum for other user's experiences. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonPB Posted October 15, 2016 Share #15 Posted October 15, 2016 Thanks, Jeff S ... the owner instruction manual telling you how to use the lens. I think you might find the information you want in the camera owner manual, which covers the use of M lenses generally with each particular body. There are also some brochures available at the Internet Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20060212221219/http://www.leica-camera.com/produkte/msystem/objektive/pdf/index_e.html Hope this helps, Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted October 15, 2016 Share #16 Posted October 15, 2016 Thanks, Jeff S This seems to be the data sheet describing the optical qualities of the lens rather than the owner instruction manual telling you how to use the lens. So, thank you for your suggestion but the search goes on. Basic question: does anyone who bought one of these lenses new recall whether or not there was any instruction manual packed inside the box with the lens? You're looking for something that doesn't exist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docderm Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share #17 Posted October 15, 2016 Hi, Jdlaing: I think what I am looking for a copy of is exactly the document iPico and I have found at EBAY: http://www.ebay.com/...9Iey&rmvSB=true I would be quite content with a photocopy, fax, scanned, pdf version of the instruction manual. Anyone can provide it? Thanks DocDerm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted October 16, 2016 Share #18 Posted October 16, 2016 Hi, Jdlaing: I think what I am looking for a copy of is exactly the document iPico and I have found at EBAY: http://www.ebay.com/...9Iey&rmvSB=true I would be quite content with a photocopy, fax, scanned, pdf version of the instruction manual. Anyone can provide it? Thanks DocDerm It is the same manual as post #2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 16, 2016 Share #19 Posted October 16, 2016 It is a copy of this manual the OP is looking for. I don't have one myself sorry. 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/265500-need-instruction-manual-for-leica-tri-elmar-28-35-50mm/?do=findComment&comment=3129405'>More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted October 16, 2016 Share #20 Posted October 16, 2016 It is a copy of this manual the OP is looking for. I don't have one myself sorry. Mate_manual_cover.jpg That is the manual in post #2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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