Svassh Posted October 21, 2016 Share #1 Â Posted October 21, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) I bought a type 3 mfg in Germany from 1969-1979. Lens is very sharp on my M8, not sure I like the loooong focus throw bur I do like the results. Â I was thinking to 6 bit code the lens by hand using one of the templates I have found online or buy a 6 bit flange from China. Â The problem I see is two fold, the rear flange only has 5 screws (it seems most have 6) and one of the screws is right in the middle of where the code would be painted? Â Anyone know how to solve this? I have seen this lens listed as one that Leica will code for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lct Posted October 22, 2016 Share #2  Posted October 22, 2016 Summicron 50/2 v3 (11817) is indeed codable by Leica but its flange is thicker than those of later versions so i don't know if replacement codable flanges can be found in China or elsewhere 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/265725-summicron-50mm-f2-type-iii-11817-6-bit-question/?do=findComment&comment=3133207'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted October 22, 2016 Share #3 Â Posted October 22, 2016 I bought a type 3 mfg in Germany from 1969-1979. Lens is very sharp on my M8, not sure I like the loooong focus throw bur I do like the results. Â I was thinking to 6 bit code the lens by hand using one of the templates I have found online or buy a 6 bit flange from China. Â The problem I see is two fold, the rear flange only has 5 screws (it seems most have 6) and one of the screws is right in the middle of where the code would be painted? Â Anyone know how to solve this? I have seen this lens listed as one that Leica will code for you. If you Dremel and code yourself yo can paint over the screw, if Leica codes it they will use a flange on which the screw is skipped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamboat Posted November 6, 2016 Share #4 Â Posted November 6, 2016 Where the screw is, is black when coded. So there's a black-headed screw there. All five screws are installed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted November 23, 2016 Share #5 Â Posted November 23, 2016 Little reason to code a 50. Â Don`t muck it up. Â 35 & wider benefit for coding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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