Unmounting Canon 0.95 from Leica body

[Giulio Zanni]

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I find it very difficult to unmount the Canon 0.95 from my M-D. The lens barrel is covering the release button and I have to use something like a pen clip to push the release button on the camera body. Anybody using other techniques?

 

Thanks, Giulio

[pico]

I find it very difficult to unmount the Canon 0.95 from my M-D. The lens barrel is covering the release button and I have to use something like a pen clip to push the release button on the camera body. Anybody using other techniques?

 

I have had four Canon 0.95 lenses converted to our M bodies. They all have the same dismounting issue. The solution is just what you described - a thin piece to insert into the gap to push the unlock button.

 

Sorry but it is the only solution.

 

Regardless, it is a small inconvenience to tolerate using that marvelous lens! Enjoy.

Edited September 14, 2017 by pico

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[Ecar]

A toothpick works for me.

[NB23]

A penny, a dime, a key, a credit card, the tip of my shoelaces...

[Frase]

the solution is get a canon 7

[jto555]

Any photos taken with the lens? I can feel my GAS starting again...

[spydrxx]

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I had mine custom adapted for use on my M4 by Ken Ruth. Removing it from the body was a real pain in the tail, and its wide open performance, IMHO, wasn't that great, although stopped down a little significantly improved its sharpness. After about 1- years use I sold it for a Noctilux, which was a much better lens and a lot easier to manipulate...plus it didn't block the viewfinder anywhere near as much. I'd say forget the GAS for this lens and go for other better choices.

[jarit]

A penny, a dime, a key, a credit card, the tip of my shoelaces...

Credit card is good and always available.

[Giulio Zanni]

Many thanks for your feedback

[Wonzo]

Not to forget, that it might also work with a finger. This is the way, It works for my part. Helpful is also a longer fingernail.

[NB23]

My copy is outstanding wide open. Accurate and beautiful.

[Exodies]

With none of the renowned Canon bleed?

[NB23]

With none of the renowned Canon bleed?

What's that?

[Exodies]

A breakdown of nanocontrast

[NB23]

A breakdown of nanocontrast

Oh, you mean the Median-nano contrast? Yes a little bit, but still lovely.

[NB23]

The canon definitely lacks Delta contrast but that's the charm of it.

[pico]

When I used the Canon 50mm f/0.95 for newspaper work nobody cared a bit about its rendering. I got the shots when flash was prohibited. Today I still like it for all its flaws. Every photo reminds me of the tens-of-thousands of dollars in my retirement fund rather than of a hunk of Leica glass on the shelf.

Edited September 19, 2017 by pico

[Ecar]

Not to forget, that it might also work with a finger. This is the way, It works for my part. Helpful is also a longer fingernail.

 

I just realised that this is indeed much easier when mounting it on the M10 due to the slightly protruding lens mount. No need for particularly long nails either...