compatibility with a couple of old M lenses

[jbl]

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I decided to try out a CL and had few questions on M lens compatibility. I’ve read the docs, but they all seem to mention more modern stuff, specifically I’m wondering about the following:

 

• 50mm Summicron DR: I had the near-focus cam ground off by DAG many years ago so I could theoretically use it with my M240 and the Visoflex, but never got around to that. I suspect this one is fine since it doesn’t protrude much (if at all) backwards from the bayonet mount.
• 50mm Summicron type one (SOOIC-M). I assume it will work, but any issues collapsing it while attached to the camera?
• 90mm Macro Elmar. Same question on collapsibility.

 

Thanks,

 

-jbl

[lct]

50/2 DR: No idea sorry

50/2 v1: I don't have one but none of my collapsible 50/2.8 and 90/4 non macro can be collapsed on the camera so i suspect your lens is in the same case.

90/4 macro: no problem.

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[Boojay]

I really like the 50 DR on the CL, my copy is in its original condition and other than the CL only used on M3 which it has been paired with for sixty years, but nice results, can't comment on the others, sorry.

Edited July 17, 2018 by Boojay