lmans Posted October 9, 2020 Share #1 Â Posted October 9, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Did I read some odd webpage posting where the light meter will not work on a M6 or M6TTL if the 28 is attached? thanks, jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 Hi lmans, Take a look here 28mm and light meter. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
a.noctilux Posted October 9, 2020 Share #2  Posted October 9, 2020 Hello Jim, Only the first version of 28mm, this one from Wiki 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! [ ... this lens has a deep intruding back and can't be used with built-in meter, on M5 the lightmeter won't swing in working-position on newer or modified lenses. ]  Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! [ ... this lens has a deep intruding back and can't be used with built-in meter, on M5 the lightmeter won't swing in working-position on newer or modified lenses. ]  ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/314066-28mm-and-light-meter/?do=findComment&comment=4060004'>More sharing options...
wda Posted October 9, 2020 Share #3  Posted October 9, 2020 Hi Jim, your question is often asked and answered by many with their favourite techniques. You will find it very rewarding to use the search panel. My advice, be guided by the histogram and tilt the camera away from any over-bright light sources when metering before reframing your shot. It applies to most wide-angle lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmans Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share #4  Posted October 9, 2020 37 minutes ago, a.noctilux said: Hello Jim, Only the first version of 28mm, this one from Wiki 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! [ ... this lens has a deep intruding back and can't be used with built-in meter, on M5 the lightmeter won't swing in working-position on newer or modified lenses. ]  I am looking at the second version...so sounds like it should be okay~~...thanks, jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted October 9, 2020 Share #5 Â Posted October 9, 2020 14 minutes ago, wda said: histogram The OP is asking about a M6. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted October 9, 2020 Share #6 Â Posted October 9, 2020 At that point I was generalising when advising on my metering method. My main point concerns use of the search box, where he will find a recent discussion applying to M6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 9, 2020 Share #7  Posted October 9, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) 2 hours ago, a.noctilux said: Hello Jim, Only the first version of 28mm, this one from Wiki 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! [ ... this lens has a deep intruding back and can't be used with built-in meter, on M5 the lightmeter won't swing in working-position on newer or modified lenses. ]  +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted October 12, 2020 Share #8  Posted October 12, 2020 On 10/9/2020 at 8:12 AM, lmans said: I am looking at the second version...so sounds like it should be okay~~...thanks, jim Yep - the second version was specifically designed to allow ttl metering, originally with the M5/CL, but works with the M6 and later cameras. From the outside, mounted on a camera, it was intended to look cosmetically similar to the first version, but the back of the lens protrudes into the camera far less, leaving room for the meter to "see" the target on the shutter curtain. The main "tell" is the v.2's much more curved, bubble-like, front glass element. Image also from the forum's Leica Wiki: 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/314066-28mm-and-light-meter/?do=findComment&comment=4061334'>More sharing options...
lmans Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share #9  Posted October 12, 2020 21 hours ago, adan said: Yep - the second version was specifically designed to allow ttl metering, originally with the M5/CL, but works with the M6 and later cameras. From the outside, mounted on a camera, it was intended to look cosmetically similar to the first version, but the back of the lens protrudes into the camera far less, leaving room for the meter to "see" the target on the shutter curtain. The main "tell" is the v.2's much more curved, bubble-like, front glass element. Image also from the forum's Leica Wiki: 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! Good to know....it is a pretty lens to boot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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