Summitar 50/2 colapsible into a M8 fully closed?

[fabianoliver]

Advertisement (gone after registration)

Hello all, i would like to know if i can "close" a Summitar 50/2 into the M8 without having problems with the shutter blades.....

Thanks for your opinons

[Advertisement]

The Leica Q3 is available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video and Adorama

[jdlaing]

From the user manual:

• Can be used, but risks damaging the camera
Lenses with retractable tubes can only be used with their tubes extended, i.e. their tubes must never be retracted into the LEICA M8.
This is not the case with the current Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4, whose tube does not protrude into the camera body even when retracted. It can therefore be used without any restrictions.


• Cannot be used:
Hologon 15mm f/8,
Summicron 50mm f/2 with close focusing.
Elmar 90mm f/4 with collapsible tube (production period 1954-1968)

[tommonego@gmail.com]

I have had no problems with my collapsible Summicron, it only protrudes about 6mm when retracted. 

[fabianoliver]

thanks!, i-ll keep on the safe side..

[epand56]

I've always retracted my Elmar 50/2 and Macro-Elmar 90/4 into my M8 and M240 with no problems at all.
The only precaution is to keep them extended  when mounting on the camera.

[cobbu2]

I can unequivocally confirm that the 50/2 Summitar, once mounted, can fully collapse into the M8 and M240. I have a Summitar and successfully collapsed it into both bodies (as I always have with with my Summicron Version 1 and my 50/2.8 Elmar-M).

However, as has already been mentioned, I always attach and remove those lenses fully extended from the body. Once mounted, they can be fully collapsed with no worries.

[Anthony Miller]

Advertisement (gone after registration)

I know this is an old thread but I had similar concerns. I do find it odd that the manual states not to collapse  certain lenses yet mentions that the 21mm Super Angulon can be used but just won't meter (inner projection blocks the meter path). My Super Angulon (allowed on an M8) actually protrudes further than my 50mm f2.8 Elmar (not allowed on an M8). Seems that not extending as far as the Super Angulon would negate any chance of damaging the sensor or front curtain as the Angulon will not itself.

 

[Brilliant Observer]

no worries mate

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!