Aussierob78 Posted October 28, 2022 Share #1 Posted October 28, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Looking at a 50mm elmar-m f2.8 today, just want to confirm I can collapse it on my MP without the risk of damage? I know there's issues with some digital cameras, and I'm pretty sure it will be ok... Just looking for confirmation Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shirubadanieru Posted October 29, 2022 Share #2 Posted October 29, 2022 59 minutes ago, Aussierob78 said: Looking at a 50mm elmar-m f2.8 today, just want to confirm I can collapse it on my MP without the risk of damage? I know there's issues with some digital cameras, and I'm pretty sure it will be ok... Just looking for confirmation Totally ok! Even on digital bodies never had an issue. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiggiGun Posted October 29, 2022 Share #3 Posted October 29, 2022 The "issues" concerns the M5 in general and some older lenses such as a Super - Angulon. For the 50mm Elmar, No problem Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junix Posted October 29, 2022 Share #4 Posted October 29, 2022 3 hours ago, Aussierob78 said: Looking at a 50mm elmar-m f2.8 today, just want to confirm I can collapse it on my MP without the risk of damage? I know there's issues with some digital cameras, and I'm pretty sure it will be ok... Just looking for confirmation The only thing you have to be worried about is to mount the lens on the camera while it is fully extended.. then you can collapse it. This lens is an amazing little gem that doesn't cost a fortune compared to most other Leica lenses. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 29, 2022 Share #5 Posted October 29, 2022 11 hours ago, shirubadanieru said: Totally ok! Even on digital bodies never had an issue. Depends on digital bodies. The Elmar-M 50/2.8 cannot be collapsed on the digital CL. And even on M bodies, it is advised to mount and unmount the lens in extended position to avoid hitting the roller cam with the tube of the lens. Never seen such advice for film M's though i don't know why given that the bottom of the tube is very close to the roller cam. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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