Elpro on Summicron 50 problem

[Harry Brink]

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Since years I have a Leica R electronic with a  R summicron 50 mm.

recent I bought 

 An Elpro Vi b.

The problem is The Elpro does nog screw in The  Summicron 50mm.

what is The solution?

 Greetings Harry

[TomB_tx]

I believe the Elpro was made for the version 1 Summicron R, which had a built-in Series vi (6) filter holder, so the Elpro is designed to screw in to that. The "R" lenses were after the change to 55mm filters. While it might (I doubt it) be possible to find a 55mm to Series 6 filter adapter, I'm sure that would space the Elpro too far in front of the lens.

I think Leica's solution was the Macro Elmarit 60mm f2.8 lens, which is very usable as a normal lens and close-up lens.

[masjah]

If I recall correctly, with the later E55 50mm lens, you need the Elpro 1 and Elpro 2 filters (not the earlier Series type. I used to use these, and they worked very well. I sold them when I bought the App Macro Elmarit 100/2.8.

[jaapv]

3 hours ago, TomB_tx said:

I believe the Elpro was made for the version 1 Summicron R, which had a built-in Series vi (6) filter holder, so the Elpro is designed to screw in to that. The "R" lenses were after the change to 55mm filters. While it might (I doubt it) be possible to find a 55mm to Series 6 filter adapter, I'm sure that would space the Elpro too far in front of the lens.

I think Leica's solution was the Macro Elmarit 60mm f2.8 lens, which is very usable as a normal lens and close-up lens.

Leica did offer an upgrade to e55 from series 6, but that expired a couple of decades ago.