Perspectics Posted November 24, 2007 Share #21 Posted November 24, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) The 50 can be collapsed, but the 90 Elmar can NOT be, at least not fully as per Leica's Manual on the compatiable lens list, and me, as I have one and love it, but will not go fully into my M8. I am talking about the 90mm 1:4 Makro-Elmar which I own. It can be fully collapsed when mounted on my M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cme4brain Posted November 24, 2007 Share #22 Posted November 24, 2007 I have been going through this entire forum looking for a reason not to buy an M8 and whilst I have found plenty of reasons not to buy one, the overriding feeling I get is that, for the most part, real users of the camera are blown away by image quality and would heartily recommend it.Am I right? I have a couple of lenses; a 28 elmarit third version (made in canada) and a 1998 50mm elmar. Try as I might I cannot find a definitive answer concerning the collapsing of the elmar into an M8 body. Does anyone really know the answer; can you or can't you? I will be travelling over a period of months and am planning on doing it light; M8 and a couple of lenses plus a ricoh grd or 2 as back up(s) although I am hoping the M8 will hold up for the duration. Your comments would be appreciated. Cheers, Jon Jon Lister Photographer Welcome to the forum, ignore the hyper-religious LeicaNuts (who worship at the Alter of Leica as if no other equipment exists) and the trolls, and you will benefit from this forum. The M8 is an exceptional photographic tool; it is the best in some areas, and not the best in others. But I have never regretted the $ 12,000 I have spent so far for a hobby, and I have not had even so much as one problem wth the camera. Accept the limitations of a rangefinder camera with prime (non-zoom) lenses, and you have one of the best picture taking tools on the planet, for what it was designed for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondipix Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share #23 Posted November 28, 2007 Thanks everyone for your comments. I will look forward to letting you all know how I get on - with the M8 and my travels.. Cheers, Jon Jon Lister Photographer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscartt8 Posted December 1, 2007 Share #24 Posted December 1, 2007 Hi All M8 users, i having one M6ttl and recently wanting to purchase a M8 (used one most likely cos usd$4400 can have it). I saw someone talking 2nd version of M8 body was produced in January 2007, with old body produced late 2006 which Leica rcalled for repaired I need comments whether a NEW body makes big differences when i about to look for an used M8? thanks scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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