M5 28mm lens

[Erna]

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can I mount a 28mm lens without damaging the meter?

 

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[a.noctilux]

Yes of course.

You have hundred(s) choices of 28mm lenses.

Only old 28mm Elmarit lenses, not all only those with protruding optics at rear like one of these:

https://wiki.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/28mm_f/2.8_Elmarit_I = NOT M5 compatible

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from version II, it's fine

https://wiki.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/28mm_f/2.8_Elmarit_II

[a.noctilux]

Nice Big M with some features not found in other Ms.

I like this old discussion, here (link)

I add obvious info that you do need aux vievfinder for 28mm framing.

a page from Wiki, here (link)

some infos and some dowloads there.

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and the I love thread, 

https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/84399-i-love-my-m5/

Edited August 24, 2024 by a.noctilux

[costa43]

Yes, as per above advice, avoid lenses that have big protruding elements. you also don’t have the framelines but using the whole viewfinder is not too far off. The m5 is a superb user camera with polarising looks and looks are important in the Leica world.