marknorton Posted October 17, 2006 Share #1 Posted October 17, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) In the M8 user manual, there's a warning about using collapsible lenses but it says the 90/4 is OK. I'm wondering what the issue is then with the 50/2.8, the lens that breaks the rule of Elmars being f4. I'm slightly disappointed as I had it in mind to build a set of the 28/2.8, 35/2, 50/2.8 and 90/4 as an ultra compact travel set which offers more speed than the Tri-Elmar but I would not want that sinking feeing as I collapsed it without thinking, the lens pressing the shutter back into the sensor, bending the shutter and cracking the sensor cover plate. Does anyone have a picture of the 50/2.8 collapsed? How far back does it extend? [bTW, the M85 is not some secret follow on, it's the product of my inability to type] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 17, 2006 Posted October 17, 2006 Hi marknorton, Take a look here Using the 50/2.8 with the M85. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
cbretteville Posted October 17, 2006 Share #2 Posted October 17, 2006 Mark, It sticks out rather far. I found this shot on popflash.com (hope Tony forgives the repost). A solution offered by a guy on pnet is to find an o-ring that makes the mount stop before it gets to the shutter. He'd done this for his for use on the RD-1. I really like this little lens. - Carl 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! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/7329-using-the-5028-with-the-m85/?do=findComment&comment=71885'>More sharing options...
wattsy Posted October 17, 2006 Share #3 Posted October 17, 2006 The 50/F2.8 is a sweet lens but by the time you've screwed the little hood into place it isn't a great deal more compact than the 50/F2 (which is a very useful stop faster). I ended up selling mine for this reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted October 17, 2006 Author Share #4 Posted October 17, 2006 Thanks Carl, that's interesting, I did not realise it protrudes as far as it does into the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted October 17, 2006 Author Share #5 Posted October 17, 2006 The 50/F2.8 is a sweet lens but by the time you've screwed the little hood into place it isn't a great deal more compact than the 50/F2 (which is a very useful stop faster). I ended up selling mine for this reason. That's a good point, Ian. The 50/2 is hardly bulky... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 17, 2006 Share #6 Posted October 17, 2006 The current Elmar 50/2.8 has a somewhat unique character, difficult to explain without trying it. As contrasty as other modern M lenses, very sharp without being clinical, very little flare and a smooth bokeh (f/5.6 in the flower pic below). I protect it with a mere shoelace on the R-D1, so that it may protrude into the body without touching anything. No problem at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 17, 2006 Share #7 Posted October 17, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) 100% crop of the pic above. Guess what the M8 could do... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted October 17, 2006 Share #8 Posted October 17, 2006 What's the hood you're using n the Elmar Lct? One from a 40 'cron-C? - Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 17, 2006 Share #9 Posted October 17, 2006 You've got the eye, Carl! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted October 17, 2006 Author Share #10 Posted October 17, 2006 Thanks LCT, it's certainly an attractive lens and, if you believe LFI, if the best 50 for closeups. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 17, 2006 Share #11 Posted October 17, 2006 Hardly any Leica alternative if you like the Tessar look. Like the Nikon 45/2.8P if you know what i mean with Leica coulours and a smoother bokeh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grober Posted October 18, 2006 Share #12 Posted October 18, 2006 The new CV Heliar 50/2 collapsible barely protrudes at all when in its stowed position. I'm eager to try it on my M8 (whenever that might be.) I can't imagine it would interfere with the shutter or sensor given the slightly raised M-mount on the M8 photos that I have seen. I'll report back what I learn on this topic. -g Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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