Don't need to code 28mm, is that right?

[Vickko]

Hello

From a quick search on threads here, I am seeing that the 28mm on an M8 doesn't need to be coded.

It isn't until I go wider than 28, that coding becomes a requirement.

Is that what you are all finding?

Vick

 

[martin s]

It was not necessary on my 28 Elmarit (4th version) and the M8. Some will claim it is necessary.

martin

 

[Roger Hicks]

'Necessary' doesn't mean very much. It depends on what you're shooting and how obsessive you are. I've shot uncoded 21, 18 and 15 lenses on my M8 without worrying unduly.

Cheers,

R.

 

[Gary Sandhu]

I just recently coded my 28 elmarit iv and big difference even just looking on the m8 LCD. Blue cast is gone and less vignetting.

 

[martin s]

I just recently coded my 28 elmarit iv and big difference even just looking on the m8 LCD. Blue cast is gone and less vignetting.

I had neither a blue cast nor (noticeable) vignetting.

martin

 

[Bill Blackwell]

IMHO, you should have it coded.

Leica recommends coding any FL wider than a 35.

I tried mine without for a while and was dissatisfied with the results (but my 28 is a Summicron).

 

[ampguy]

Not necessary with the Canon 28/2.8, or M-Hexanon 28/2.8 lens.

 

[Vic]

You can get a Bo coder for $5, yes, $5. I have one and it works perfectly. Here is the link:

http://bophoto.typepad.com/bophoto/2009/01/m8-coder-simple-manual-handcoding-of-m-lenses.html

http://whimster-photography.com/leica_m_lens_codes/index.html

 

[sc_rufctr]

You can get a Bo coder for $5, yes, $5. I have one and it works perfectly. Here is the link:

http://bophoto.typepad.com/bophoto/2009/01/m8-coder-simple-manual-handcoding-of-m-lenses.html

http://whimster-photography.com/leica_m_lens_codes/index.html

Thanks for the Links Vic. I learn something new everyday here. 🙂

 

[jaapv]

Hello

From a quick search on threads here, I am seeing that the 28mm on an M8 doesn't need to be coded.

It isn't until I go wider than 28, that coding becomes a requirement.

Is that what you are all finding?

Vick

I find 28 lenses need to be coded, but there is a simple solution - try it out for yourself.

 

[Ben Z]

I don't find that coding does anything worthwhile to my 28's (or any other focal length for that matter) if the function is set just at Lens Detection ON. However when using an IR filter (which I always do) and set at Lens Detection On+UV/IR then it gets rid of the green corners that are visible to me with both my 35 Summicrons, and every lens shorter.

But this is one time where there really is no need for another heated forum disagreement. Pick up a black Sharpie marker and code the lens, then take some shots toggling the lens detection function through the settings.

 

[maggieo]

I didn't think I needed to, until I shot a bunch of stuff on a snowy day and then and there I was converted.

 

[ampguy]

No code, M-Hexanon 28/2.8:

 

[Vickko]

Thanks all for your answers

Vick