35mm Converted summaron

[heaverstar]

Hi all.
I have the chance to buy a converted (LTM/M) 35mm 2.8 Summaron but it does not include the usual 'M' mount adapter. Does anyone know if this lens can be focused accurately with a generic CV/Leica LTM to M adapter.

Many thanks
Mark

 

[Dralowid]

If you mean an early M 2.8 Summaron with the M mount removed making it LTM then in theory the answer is yes but unless it is really quite cheap I'd wait for another.

 

[yossarian123]

The voigtlander LTM adapters are quite good. In my experience I haven't had a bad one yet. I have had bad experiences with generic adapters - most of them don't bring up the correct framelines or bring up multiple frames.

If the price is good then go for it. A non-goggled summaron is a lovely piece of glass.

 

[heaverstar]

Works out around $550 for a very clean version. I'm sure they're cheaper in the states, but import tax is a killer.

 

[Dralowid]

I wouldn't know the current 'going' price for a 2.8 Summaron but I'm aware that they have been the subject of internet hype over the last year or so.

 

[Brian Legge]

They are usually closer to $750-1200 range for a M2 style (no eyes). The M3 version is closer to $500-900.

 

[yossarian123]

They are usually closer to $750-1200 range for a M2 style (no eyes). The M3 version is closer to $500-900.

That sounds about right, but I haven't seen $750 for the M2 version in a while.

 

[heaverstar]

Sounds like its not a bad deal....I sold my M3 version years ago for the Summicron V3 and don't regret buying the Summicron, I just regret selling the Summaron!

 

[heaverstar]

It all changed wind and I went with a Canon 35mm 1.8 that went for a reasonable price.... no doubt the Summaron will make it into my collection soon!