Can Summicron 50 Dual Range work in the M6 body?

[yilong.f]

I find a summicron DR without goggles, can it work on the M6 just like the rigid version?

 

[Emile de Leon]

Yes..but you may have to shave off a little off the bottom of the black pin on the goggles..to use it..an easy fix..

 

[ferider]

Actually some do and some don't. You have to try.

And no, you don't have to change the googles. The DR RF cam get's very close to inside parts of the camera when it works.

 

[Dektol Dan]

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It works on a M6, BUT there two types of goggles, and they have to go with the matching lens, if not paired, then it won't work (and not just on an M6).

 

[ferider]

Interesting responses.

To the OP: Have a look here:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86381

and here (#13)

https://www.cameraquest.com/m6dif.htm: "this is why 50/2 Duel Range Summicrons will not mount properly on early M6 bodies."

If possible, try before you buy.

Roland.

 

[NaChase]

Yes, with no issues. Though my understanding is that it does not work on the M6 TTL (the body is too tall). I use my DR 'Cron with goggles on my M6 all the time.

 

[NaChase]

Case in point: RF Love by Nick Chase, on Flickr

 

[Shac]

Yes..but you may have to shave off a little off the bottom of the black pin on the goggles..to use it..an easy fix..

No - works fine on mine - I think this applies to the M6 TTL and later models only

 

[yilong.f]

thank you all, guys! useful info!

 

[click]

I have a M6 TTL and the DR Summicron works perfectly.

 

[Rob-F]

Yes, with no issues. Though my understanding is that it does not work on the M6 TTL (the body is too tall). I use my DR 'Cron with goggles on my M6 all the time.

The DRS goggles don't fit the taller top plate of the M6TTL when the plastic stabilizer piece is in place on the goggle. With that piece removed, the DRS and goggles work fine.