CV 40mm on a Leica M6

[kshapero]

My M6 is getting a CLA. What frameline does it (M6) use when the CV 40mm is fitted on the body? 35 or 50?

 

[cmdrzed]

50mm framelines

 

[scorpius73]

Yep, 50mm framelines.
I loved mine when I had it. I only sold it when I got a 50mm f.4 Millenium Nikkor with the Amadeo adapter. The CV 40mm will not disappoint you.

 

[baycrest]

I've enjoyed the 40 more on film than digital, where at times the bokeh on the M8 is a bit "jarring".

 

[kshapero]

Well I ended up selling the CV 40 SC and bought a CV 35 SC. Gives a little better frameline accuracy on the M6.

 

[jsrockit]

I'd love to have that 40mm or the Summicron 40mm, but I always tell myself that I won't like the inaccurate framelines...

 

[umboody]

Well I ended up selling the CV 40 SC and bought a CV 35 SC. Gives a little better frameline accuracy on the M6.

I've ended up doing the same thing in that I've sold the CV 40/1.4 that accompanied my M6. I just didn't feel comfortable not having accurate framelines on my camera. It's perfect with a Bessa R3 though...

 

[robur]

It´s also perfect with the CLE.

Regards.

Cesar.

 

[bizarrius]

Isn't the 40mm closer to the 35mm? why didn't they code it as 35 atleast? Can i fix it somehow? whats the difference on the mount?

Any ideas yet on mounting the 40mm on an M4 or M6 with closest framelines to what the lens looks at?

 

[250swb]

You just need to file the mount a fraction and it will bring up the 35mm framelines. On an M9 at least the 35mm framelines are very generous with a Summicron and the CV 40mm actually fits the space more accurately.



Steve

 

[bizarrius]

You just need to file the mount a fraction

Unknown words ? didn't quite get it

edit: sorry i googled it ! now i got it. apologise

wouldn't be like easier if i made a mask to put on my VF on the front glass ? any ideas on size? 🙂 that would be a nice idea since the 40mm viewfinder is the best solution and i dont want to bulk my camera beyond the softie 😀

 

[Frankie]

For the tried-and-true procedure filing the CV 40/1.4, see:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1208174#post1208174