dshfoto
Well-known
I just purchased an M8 and awaiting delivery. I know that at one time there was a lot of discussion about some Leica lenses that could not be used on the M8 -- collapsibles, etc.
Anybody know where I can get some more info on this. I am concerned about the 50mm collapsible and the 50mm close-up.
Anybody know where I can get some more info on this. I am concerned about the 50mm collapsible and the 50mm close-up.
J. Borger
Well-known
- 50mm DR Summicron can not be used!!
- Old 90mm/4.0 elmar collapsibe can not be collapsed: risk of damage !! Better not to use
- All 50mm collapsibles can be used, but better not collapsed (just to make sure it does not hit something). Most however can also be collapsed.
- Current 90mm Macro and 50mm elmar can be collapsed with faith
- 21mm Angulon, can be used, but metering is off
- some early versions of the pre-asph 35mm 1.4 summilux (not all!) can not focus at infinity with the M8, this can be adjusted by Leica
I am not 100% sure this listing is complete, but it is not far off.
- Old 90mm/4.0 elmar collapsibe can not be collapsed: risk of damage !! Better not to use
- All 50mm collapsibles can be used, but better not collapsed (just to make sure it does not hit something). Most however can also be collapsed.
- Current 90mm Macro and 50mm elmar can be collapsed with faith
- 21mm Angulon, can be used, but metering is off
- some early versions of the pre-asph 35mm 1.4 summilux (not all!) can not focus at infinity with the M8, this can be adjusted by Leica
I am not 100% sure this listing is complete, but it is not far off.
stefan-s
Member
dr summicron can be used,but not till infinity!
dshfoto
Well-known
35mm 1.4 summilux
35mm 1.4 summilux
"some early versions of the pre-asph 35mm 1.4 summilux (not all!) can not focus at infinity with the M8, this can be adjusted by Leica"
I have one of these, any way to know other then trying it out?
35mm 1.4 summilux
"some early versions of the pre-asph 35mm 1.4 summilux (not all!) can not focus at infinity with the M8, this can be adjusted by Leica"
I have one of these, any way to know other then trying it out?
dogberryjr
[Pithy phrase]
First, congratulations on a wise purchase!
I'm sure others will be along to amend this list, but for starters, here is what the M8 manual states:
Cannot be used:
Hologon 15mm f8
Summicron 50mm f2 with close focusing
Elmar 90mm f4 with collapsible tube (produced 1954-68)
And they caution against collapsing any lenses into the M8 body, but I know some folks do this regularly.
I'm sure others will be along to amend this list, but for starters, here is what the M8 manual states:
Cannot be used:
Hologon 15mm f8
Summicron 50mm f2 with close focusing
Elmar 90mm f4 with collapsible tube (produced 1954-68)
And they caution against collapsing any lenses into the M8 body, but I know some folks do this regularly.
J. Borger
Well-known
As far as i know trying it out is the only way. Just chech if you can focus to infinity.
I had two late german made versions which had no problems at all.
I hope yours works because it is a great performer with the M8!
In any case all 35 pre-asph luxes can be fixed to work with trhe M8!
tbarker13
shooter of stuff
That's interesting. My old DR summicron would not physically mount on my M8. I thought it required some sort of modification to make it fit.
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
There's a thread here about the DR Summicron on the M8.
It WILL work, but only if you mount the lens with the cam in close-focus mode. So you can use the DR for its close-focus ability from 19" to 3' with goggles just perfectly. I do it all the time.
Me in my bathroom mirror with the DR mounted to my M8 at close-focus of 19" http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/210428-2/M8withDR.jpg
Don't be scared, just don't switch the lens to normal focus range. The DR is much better built than the M8 and I think it would pull the camera right apart if you really tried.
The Jupiter 12 is out too. But if you use a big enough shoehorn, you might be able to squeeze that rear element in there.
Phil Forrest
It WILL work, but only if you mount the lens with the cam in close-focus mode. So you can use the DR for its close-focus ability from 19" to 3' with goggles just perfectly. I do it all the time.
Me in my bathroom mirror with the DR mounted to my M8 at close-focus of 19" http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/210428-2/M8withDR.jpg
Don't be scared, just don't switch the lens to normal focus range. The DR is much better built than the M8 and I think it would pull the camera right apart if you really tried.
The Jupiter 12 is out too. But if you use a big enough shoehorn, you might be able to squeeze that rear element in there.
Phil Forrest
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jay_kay
Member
Jupiter-12 will mount just fine if you show a little care, it does clear the shutter and sensor - just. I love my '64 Jupiter-12.