gchao
Member
Hi, Can anyone advise me on the minimum focusing distance for the early version Summicrons in 35mm LTM. I've seen lens barrels with .65, .7 and 1 meter as minimum markings?? Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you!
ferider
Veteran
.65 is an M3 lens removed from the eyes. Will not focus properly on an LTM body.
.7m is for the classic M2 M-mount lens. Per Lager, early versions can be detached from an M adapter, but not sure about its thickness. Likely don't work on an LTM body either.
The newer, limited edition LTM Summicron and Summilux lenses focus to just below 1m, I believe. See here:
http://photo.net/leica-rangefinders-forum/00Rngj
Didn't know the early v1 came out in LTM at all. If it did, it's likely 1m as well, like the LTM Summarons of that time.
Roland.
.7m is for the classic M2 M-mount lens. Per Lager, early versions can be detached from an M adapter, but not sure about its thickness. Likely don't work on an LTM body either.
The newer, limited edition LTM Summicron and Summilux lenses focus to just below 1m, I believe. See here:
http://photo.net/leica-rangefinders-forum/00Rngj
Didn't know the early v1 came out in LTM at all. If it did, it's likely 1m as well, like the LTM Summarons of that time.
Roland.
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raid
Dad Photographer
The LTM Summicron is a collector's item.