[LRflex] Summicron lens on Oly problem...

  • From: David Young <dsy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:51:34 -0700

For those who are interested in this sort of arcane stuff...

A photo, showing the problem of the "lip" on a old style 50mm Summicron hitting the FC chip on the Leica-R to 4/3rds adapter, can be seen at:

http://www3.telus.net/~telyt/lip.htm

This "lip" is, I am sure, on the lens so that when the lens is put down, rear element down, the element will not contact the surface, thus preventing scratches. On a Leica, or even on a Canon, this lip does not get in the way. But, with the Focus confirmation adapters for the 4/3rds cameras, when the lens barrel is moved towards the film plane, the "lip" hits the FC chip. :-(

So, quick, guys... please check your Leitz/Leica lenses and let me know (on list or private mail) what lenses you have that have this "lip" or "ridge" sticking out the back.

Many thanks.
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David Young,
Logan Lake, CANADA

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