bryan_hsieh Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 I just bought a new M7 and I discovered that my 35mm 2.0 ASPH and 50mm 2.0 ASPH will not fit on the camera body. These lenses fit on all my other M bodies, but not my M7. So much for quality control at Leica. Has anyone had a similar experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark-j Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 Bryan: <p> What doesn't fit about the lens? Does it fit into the mount and not rotate, or does it not lock? Do you have any lenses that fit your M7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_chefurka1 Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 I've noticed that the lens mount feels tighter than on my M6's, but all the lenses fit OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles barcellona www.bl Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 I noticed that the 90 M Elmarit I got recently is a much tighter fit on my M6TTL than on the M4-2. OTOH, all the rest of the lenses seem to fit just fine on either camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_brown2 Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 All my lenses fit fine including the ones you mention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_collier2 Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 There is a problem, so get it fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_hsieh Posted May 9, 2002 Author Share Posted May 9, 2002 The lenses I mentioned will fit into the mount but they won't rotate and click into place. The ones that do fit are the 90mm 2.8, and the 135mm 4.0. Thanks for your respnoses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msitaraman Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 "50mm 2.0 ASPH " Surely a typo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregory_goh Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 All my lenses fit on both my M7's (35/1.4 ASPH, 50/1.0, 75/1.4, 90/2.0 APO. Since it is new would suggest you have it checked <p> Good luck, Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliot Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 ? what's a 50/2.0 ASPH <p> I never heard of an M lens not fitting on a new Leica body. All of my my lens fit fine on my M7. In fact I have never experienced any M lens not fitting on any M body. Doesn't sound very likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith_davis1 Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 Hey, Bryan, in case you missed it, Dr. Rosen just called you a liar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_rowlett2 Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 Yeah, right!!!! Was this before or after your M7, along with all your "other M bodies," spontaneously melted into a puddle on your coffee table and then rematerialized as a group of butterflies, all with red spots? Good one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_lee2 Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 I respect people that give straight forward opinions and advice like, "fix it." I think people are mean spirited to make fun of Bryan or call him a liar. This place is almost like the LUG now. I suppose I am inviting attacks now, huh. Bring them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliot Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 Bill. Sorry, but Brian invited the comment when he said "So much for quality control at Leica". No, quality control at Solms is far from perfect, but a defective bayonet mount on a new M7 camera is outside of the realm of believability to me. I think Brian is "funning" with us. I jsut don't believe his post. <p> This is not the first time this has happened on this forum. There was the guy who kept on posting (and had many including me believe), that Leica was about to release a 35/1.2 Noctilux M. Turned out to be a fake post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliot Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 I forgot to add... "But htat's just my opinion, I could be wrong". :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto_watson_garc_a Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 I have a case of 1camera-1lens problem, from my several older and newer lenses (12) all set propely on any of my four bodies, just my 28/2.8 III and one of my two M4P just can´t lock, I can fit the lens on the body, it evens moves smoothly, but those can´t make click, no problem with the rest of my stuff. funy isn´t it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_rowlett2 Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 Hey, nobody's being mean-spirited! Nobody ever said you shouldn't have some thick skin to participate here. If I offended in any way, I apologize. But I'm with Elliot. Something is way wrong here. Bryan says the 90 and the 135 fit, but the 35 and the 50 do not. What could possibly cause this scenario? I will be knocked off my feet to find out for sure that this is the case. The "50mm 2.0 ASPH" is strange, too. But it could be a simple error. What next, "The 50mm 2.0 ASPH fits just perfectly on my M8"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_franklin Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 >The 50mm 2.0 ASPH fits just perfectly on my M8 <p> It does on mine Tony ;O) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyatt_lee Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 My newly released 28mm Noctilux fits perfectly on my M3.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl_georg_wolf Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 Bryan, you can see, the problem you face is pretty unknown here. But there is nothing impossible in life ... Even you make small mistakes sometimes - just have a look at your 50 mm lens - although only a typing errror, maybe. <p> Somebody with more LEICA-experience should have a look at your gear. Perhaps your dealer knows what to do best. If it´s a problem of manufacture the LEICA service will solve the problem free of charge for you. If your lenses are s/h and perhaps have dropped down in the past (bent bajonnet i.e.) you/ you dealer will most likely have to pay for the repair. <p> Enjoy your new camera and do not be put off too much about the reaction here. Most people here just think, LEICA can´t be wrong. <p> Best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_collier2 Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 Yes it is possible to have a lens not want to mount onto a body. My 35/1.4 Asph would not mount on my new M6TTL. I had to have the body adjusted under warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_goldman3 Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 Bryan, If you just bought it, then take it back and insist that the dealer exchange it for another one. I have personally experienced the problem of Leica lenses which fit smoothly on one body are extemely tight on another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_. Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 I do not remember which lens it was but on one of my M6 classics one of my lenses would not lock in the bayonet. After careful examination I determined that the lens was binding against the lens-lock-button-shroud (which is *plastic* BTW). The shroud is bevelled on an angle where it meets the body flange and this particular one was not angled steeply enough, and the one lens was slightly fatter than my others. A few quick strokes with a nail file and the plastic shroud was no longer offending, and the lens mounted fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallet fork Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 Have it on with the 35mm 2.0 asph as we speak. Never heard of a 50mm F2 - ASPH; is that a prototype? Scan please!!! Sure you not trying to pop an R lens into the 7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iván Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 Strange lead, indeed. <p> Particularly because persons I wouldn't think that would over react now seem to get easily over excited. Is it a comsequence of "you know who's" annoying posts? <p> But anyhow: my very limited experience says that different lenses could fit differently on different bodies for any brand; even in my Leicas. Only that since all of my Leica things are old ('54, '57) and used, I wouldn't extrapolate starting from their behavior but neither would I think that Bryan's case is too strange or, at least, not impossible. It seems to be a case of too tight mechanical tolerances in brand new mechanical pieces; though unlikely not impossible I.M.H.O. <p> No doubt: the Leica dealer should know better, Bryan. <p> Best of luck ! <p> -Iván Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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