M6 with Summicron C

[juan_bonet]

The man that I bought my Leica M4-2, used the camera with a Summicron C

1:2/40mm, that is for the Leica CL. He says me that he likes this combination.

I've ever used the M4-2 and M6 with an Summicron 1:2/50mm and never with

the "C" 40mm. Any body use this lense with a Leica M (no CL)?

[ronald_moravec1]

People do it all the time. The frame lines are not right. 35 seems about right for distance, 50 close up. But it is a guessing game.

[aplumpton]

Yes, but more than a decade ago, so my memory of it is distant. Not sure even what

frameline it brought up on the M4-2, but I used the 35mm frameline as an

aproximate view. The Summicron 40 seemed to focus OK, but bear in mind that it has

a different cam than the M lenses. Apparently it moves over a shorter distance than

the M lens cams, but nonetheless has the same offset as the M lenses for the same RF

distance. However it may not focus as precisely as an M lens on your M body.

 

 

This would probably only be an issue at widest apertures Others may know a lot

more about this than I do.

[juan_bonet]

Are the frames for the 35mm right for the 40mm?

[ronald_moravec1]

If you read my answer, no the frames are not right. See above

[james mitchell dc]

The 35 frames on an M6 are pretty close. You'll get used to the adjustments very quickly. This is a great little combination.

[Troll]

The 35mm framlines on the M6 are almost perfect for the Summicron-C at working distances of 6' or more. Unfortunately, this lens brings up the 50mm framelines, but it easily modified.

[juan_bonet]

Mine Summicron-C is modified yet, because it brings up the 50mm framelines. Then, the 35mm framlines from M6 are good for the C.

[will_wright1]

I use my 40mm Summicron C with my M6 all the time. I did the simple filing of the

rangefinder cam so it indexes the proper 35mm frameline. Seach photo.net for instructions

on how to do this or see your favorite service person.

[mohir_ali]

if you like chopping heads and feet of a full portrait use the 35 lines w/in 10 feet. 50/2 crons can be had for a similar price/trade, ~$300 us.

[joel_matherson]

"I did the simple filing of the rangefinder cam so it indexes the proper 35mm frameline."

 

I think you mean the lens mount not the rangefinder cam.

[frederick_muller]

I'm with Mohir on this one. Use a 40mm on the CL or the Bessa R3. On the M4 and M6, use 50mm's and 35mm's like papa leitz intended.

[ev1]

I use my 40mm summicron C as my everyday, take anywhere, just going for a walk lens on

my M6 and M5.

As others have said its a great lens, small, compact, sharp with a classic look to it.

I've never seen a 50mm summicron that's worth using for the same price. There are

instructions on line with photos that show how to modify it for 35mm framelines, which is

very simple.

I also modified the retaining ring from a torn original rubber hood to use a rectangular

hood from a 35mm summicron.

[ken_ford1]

I regularly use my 40 on my M6 and have no problems, but I've found it to be even better on my M3 using the entire VF FOV.

[andrewlamb]

Like Ken, I use a 40mm on my M3 and think it works pretty well. It's a great general purpose

focal length, IMHO.

[juan_bonet]

When you use the 40mm "C", use the original Leica rubber lenshood or use another hood?

[miroslav_vodehnal]

I use 35mm f/2 ASPH Summicron hood on my Summicron C,look to the link bellow

http://myweb.lmu.edu/sshepherd/Summicron40Hood.htm

cheers Mirek

[steve_larese1]

cameraquest.com sells metal replacements for the 40 C. It's a wonderful lens I use on my M6 all the time. On the Bessas you can set the frame to 35mm and you're all set; on the Leicas you get used to seeing 40mm FOV in 50mm lines. You know you can go a little tighter if you have to, just a bit beyond the 50mm lines.

[david_kelly13]

Steve, what do you mean "go a little tighter...just outside the 50mm frame lines " seems contradictory - I'm confused (my default state!:-)