mark-j

I have a Nikon B8 and Nikon B12 filters in 52mm. If interested, make me an offer.

My mistake. I went the wrong direction.

Mark J

Arthur: you will still need the OUBIO adapter as the sm 280 is designed for the Visoflex which is longer (deeper) than the Viso 2 and Viso 3. I have the 280 f:4.8 and use it on the Viso 3. I use the OUBIO due to difference in length of the Viso 1 and the later ones.

I may be mistaken. isn't the visoflex and m mount bayonet the same? Can you put a bayonet to ltm adapter in the front of the viso 2 and mount your ltm lenses directly to the adapter. Good luck.

It looks like a collapsible 50 Elmar. E Leitz, Leica Thread Mount.

I agree it appears to be the accessory eyes for the mounted DR Summicron. Not all eyes are permanently mounted on the 35's. I had a 35 f:3.5 Summaron with removeable eyes.

PM me and I can send you the .pdf file on the focomat 1C. The original that the .pdf was created from appears to be dated 1952. I have mine set up with a Schneider 50 Componon and the auto-focus can be calibrated to work quite well with it. The file is 1.8 MB.

<p>In my youth, I used a pair of crutches. Human tripod. </p>

<p>Shawn: The bellows II will not mount directly to an A7 due to the rotation of the mount. You can mount a Visoflex III with the Bellows II and the Visoflex III has a rotating mount that will clear the body. In the photo, I used a Novoflex LEICA R mount to A7 adapter. Next is a Leica 14167 Visoflex to Leica R adapter, then Bellows II with a Leica 16596 Adapter Ring (Bellows to M adapter) and a Dual Range Summicron. <br>

The DR Summicron with the bellows fully extended gave a linear field of 1cm. The 90 Summicron, Version II, Canada gave a 2cm linear dimension on the 35mm axis. I mounted the 90 Summicron using the same combination of adapters as the DR Summicron. The shorter the focal length of the lens, the greater the magnification. A 35mm would give even greater magnification.<br>

<br />Being a neophyte at posting, please PM me and I can e-mail you a picture of the complete assembly. Mark J.</p>

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<p>Shawn: The bellows II will not mount directly to an A7 due to the rotation of the mount. You can mount a Visoflex III with the Bellows II and the Visoflex III has a rotating mount that will clear the body. In the photo, I used a Novoflex LEICA R mount to A7 adapter. Next is a Leica 14167 Visoflex to Leica R adapter, then Bellows II with a Leica 16596 Adapter Ring (Bellows to M adapter) and a Dual Range Summicron. <br>

The DR Summicron with the bellows fully extended gave a linear field of 1cm. The 90 Summicron, Version II, Canada gave a 2cm linear dimension on the 35mm axis. I mounted the 90 Summicron using the same combination of adapters as the DR Summicron. The shorter the focal length of the lens, the greater the magnification. A 35mm would give even greater magnification.<br>

<br />Being a neophyte at posting, please PM me and I can e-mail you a picture of the complete assembly. Mark J.</p>

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<p>I just looked in my assorted camera gear. I have a series VII to 52mm adapter that I purchased in '74. Possibly someone has an older one on their shelf that you could purchase. These were common years ago.</p>

<p>I have two M6's. 0.72 and 0.85 along with two M3's. The DR Summicron I have works on all cameras without any issues. Owned the lens for 40 years and cam has not been ground. I have used the DR without the goggles and with the goggles in close focus mode on all of my M's without any issues. I have seen this mentioned in the past and it apparently affects some, but not all M6's. If it worked before and doesn't now, I would be concerned about the work on the camera.</p>

<p>Paul: Like you, I have enjoyed Leica gear for 40 years and am looking to the future when I will no longer be able to use the gear. I recently purchased a Sony A7, 24MP body. With a Novoflex adapter, I can use ALL of my M and Viso lenses on the body. This evening I put a 90 V2 Summicron head on the Viso III, Bellows II and appropriate adapters. I enjoy the signature of the various lenses and choose based on the desired result. The A7 has been in my hands for 10 days and I haven't shot much, but I enjoy being able to use the full range of M accessories on it. My hands start to shake some, but using the body and boosting the shutter speed and ISO, I can still enjoy taking and viewing photos. Good luck with the future and I hope you continue to post.</p><div></div>

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<p >Dimensions and layout of Leitz Focomat Kodak Polycontrast filter holder.</p>

<p >Material is 1/8” thick aluminum, painted with flat black paint after construction.</p>

<p >Pilot hole, anti-rotation. #48 @.28 inches off center from mounting hole</p>

<p >Mounting hole, 15/64”, .47” from back of holder to center of hole.</p>

<p >Width, 2.31”</p>

<p >Overall length, 3.8”, ideal length is 3.9”</p>

<p >Hole Diameter, 1.75”</p>

<p >Center of hole, relative to mounting hole, 1.90 centers</p>

<p >Width is critical as the filter must nest on the new mount, with the raised edges of the filter holding it in the proper position.</p>

<p >The odd angle on one side is to allow clearance for the auto-focus.</p><div></div>

<p>I made a holder for mine. I took a piece of 1/8" thick aluminum, used a hole saw and cut an opening in the center and rigid bolted it in place use a 6x1 bolt. The Polycontrast filters rest on top and are easy to remove. If you can not find the shoulder bolt, use a standard bolt and purchase a sleeve at Home Depot or similar and cut it to the required length to make an equivalent. If you would like, I can e-mail a picture of my holder.</p>

<p>To clarify the earlier response: The distance read on the lens is correct. The rangefinder cam is ground such that the lens will ONLY focus properly with the finder attachment on while using the rangefinder. I ran several tests on mine years ago and can personally attest to this. I found the lens on the soft side and preferred a faster one.</p>

<p>Mark J.</p>

<p>My 90 3 element is a late model 212xxxx and is made in Germany.</p>

<p>Cheers</p>

 

<p>Ray: I have a 28 Elmarit V4, 35 Summicron V4 along with a tabbed 50 Summicron along with other lenses. I prefer the contrast and color rendition of the 28 Elmarit over the 35 Summicron and the 50 Tabbed. The 28 is a quite a bit larger than the 35, but the pictures with the 28 have "snap" to them. Nothing official, must my opinion.</p>

<p>Mark J.</p>

<p>I put cameraleather.com coverings on both of my M3's about 10 years ago. I am quite satisfied with the results.</p>

<p>Mark J.</p>

<p>Benjamin: I have a 90 Chrome Summicron V 2 circa 1964 I purchased new in 1974. It worked fine until my eldest daughters college graduation. Same problem. I tested it, sent it to Sherry Krauter and she spaced the front element out to get it back into range. I didn't like the results and had her undo it. I ran some more tests and calculated how much I would need to move the lens assembly out to get it back into range and it came out to .010 inches. An Aluminum soda can (7-UP) came in right on the money. I cut a shim out and installed it between the lens head and focus mount. It works great now. The only problem is the reference dot for the aperature is in a different location, but otherwise it is back to normal. The lens was fine prior to the trip and was hand carried down. It does not show any signs of trauma. No idea what happened. I now own a 90 SAA also, but still like the 90 Summicron for it's character. Good luck on yours. I would be interested in knowing how you resolve your problem.</p>

<p>Mark J.</p>

<p>Carl: It brings up the 90mm frameline and magnifies it. I have used it with M3, M6 0.72 and M6 0.85 without issues. It is a bit flat on contrast. It does not mount or dismount well when used with the bottom half of a Leica case on the M6. Good luck and enjoy.</p>

<p>Starvy: No-one has suggested a belt or chain that is attached to the tripod socket and dropped to the ground. You step on the end of it and pull up gently. This acts as a tension tripod and reduces the motion on one axis. Good luck and enjoy.<br>

Mark J.</p>

<p>George: This has been discussed numerous times in the archives. The goggles on the 35 f:3.5 summaron are removeable. The one that I had did not need any tools to remove them. I ran several tests and the lens will only focus accurately at infinity without the goggles. The lens will work on bodies other than the M3 and focus properly. I used it on an M6 and M6 0.85 as well as an M3. This same methodology was used on the 135 f:2.8 Elmarit, 35 f:2.0 Summicron, 35 Summilux among others.</p>

<p>Mark J.</p>

<p>Jonathan: The 35mm lenses with the goggles on them MUST be used with the goggles on. They will work on almost all of the M's including the M2, M3, M4 and M6. The goggles use the 50mm frameline and use optics (goggles) to create the image area of the 35. If you take the goggles off, the focus will ONLY be accurate at infinity. I owned one years ago and checked it out. There are other good lenses on the market including the Canon rangefinder lenses. Some of these are relatively inexpensive and come from a similar era as the Leica's with a comparable signature. Good luck.</p>

<p>34 years ago whilst crossing a stream with a pair of m3's on my shoulder, I slipped. One M took the brunt of the fall. The rangefinder was knocked out of whack and it took a pair of pliers to straighten the cassette chamber to get the film cassette out. The body still has the teeth marks from the pliers on it, and continues to work after the repair. Sturdy little beasts. </p>

<p>Brandon: As others have stated, the visoflex is outdated, but enjoyable to use. The first item IMHO to purchase with a Viso II or III is an appropriate adapter ring if one is not supplied. The 90 Tele-Elmarit will work on the VISO III, but only in a close-up mode. The lens head does not come off of this lens, hence it may not be used for infinity focus. A 35 Summicron will give you an approximate range of 2.1:1 to 5:1. These are larger than life size on the negative. A 50 gives you about 1.4:1 to 3.2:1. I do not have info on the 90TE. Try looking at these two sites for more information.<br>

This is an address for the Viso II and III manual.<br>

http://www.butkus.org/chinon/leica/leitz_visoflex_iii/leitz_visoflex_iii.htm<br>

This is an informative site on the VISO system. Both of these can be found with a search engine and "LEITZ VISOFLEX".</p>

<p>http://elshaw.tripod.com/Visoflex/Visoflex.html</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

<p>Mark J.</p>